NEWSValerie Bertinelli Shares Candid Update on Her Dating Life: 'I Sleep With a Black Cat'
Valerie Bertinelli said she has no interest in dating after her difficult 2024 breakup.
Aug. 22 2026, Published 8:00 a.m. ET
Valerie Bertinelli opened up about her personal life, sharing insights into her current dating status during the premiere of her film Love, Again in North Hollywood.
The 66-year-old actress candidly expressed her feelings regarding recent events, particularly her split from ex-boyfriend Mike Goodnough in November 2024.
Finding Comfort in Her Cat Batman
Valerie Bertinelli joked that her cat Batman is currently her preferred companion.
“2024 sucked the life out of me,” Bertinelli remarked, indicating the emotional toll the breakup took on her.
She humorously added, “I sleep with a black cat."
"That tells you everything you need to know about me, and I love that furry little 11 lbs.”
When asked about her interest in dating, Bertinelli firmly responded with, “H---, no,” emphasizing that Batman is the only companion she currently desires.
Her Lasting Love for Eddie Van Halen
Valerie Bertinelli’s memoir explored her enduring affection toward her late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen.
Bertinelli’s reflections come on the heels of her memoir, Getting N-----: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect, published in March.
In the memoir, she disclosed her enduring affection for her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, despite their divorce. The couple, married from 1981 until their divorce in 2007, experienced a relationship filled with ups and downs.
She stated, “We hurt each other’s feelings, but we always tried to do the right thing,” illustrating the complexity of their bond. Their son, Wolfgang Van Halen, was born in 1991, further intertwining their lives.
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The actress also reflected on her decade-long marriage to Tom Vitale.
Valerie also shared insights about her second marriage to Tom Vitale, which lasted 10 years before she filed for separation in 2021.
Reflecting on her feelings towards her former husbands, she questioned, “How could I have continued to feel love for Ed after our divorce but have no feelings — neither good nor bad — for my second husband after fifteen years of togetherness?”
Healing and Self-Love
She continues to focus on healing, self-love and personal growth rather than finding a new partner.
The star appears to be focusing on self-love rather than jumping back into the dating scene.
As she navigates through this chapter of her life, it remains to be seen whether she will seek love again or continue enjoying the companionship of her beloved cat.
