Kelly Ripa

Date of Birth: October 2, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Kelly Ripa is an American actress, dancer, talk show host, and television producer. She was born on October 2, 1970, in Stratford, New Jersey. Ripa gained national fame with her portrayal of Hayley Vaughan on the soap opera “All My Children” (1990-2002), a role that earned her several awards and nominations. In 2001, she transitioned to morning television as the co-host of the popular talk show “Live! with Regis and Kelly,” alongside Regis Philbin. After Philbin’s retirement in 2011, Ripa continued to host the show with various co-hosts, finally settling with Ryan Seacrest in 2017, leading to the rebranded “Live! with Kelly and Ryan.” Ripa has also ventured into producing and has her own production company, Milojo, named after her three children. Besides her work on television, Ripa is involved in various charitable endeavors, including support for ovarian cancer research.

5 Interesting Facts about Kelly Ripa

1. Kelly Ripa was a cheerleader in high school and was discovered by a local theater company while performing in a school play.

2. She met her husband, Mark Consuelos, on the set of “All My Children,” and they eloped in 1996.

3. Ripa has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she received in 2015.

4. She is an avid fitness enthusiast and often shares her workout routines on social media.

5. Kelly Ripa is a dedicated advocate for the LGBT community and has received numerous awards for her support and activism.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kelly Ripa

1. “The higher the hair, the closer to God.”

2. “I think children are like pancakes. You sort of ruin the first one, and you get better at it the second time around.”

3. “I don’t have to worry about competing in show business; I don’t have to worry about being the best-looking girl in the room.”

4. “We all have days where we don’t want to get up and face the world, but you have to put on a brave face and just get through it.”

5. “When you see a person, do you just concentrate on their looks? It’s just a first impression. Then there’s someone who has a great personality, who you talk to and find so fascinating.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kelly Ripa’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $120 million.

Children

Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos have three children: 1. Michael Joseph Consuelos, born June 2, 1997 2. Lola Grace Consuelos, born June 16, 2001 3. Joaquin Antonio Consuelos, born February 24, 2003