VALERIE Bertinelli has been known for her versatility in the entertainment industry as an actress and television personality.
The Golden Globe Award winner publicly announced her first relationship since her divorce in 2022.
Who is Valerie Bertinelli’s boyfriend, Mike Goodnough?
Valerie Bertinelli‘s new boo Mike Goodnough is a lifestyle writer who mainly posts on his Substack, Hoarse Whisperings.
Referring to himself as the Hoarse Whisperer, Mike shares his opinions and some personal posts about his life events and fatherhood.
Mike initially gained recognition for posting content on his Twitter account which boasts over 410,000 followers.
In September 2019 for example, he shared his backstory explaining that he used to work as a freelancer working on marketing and communications projects for ad agencies and marketing consultancies.
As of the time of writing, he focuses on his Substack where he creates a mixture of free and paid content where followers can subscribe to a newsletter.
When did Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough start dating?
Valerie and Mike initially established a friendship after they messaged on Instagram a few years before they officially began dating.
Commenting on how their friendship started, Valerie stated: “It was strictly platonic but there was something about him that I connected with that felt familiar.
“A comfort level. He felt like a kindred spirit.”
Subsequently, Valerie stated that after messaging each other every few months, things began to heat up in January 2024.
Explaining how she felt about the transition, she stated: “I was very guarded, as was he. His voice had the most beautiful timbre.
“I was like ‘Oh, I can’t talk to this man right now because that’s really sexy.’ We both had strong feelings, trying not to admit them.”
Valerie first announced she was dating Mike in March 2024.
The former Food Network host and cookbook author announced her relationship in March, however, she kept Mike’s identity private at the time.
However, she broke her silence in April 2024 telling PEOPLE: “I’m in love. It’s a seesaw of emotions because I was adamant I was never falling in love again.”
Similarly, Mike made a public announcement about their relationship on his Substack, Hoars Whispering, stating: “I am Valerie Bertinelli’s boyfriend… and that may well be among the most surreal sentences I’ve ever pecked out. But it’s true… and nothing about our actual relationship seems surreal. It just seems… good… lucky… a gift.”
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Do Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough have any children?
As of the time of writing, Valerie and Mike do not have any children together.
However, Valerie had a child in 1991, Wolfgang Van Halen, when she was married to rock musician Eddie Van Halen.
Mike also had a son with his first wife in 2007 prior to their separation.