On July 6, Valerie Bertinelli shared photos that her son, Wolfgang Van Halen, had sent her while she was away from home. The sweet update quickly caught fans’ attention, with many touched by the moment and struck by how much Wolfgang resembles his late father, Eddie Van Halen.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the former Food Network star shared that she was missing home but found comfort when her son and daughter-in-law sent her photos and a video of themselves spending time with her beloved cats.

The post featured a carousel with two photos followed by a video. The final clip captured a sweet moment of two of Valerie’s white cats being treated to a special snack. She playfully captioned it, “Slide 3, turn sound up for Bubba’s song of love for @inaba_churu 😻,” highlighting one cat’s enthusiastic reaction to the treat.

The second slide showcased a tender moment between Wolf and one of the white cats. Nestled comfortably in his arms while they were outdoors, the cat appeared completely relaxed as Wolf cradled it, his face slightly out of frame. “Slide 2, Henry’s little moof just kills me 😹,” Valerie wrote.

The first slide featured a heartwarming photo of Wolfgang and a black cat, both gazing directly into the camera with matching calm expressions. Valerie captioned the image, “slide 1, my two favorite boys 🤫.”

Fans quickly flooded the comments with heartfelt messages. One fan couldn’t help but point out the resemblance, writing, “Wolfie looking like dad so much on that 1st pic ❤️.” Another fan echoed the sentiment with admiration, “U look exactly like ur Pop in this photo, very handsome [sic].”

A more emotional viewer shared, “I see his dad 100% in him, I look again and I see you!! I watched the Distance video, a few weeks ago😢tons of tears!”

Someone touched by the mother-son bond commented, “Wolfie knows his mama…such a sweetheart! He’s looking so much like Eddie. ❤️.” And a final admirer simply gushed, “So cute! Wolfie looks like his dad ❤️.”

Wolfgang Van Halen has consistently honored his father through social media, especially on meaningful days like Father’s Day. In 2025, he shared a touching home video from September 9, 1994, capturing a carefree moment from his childhood.

The clip shows a toddler-aged Wolfgang laughing joyfully as he runs around with his father and their dog, while his mother, likely behind the camera, can be heard encouraging the fun. The clip is captioned, “Happy Father’s Day, Pop. Missing you today and every other day.”

Another cherished photo from Wolfgang’s toddler years shows him sitting in his father Eddie’s lap, with his mother by their side. All three are laughing uncontrollably, their faces lit up with pure joy. The image radiates warmth, closeness, and the kind of love that defines a deeply bonded family.

The close bond Wolfgang shared with his parents during his childhood is still evident in his relationship with his mom today. Valerie has openly and humorously acknowledged that, even in his 30s, Wolfgang continues to find her just as embarrassing as he did in his teenage years. “I feel like when the eyerolling stops, I’m not doing my job,” she said.

In 2024, when Wolfgang performed at the Oscars, Valerie proudly accompanied him. Overwhelmed by the star-studded atmosphere, she couldn’t help but be vocally impressed by the celebrities in attendance.

Wolfgang, in true son fashion, had to keep reminding her to please use her inner voice so she wouldn’t embarrass him. Valerie later admitted with a laugh that she wasn’t a cool mom.

Valerie Bertinelli is also overjoyed that her son got married, sharing that his wife, Andraia Allsop, couldn’t be a better match. “They’re meant to be together, like, I adore her,” she gushed

When asked if she’s looking forward to becoming a grandmother, Valerie admitted she’d love that someday, but made it clear she doesn’t want to be one of those parents who pressure their kids to have babies immediately after tying the knot.

Reflecting on her proudest moment as a mom, she said it was impossible to choose just one as she’s proud of everything. Still, what means the most to her is that Wolfgang turned out to be a kind and amazing young man, despite being raised by parents who, as she put it, weren’t exactly perfect.

Wolfgang’s love for his mom is just as strong. Even when he’s on tour, he makes sure to send her flowers or balloons every Mother’s Day, a small gesture that speaks volumes about their bond.

Even as she continues to prioritize parenting — despite her son being all grown up — Valerie also makes time for fun. Recent eye-catching images of herself in a bikini left netizens swooning.

On April 30, 2025, the Hollywood star embraced her glow-up era — body, mind, and soul — while braving icy waters with a big, beaming smile. Valerie stunned her followers with a joyful, unfiltered moment shared on Instagram.

Draped in either a colorful striped blanket or towel in one image, she posed by the edge of an infinity pool against a breathtaking sunset backdrop.

But the cozy wrap didn’t last long, Valerie revealed a fiery red bikini underneath, confidently flashing her radiant grin while showing off her figure and striking playful poses on her lush green lawn.

Her caption brought more warmth and authenticity to the scene, where she candidly shared her latest wellness experiment.

“My pool is 66° 🥶 Now, for a cold plunge that’s relatively warm. (that’s what they say whoever they are) but along with everything else I’ve been experimenting with, this has helped improve my mood, has reduced inflammation and it’s easier than filling my bath up with ice cubes 😝 [sic],” captioned Valerie.

The “Hot in Cleveland” talent also included a video of her diving headfirst into her frosty pool before she swam right up to a camera positioned on the other end of the water.

Upon seeing her post, netizens flocked to social media comment sections to shower Valerie with praise. “Gorgeous 💕 and she doesn’t use photoshop or filters!! 👌🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻,” swooned a fan, while another gushed, “Natural, perfect beauty ✨️.”

A fellow admirer echoed a similar sentiment, “You got your 20 year old [sic] body back! You look amazing!” “Absolutely natural and so incredibly beautiful and stunning 😍,” ad

ded someone else. “She looks fabulous!” exclaimed another supporter.

Even more compliments ensued with yet another fan marveling, “Are you kidding me? A current photo? I compliment you for keeping in shape!”

Others wondered how the television personality managed to lose weight so speedily, with one person penning, “How she lost all that weight so fast! 😱 [sic],” and a different observer seeking weight loss advice for herself.

Valerie’s life continues to captivate her followers, who are often intrigued by everything she shares, whether it’s heartfelt moments from motherhood, glimpses of her playful side, or updates on her professional life.