Valerie Bertinelli recalls being dropped by diet brand over weight gain
“Valerie Bertinelli said she was fired as a diet brand spokesperson after regaining weight, calling the moment “horrifying.” She said she now focuses more on wellbeing and self-worth than meeting unrealistic size expectations.”
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- Valerie Bertinelli said she was fired as a diet brand spokesperson after regaining weight, calling the moment “horrifying.” She said she now focuses more on wellbeing and self-worth than meeting unrealistic size expectations.
Actor Valerie Bertinelli said she was removed as a spokesperson for a diet program after regaining weight, describing the experience as deeply upsetting. Speaking on a talk show, she revisited memories from a public appearance and explained that, despite receiving praise, she felt intense shame at the time.
Bertinelli said she initially lost significant weight after joining the program and became its public face, but later faced pressure to maintain a much smaller size. She recalled being told the partnership could not continue once her weight increased.
She said her perspective has shifted, and she now prioritises wellbeing over a number on a scale. Bertinelli added that what matters most is character and how a person treats others, rather than body size.
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