Valerie Bertinelli, 64, sparked debate after sharing a makeup-free selfie in her underwear on Instagram, celebrating self-acceptance. She wrote, “Every lump, bump, wrinkle, and saggy part of me just feels acceptance…ready to color my roots late on a Monday night.”

While critics labeled the post “inappropriate,” with one commenting, “Why do we wanna see an old lady wearing her panties online?” supporters applauded her bravery, calling her “inspiring” and “fabulous.”

The actress has long addressed societal pressures on body image. Reflecting on her youth, she shared, “I was made to feel I could lose a few.” Today, she focuses on inner growth, affirming, “It’s not my body that defines my worth, but my heart, mind, and kindness.”

Bertinelli hopes to inspire others with her openness, emphasizing that self-love is a gradual process. “It’s about embracing imperfections,” she says, “and showing yourself the compassion you deserve.”

Her story reminds us of the importance of self-acceptance and rejecting unrealistic beauty standards.