The Jenny Craig commercial star is on the cover of People Magazine because has just lost 50 pounds! WHOA! Valerie Bertnelli was wearing a tiny bikini for the 1st time in 30 years!

Valerie is 48 and the former all-star child actress… The weight was off for more than a year now.

2 months ago, Valerie was trying hard to lose! She was training 5 days a week in the gym doing cardio and strength workouts.

Valerie’s cover edition will be out March 27, 2009. She will also be starring in a episode of Oprah, April 1!

Congrats Val!