Valerie Bertinelli, the renowned actress and television personality, recently made headlines with the announcement of her new relationship.
The Golden Globe Award winner revealed that she is dating lifestyle writer Mike Goodnough, known for his work on Substack as the Hoarse Whisperer.
Mike, who gained recognition for his posts on Twitter and now focuses on his Substack, shares personal insights and opinions on various topics including fatherhood. The couple initially connected through Instagram, establishing a friendship that eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship.
In a recent interview, Valerie opened up about her feelings towards Mike, describing their connection as familiar and comforting. She mentioned that despite their initial hesitations, they both had strong feelings for each other which eventually led to them officially dating in January 2024.
The couple made their relationship public in March 2024, with Valerie expressing her surprise at falling in love again after her divorce. Mike also shared his excitement about being Valerie’s boyfriend, emphasizing the joy and gratitude he feels in their relationship.
While Valerie has a son from her previous marriage to rock musician Eddie Van Halen, and Mike has a son from his first marriage, the couple do not have children together.