New Year's Eve: See how stars rang in 2023, including Valerie Bertinelli, Andy Cohen special

The time has come to bid adieu to 2022.

Celebrity controversies consumed social media, with the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, that infamous Oscars slap, Queen Elizabeth's death, and many more pop culture moments to count.

Now it's time to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to 2023. Here's how celebrities rang in the New Year.

Valerie Bertinelli rings in first New Year since Tom Vitale divorce: 'I'm free'

Valerie Bertinelli took to Instagram on New Year's Day to share that the holiday is "coming in so much happier than last year’s."

"From a young age, New Year’s Day has been one of my absolute favorite days, for the last 5-6 years it’s been one of the saddest," Bertinelli wrote, captioning a video of herself twirling outside to Taylor Swift's "Clean." "No more."

She continued: "There is so much to look forward to now, when before it just looked endlessly sad, scary, lonely and stressful. I have no idea what’s ahead for me and I’m not worried. I’m free. This new years day, 2023, is the first day of the rest of my life!"

The last year saw a major life change for the Food Network star, who shared in a Twitter video in November that her divorce from financial planner Tom Vitale was finalized. She said at the time she was "happily divorced."

Bertinelli married Vitale in January 2011. Nearly nine years after their nuptials, they separated in December 2019 and filed for legal separation in November 2021. Bertinelli was previously married to rocker Eddie Van Halen, who died in October 2020 and with whom she shares son Wolfgang.

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Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper address CNN's no-drinking rule

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper brought some comedic relief sans booze during CNN's "New Year's Eve Live" special.

"They brought us back for another year," Cohen boasted at the top of CNN's coverage from Times Square in New York, adding there were "some stipulations this year, some fine print."

Ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations, CNN's new CEO, Chris Licht, reportedly called for coverage with less booze. On Thursday, Cohen confirmed to Page Six that he and Cooper would not be drinking during this year's broadcast.

"So we should talk about the elephant in the room," Cohen quipped Saturday in a clip shared on social media of CNN's broadcast. "We can't drink, alright! We can't drink. But it's fine. It's totally cool."

"I don't normally drink, so it's not a big deal for me," Cooper chimed in, before asking Cohen if he was "going to be able to make it" through the night.

"That's the question. We will see," Cohen replied. "Do I have a pocket full of edibles? I do. Will I take them? I don't think so. I don't know, it's a long night. This is a telethon with no disease, do you understand? We're here all night passing time."

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To bear the alcohol ban, Cohen and Cooper took shots of mystery liquid, ranging from pickle juice, buttermilk and apple cider vinegar.

"We will take a shot, and then we will guess what it was," Cohen said, explaining the rules of the toasting game.

"Honestly, this is no different to me because alcohol, to me, all tastes disgusting," Cooper added.

After the show, both Cohen and Anderson took to Instagram to reflect on the night.

"Booze or no booze, when you get to spend it with friends that’s what counts!" Cohen wrote alongside a clip of the duo singing and celebrating.

In a more serious post from Cooper, he recalled how New Year's Eve as a child had been "infused with sadness" after his dad died five days into January.

"I still feel that sadness, that loss on this night, but being able to spend it with my friend Andy, and with all of you who tune in, and going home afterwards to a home where my two boys are asleep in their cribs and will wake up in the morning laughing and joyful…it’s become a very different night for me… and I am grateful," he wrote.

Miley Cyrus announces new music, duets with Dolly Parton

Miley Cyrus is blessing fans with new music at the top of 2023.

While serving as host for her second annual "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" alongside Dolly Parton, Cyrus revealed she would be releasing a new single, titled "Flowers," on Jan 13.

The singer then took to Twitter to share the news, writing: "NEW YEAR, NEW MILEY, NEW SINGLE."

Cyrus, 30, and her godmother Parton, 76, performed several stunning duets during their New Year's Eve show. Just before the clock struck midnight, the two sang a medley of Cyrus’ "Wrecking Ball" followed by Parton’s "I Will Always Love You."

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Cher celebrates with boyfriend Alexander 'AE' Edwards

Cher, 76, rang in 2023 with Alexander "AE" Edwards, 36, by her side. "Happy New Year Daddy," she wrote on Twitter alongside a picture of the two.

In the snapshot, the singer shows off the ring Edwards gifted her for Christmas, which had the internet questioning if the two were engaged. They have yet to confirm any wedding news.

Cher followed up her New Year post with another, seemingly addressing critics of the couple's age difference.

"This should Send you Haters to The Part in Wizzard of OZ … WHEN DOROTHY THREW WATER ON THE wicked Witch & Melted her," she wrote with another pic of herself locking eyes and holding hands with Edwards.

Gwyneth Paltrow ends the year with some sun and water, shares pics of her kids and mom Blythe Danner

Gwyneth Paltrow is heading into the new year with some family time and bikini-wearing.

"Wrapped up 2022 with a lot of ❤️ and a little bit of 🌊," she captioned a series of photos on Instagram, some featuring her children, Apple and Moses, and her mom, Blythe Danner.

Ireland Baldwin celebrates new life in 2023

Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland Baldwin is gearing up for an exciting new year.

On New Year's Eve, Baldwin shared a photo of a sonogram and captioned it: "Happy New Year." Baldwin confirmed the news with a photo of a pregnancy test she shared on her Instagram story – and responded to fans who said the sonogram looked like a dog. "It's not a dog lol," she wrote.

Baldwin shared the news on Instagram with her partner, musician RAC, born André Allen Anjos. He also shared the post and posted a photo of him inside a doctor's office with the "first ultrasound a few months ago."

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Ava Phillippe celebrates from the hospital

Ava Phillippe, the 23-year-old daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, is adding "be gentler with my body" to her list of New Year’s resolutions after she landed in the hospital on New Year's Eve.

"Starting the new year off with a bang … well, more like a *pop*… in my ankle. All because my clumsy self tried to hop over a (very large) rain puddle in heels," she shared on Instagram Saturday.

But the famous offspring took the incident in stride, thanks to a friend who stayed by her side. "She seriously kept me giggling for all the hours we waited & only left my side once to go get us some cozy, dry clothes."

​​​​"Wishing peace, love, & good health for all of you in 2023," she ended her post.

Kris Jenner reminisces on Kardashian family milestones

Kris Jenner looked back at the eventful year the Kar-Jenner clan had.

"Happy New Year’s Eve!!! I am so thankful for all of the amazing memories made this past year, and for being able to share these moments with you all!!" the matriarch captioned a series of photos. "These are just a few of my favorites from 2022, from launching our new show on Hulu, becoming a grandmother again (twice!!!) to Kourtney and Travis’s beautiful wedding in Portofino, and Christmas spent with my family."

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Jenner continued: "Thank you all for sharing in our many moments, our highs and our lows, and for being there supporting us through it all. I wish everyone a happy year ahead filled with peace, joy, success and most of all, LOVE!!"

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Brody Jenner announces 'a little angel' on the way

Speaking of milestones for the Kar-Jenner crew, Brody Jenner is expecting a child with his girlfriend Tia Blanco, they announced Sunday.

"To start off this new year, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends, family and followers health, happiness & an abundance of love. We truly appreciate & love you all. We are excited to share with you the blessing of a new life in the new year … Our little angel is on their way," the couple shared alongside a video of them hearing the baby's heartbeat via a sonogram.

Bad Bunny bids farewell to 'one of the best years of my life'

Bad Bunny ended the year with his final post of 2022, calling it "one of the best years of my life."

"Happy New Year, family," he wrote. "I love you all. Thank you so much. This year, I'm holding it close to my heart x100pre (forever)."

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Sam Smith sends 'love' to fans

"It's New Year's Eve where I am," singer Sam Smith captioned an Instagram video. "Sending you this before the madness. With love."

In the video, Smith shared they couldn't "wait for next year."

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"I just want to say thank you to you all from the bottom of my heart," Smith said. "I've never felt so free and so excited about the future and about what I do, the art that I make, and it's all because of you."

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Mindy Kaling made a New Year's cake

Mindy Kaling celebrated the new year with a cake that she made herself.

"Before you say 'wow, your kids made a great New Year’s cake!', you need to know that *I* made this cake. And this is what it looks like," she wrote alongside a series of snaps showcasing the cake that read "Goodbye 2022" in blue icing.

"Then I wanted to take a pic with the people in my house and no one wanted to be in the picture. Single handedly keeping the auld lang syne alive in this place. Happy New Year!"

Contributing: Charles Trepany, Naledi Ushe, Amy Haneline

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New Year's Eve: Valerie Bertinelli divorce, Andy Cohen stays sober