Valentina Sampaio Makes 'Long-Held Dream' Come True as One of the First Trans Models in VS Fashion Show (Exclusive)

Valentina Sampaio walks the runway for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, 2024 in New York City.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Valentina Sampaio continues to make history. The Brazilian model, 27, was thefirst trans model to star in a Victoria’s Secretcampaign when she began working with the brand in 2019. Now, five years later, she andAlex Consaniare the first two trans models to walk in theVictoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Valerie Bertinelli Claps Back at Critics Who 'Sit in Judgment' of Her Figure: 'For the First Time... I Love My Body As It Is'

Valerie Bertinelli.Photo:Valerie Bertinelli/Instagram Valerie Bertinelli/Instagram Valerie Bertinellihas some sharp words for critics of her body.One day after posting amirror selfieshowing off her body in a two-piece,The Drew Barrymore Showcorrespondent, 64, responded to people who criticized the photo while opening up about her years-long journey to self-acceptance.“To all of you that would sit in judgment of my body, the photo, and my reason for posting it, I hope you find a place in your heart to not judge yourself as harshly as you judge others,” she wrote alongside a pair of new mirror selfies onInstagramshowing herself posing in a black shirt and ripped jeans with black-rimmed glasses.

Valerie Bertinelli Hasn't Read Alex Van Halen's Book About Late Brother Eddie: 'Shaking Just Thinking About It'

(L-R) Valerie Bertinelli; Eddie Van Halen; Alex Van Halen.Photo:Unique Nicole/Getty; Jerod Harris/Getty; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Unique Nicole/Getty; Jerod Harris/Getty; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Valerie Bertinelliis emotionally preparing herself to readAlex Van Halen’s memoir. Appearing onThe Drew Barrymore Showon Thursday, Nov. 7, Bertinelli, 64, revealed that she is yet to readBrothers, which is a love letter to Alex’s late brother and the actress’ ex-husband of 25 years,Van HalenrockerEddie Van Halen. “I am so excited to read it,” the actress said as host Barrymore, 49, held up a copy of the book.

Valerie Bertinelli Posts 'Incredibly Vulnerable' Video: ‘Scary to Share’

Valerie Bertinelli in 2024.Photo:Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock Valerie Bertinelliis sharing a “vulnerable” experience with her fans. In anInstagrampost on Sunday, Nov. 17, the Food Network alum, 64, told her fans that she had experienced an anxiety attack. “I’ve sat on this post for a day because it’s incredibly vulnerable and that’s always scary to share,” theValerie’s Home Cookinghost wrote. “But I’m posting because we’re all out here doing our best having a human experience and none of us want to feel like we’re alone in that.

Valerie Bertinelli Recalls Being Reprimanded by Phil Hartman During anSNLSketch: 'That Sticks Out'

Valerie Bertinelli; Phil Hartman.Photo:Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Phil Hartmanwasn’t afraid of givingValerie Bertinellisome advice while they were filmingSaturday Night Livetogether in the ’80s. While speaking toEntertainment Weekly, Bertinelli, 64 — whohosted the NBC show in 1987— recalled working with the late Hartman on a sketch titled “Dinner at the Van Halens.” The celebrity chef told the outlet of filming the skit, “I remember Phil Hartman.