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Valerie Bertinelli Praises Taylor Swift's Emotional "Eldest Daughter" Song
6 Oct
Summary
- Valerie Bertinelli connects with Taylor Swift's song "Eldest Daughter"
- Bertinelli sees the song as a "love song to my inner child"
- Bertinelli's new memoir "Getting Naked" to be released in March 2026

On October 5, 2025, Valerie Bertinelli, the renowned actress and cookbook author, took to Instagram to express her admiration for Taylor Swift's latest song "Eldest Daughter." Bertinelli, who is 65 years old, shared a montage of her childhood photos set to the track, which is featured on Swift's 12th studio album released just two days prior.
In her post, Bertinelli revealed that she has been listening to the song on repeat since first hearing it, as an "eldest daughter" herself. She explained that while others may view the song as a "gorgeous love song" about Swift's fiancé Travis Kelce, for Bertinelli, it holds a deeper personal meaning. The actress sees the track as a "love song to my inner child" and a reflection on her journey to no longer abandon that part of herself.




