#25: She Separates From Eddie Van Halen in 2001 After Two Decades of Marriage
In 2001 Valerie Bertinelli and Eddie Van Halen separated after roughly twenty years of marriage. The decision followed a long period of personal strain that had developed during the late 1990s while both were managing demanding careers and family responsibilities.

For Bertinelli the separation marked a major turning point in her personal life. After years spent navigating the pressures of a high-profile marriage and the challenges surrounding addiction within their relationship, the couple chose to live apart while focusing on their individual lives and continuing to support their son.
