Valerie Bertinelli Jokes That Stripping Down for Her Book Cover Was a One-Time Choice: ‘I Won’t Do It Again’ (Exclusive)

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Valerie Bertinelli spoke with PEOPLE at the 2025 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston and says she pushed herself out of her comfort zone to pose nude for the cover of her upcoming memoir Getting Naked , an idea she initially suggested before realizing she’d have to follow through

The actress and chef shot the photos in her living room with a longtime team she considers “friends and family,” saying the setup helped her feel comfortable and that the final result is “tasteful” — though she notes she “won’t do it again”

Bertinelli says embracing aging and imperfection helped her approach the shoot with confidence, adding that she’s “okay” with her body at 65 and hopes the book, out March 10, 2026, will help readers through their own challenges

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