Valerie Bertinelli Praises Taylor Swift's Emotional "Eldest Daughter" Song

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.

Bertinelli's connection to the song is particularly timely, as she just announced the release of her new memoir "Getting Naked" on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The "uncomfortably personal" book, as Bertinelli described it, is set to hit shelves on March 10, 2026 and is now available for pre-order.

In the song "Eldest Daughter," Swift sings about learning to accept the type of love she once thought she would never find, a sentiment that Bertinelli seems to resonate with deeply. The track is notably the biggest ballad on Swift's latest album, further emphasizing its emotional impact.