Valerie Bertinelli delivered a master class in handling online critics this week when she addressed complaints about her throwback posts with a response that was both direct and diplomatic.
The actress and cookbook author found herself defending her Instagram content after sharing her current studio pass on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
According to People, the pass features a polished 2019 headshot that she admits creates an awkward contrast when she arrives at work each morning without makeup, looking nothing like her glamorous ID photo.
What started as a casual observation about the realities of aging and workplace appearances quickly evolved into something more meaningful when Bertinelli decided to address her detractors head-on. Rather than ignoring the complaints or escalating the situatio