Valerie Bertinelli Declares No Van Halen Biopic Will Happen Until After Her Passing

Valerie Bertinelli has made it clear that she will not allow her son Wolfgang Van Halen to create a biopic about the iconic band Van Halen until she is no longer alive. This revelation came during a recent appearance on the Drew Barrymore Show, where Bertinelli discussed the potential for a movie after the success of a four-part biopic about The Beatles.

Bertinelli, who was married to legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen from 1981 until their divorce in 2007, expressed her strong feelings about the prospect of a Van Halen film. She stated, “Oh God, I hope they never do one of Van Halen. Make sure I’m dead. I told Wolfie, ‘Make sure I’m dead.’” Her candid remarks sparked a lighthearted discussion between her and Barrymore.

In response to Bertinelli’s comment, Barrymore quickly asserted, “Oh, you know they’re gonna do one of Van Halen.” This exchange highlighted the inevitability many fans feel regarding biographical films about beloved music icons.

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During the conversation, Barrymore inquired which actress Bertinelli would prefer to portray her in a potential biopic. Bertinelli enthusiastically replied,