Valerie Bertinelli is turning heads with a stunning new look — and a playful sense of humor. The 65-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday night to debut her unexpected blonde transformation, leaving fans both surprised and delighted by her dramatic makeover.
A Glamorous Blonde Moment
In a selfie shared on her account @wolfiesmom, Bertinelli showed off layered, beachy blonde locks with the caption, “New hair who dis?” Moments later, she added a cheeky clarification in parentheses — “it’s a wig 🤭.”
The lighthearted post instantly went viral among her followers, with fans flooding the comments section to praise her bold new style. “Ok blonde is amazing on you!” wrote one fan, while another added, “Beautiful before, beautiful now — I love the blonde!”
Celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton even joined in, commenting, “What a stunner 😍,” giving the TV star’s faux-blonde look a professional seal of approval.
The Wig Reveal
Bertinelli didn’t stop at one post. In a series of Instagram Stories, the Hot in Cleveland alum attempted to remove the wig while laughing at the challenge of undoing the many pins holding it in place.
“I have no idea how to get this off,” she joked, giggling as she tugged at the wig cap. “There are a lot of pins in here — and my hair is glued to my head.”
Eventually, she managed to peel back the wig, revealing her natural brunette locks underneath. The clip quickly became another fan favorite, with followers praising her down-to-earth humor and authenticity.
Fans Approve of the Blonde Look
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Though the transformation was temporary, many of Bertinelli’s fans made it clear they wouldn’t mind seeing her make the change permanent. “You’re glowing! Blonde suits you perfectly,” one comment read. Others compared her look to her early career days in the 1980s, when she often sported lighter highlights.
The Food Network host has experimented with blonde tones in the past, but this particular shade — a full golden hue with soft layers — marked one of her most dramatic hair experiments yet.
Back to Brunette (for Now)
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Despite the excitement over her blonde look, Bertinelli was spotted later in the week back to her signature brunette style, sporting her natural color while out and about in Los Angeles. Photographers caught the actress outside ABC Studios wearing a blue blazer and jeans, confirming the blonde era was — for now — just a temporary adventure.
Still, her willingness to play with her image continues to endear her to fans, many of whom appreciate how open she is about self-expression, aging, and confidence.
A Return to Acting and a New Chapter
Beyond her playful hair experiment, Bertinelli has another exciting chapter on the horizon: a return to acting. Earlier this year, she announced that she had joined a Lifetime movie project, marking her first major acting role in years.
“It’s an amazing script written by an amazing writer, and the cast is beyond my wildest dreams,” Bertinelli shared in a June Instagram update. The project filmed over the summer in Vancouver, reigniting her passion for performance after focusing on cooking shows and writing in recent years.
A Fun and Fearless Outlook
As for her viral blonde moment, Bertinelli summed it up best herself — it was all in good fun. “Sometimes you just have to try something new,” she said in her Stories. “Do blondes have more fun? I guess I’ll find out.”
Whether she’s experimenting with wigs, filming new projects, or sharing heartfelt reflections online, Bertinelli continues to charm audiences with her wit, warmth, and authenticity.
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