Let's talk about love, shall we? Cookbook author Valerie Bertinelli has finally stepped out with her new boyfriend after making an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in New York City on April 3. Now, Valerie's fans are buzzing with curiosity about her mystery man. While his name hasn't been officially disclosed, internet sleuths have already uncovered his social media presence, identifying him as the "Hoarse Whisperer." Talk about keeping things interesting!
Valerie, who's turning heads at 63, shared a candid photo of herself and her new beau on Threads just last week, on April 16. In her caption, the Hot in Cleveland star playfully wrote, "Hiding in plain sight." She was referring to how fans initially overlooked the fact that the man in the April 3 paparazzi photos was, in fact, her boyfriend. The internet is certainly on its toes now!
Valerie, known for her role on One Day at a Time, revealed to People in an article published on April 3 that she's found someone truly special in her life. She described this connection as "unlike any I've ever felt." Now, here's the twist: her partner is a decade younger, but Valerie insists he's "mature, kind, thoughtful, and patient." Age, it seems, is just a number.
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How Did Their Love Story Begin?
Curious about how Valerie's romance unfolded? Well, buckle up because it's a tale worth hearing. The two had known each other for several years but started off as just friends. "I thought he was interesting," Valerie told the outlet. "It was strictly platonic, but there was something about him that I connected with. A comfort level. He felt like a kindred spirit." Sounds like the makings of a beautiful friendship, right?
But here's where things get even more interesting. Valerie confessed that her now-boyfriend would send her direct messages every few months. By the time they finally spoke on the phone in January, something clicked. They were ready to take their relationship to the next level. Valerie admitted, "I was very guarded, as was he. His voice had the most beautiful timbre. I was like, 'Oh, I can’t talk to this man right now because that’s really sexy.' We both had strong feelings, trying not to admit them." Can you feel the tension?
From Friends to Lovers
Valerie continued, "We finally said, 'Why are we doing this? It’s going to be challenging because it’s long distance, but why not? You only live once.'" And with that, they decided to take the leap. However, they didn't meet in person until March. When they finally did, Valerie knew she'd found something special.
"I’m driving up to meet him, and he’s already at the hotel standing outside," Valerie recalled. "I just jump out of the car, and I run to him, and I hug him. It was the best hug. I immediately felt like I was home. This is where I belong, in this man’s arms. It all feels incredibly right." Talk about a heartwarming moment!
Since meeting in person, Valerie and her boyfriend have made a pact to never go more than three weeks without seeing each other. Valerie says life is all about "finding the joy" and "sharing it." And honestly, who could argue with that?
