Valerie Bertinelli Celebrates Officially Divorcing Tom Vitale After 10 Years of Marriage: ‘Finally Over’

23.11.2022 - 21:35 / usmagazine.com

Single and smiling. Valerie Bertinelli revealed that her divorce from Tom Vitale is finalized, and she’s ready to celebrate.

The One Day at a Time alum, 62, took to social media to share an update from the airport on Tuesday, November 22. “I’m at the airport, about to go see Wolfie,” she said, referring to 31-year-old son Wolfgang Van Halen. “My lawyer just called. The papers are all signed.”

Bertinelli excitedly continued, “They’re about to be filed. On 11/22/22, I am officially f–king divorced. Happily divorced. God. Finally. It’s finally over. Yes!”

On Twitter, she shared the video with the caption: “11.22.22 second best day of my life.”

She also “liked” several responses congratulating her. “Congratulations on ending that MoFo’s gravy train ride and double congrats on your new found freedom!! Enjoy your visit with Wolfie!! Happy Thanksgiving to Y-O-U!!” one commenter wrote.

Bertinelli also “liked” a comment that read, “He must have put you through hell. Glad you’re free now! Enjoy life.”

The Emmy winner started the process of divorcing Vitale, 58, in May, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly at the time. Bertinelli cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, listing the date of separation as December 1, 2019.

The Food Network personality previously filed for legal separation from Vitale in November 2021 after 10 years of marriage. At the time, she also listed “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the duo’s breakup.

Bertinelli and Vitale met in 2004 after being introduced through her brother Patrick. They dated for six years before getting engaged, and they got married in January 2011. After the wedding, Bertinelli said that she was excited to finally refer to Vitale as her “husband” after