Valerie Bertinelli Opposes Van Halen Biopic Until Death

Valerie Bertinelli expressed her strong opposition to a biopic about her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, stating she has instructed their son, Wolfgang, to prevent any project until after her death. During her appearance on 'The Drew Barrymore Show', she humorously remarked, 'Make sure I'm dead,' while discussing the upcoming Beatles biopics. Despite her reluctance for a Van Halen film, Bertinelli named Selena Gomez as her preferred choice to portray her, but playfully urged Gomez not to take the role. She also addressed comparisons to Yoko Ono, asserting that the disbandment of Van Halen was a complex issue, not solely due to her ex-husband's actions. Bertinelli emphasized that Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in 2020, was a quiet artist focused on his music, and the band's challenges were shared among its members. Her candid remarks highlighted her desire to keep the legacy of Van Halen's music intact without dramatization during her lifetime.