At 65, Valerie Bertinelli Takes Cold Plunge In Tiny Red Bikini That Made Her Look ‘Like 45’

May 27, 2025 by apost team

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At 65, Valerie Bertinelli continues to embrace her journey toward health and self-confidence. As full proof of this, the gracefully aging star shared a radiant post on Apr. 30, 2025, proudly posing in a red bikini, stunning fans with her vibrant look.

Bertinelli first gained fame in the 1970s as Barbara Cooper on the hit sitcom “One Day at a Time.” She went on to star in popular series such as “Touched by an Angel” and “Hot in Cleveland,” and later reinvented herself as a beloved celebrity chef and TV host.

Bertinelli is known for her advocacy around body positivity and wellness and has been candid about her personal weight-loss journey. As a former spokesperson for the nutrition and weight-loss company Jenny Craig, she has also expressed support for individuals using medications like Ozempic to manage their health. 

During a Dec. 13, 2024, appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” she revisited a bikini mirror selfie that gained widespread attention. Reflecting on her body image, she shared: “Well, you know what, I have been coming to terms with my body now, aging, and I saw myself in the light and I went, ‘Oh I’m not mad at that.’”

Standing up to lift her shirt, Bertinelli remarked: “Like all those, you know, planks and sit-ups I’ve done, you can see underneath the saggy skin.” She added with a laugh: “But I have to say… it’s 64 years of gravity. It’s science. If you focus in on that picture, you’re gonna see the little saggies and I’m proud of them because I’m 64. It’s a belly.”

We salute Bertinelli for embracing a positive and healthy approach not just to physical wellness, but to self-acceptance and aging with grace. In a culture often fixated on unrealistic beauty standards, her openness about the natural changes that come with time is both refreshing and empowering.

In late April 2025, Bertinelli shared a playful and uplifting series of photos that quickly captured attention. The first image showed her smiling confidently, makeup-free, in a red bikini and black glasses.

“My pool is 66° 🥶 Now, for a cold plunge that’s relatively warm,” she wrote in her caption, humorously adding, “(that’s what they say whoever they are).”

She went on to explain her recent focus on self-care, revealing that she had been trying out new routines, specifically cold plunges in her backyard pool. Bertinelli noted that these plunges had noticeably “helped improve my mood” and “reduced inflammation.” Most conveniently, she pointed out:

“It’s easier than filling my bath up with ice cubes 😝.”

Following the selfie, she included a short video showing herself diving into the pool at sunset. As she hit the water, she reacted immediately, exclaiming: “Oh! Okay, cold!” Another photo showed her beaming with joy while wrapped in a blanket, still proudly wearing her red bikini. 

The last image featured her bundled up, smiling, and clearly enjoying the moment. Her post quickly drew praise from fans and friends alike. Actress Tiffani Thiessen commented:

“You go girl. Come @plunge with me at my place. Always better to do with others. 😂” 

An awe-struck fan questioned how “she lost all that weight so fast! 😱” while another commented that she made 65 look “like 45!!! So beautiful inside (sic) & out.”

Bertinelli’s candidness and humor highlight a powerful message: body positivity isn’t about perfection but about joy, self-care, and owning your space with pride. Her willingness to show up authentically encourages others to celebrate their bodies at every age and stage, proving that confidence and self-love are always in style.

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Valerie Bertinelli teaches us that confidence doesn’t come from looking a certain way but from embracing who you are, exactly as you are. Do you celebrate your own body? Let us know how, and then pass this along to someone who could use a self-love reminder!