Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa is a well-known actress and TV host from the USA.

Early Accomplishments

In 1990, Ripa got a role on the show All My Children. That was the turning point in her career. Later, the actress continued to appear on the show from time to time until she left it in 2002.

Best Known For

In 2001, Kelly became a co-host of Live! with Regis and Kelly. Ripa is considered one of the most hardworking women on television and has her own show Live with Kelly and Ryan.

From 2003 to 2006 she joined the cast of Hope & Faith. Her filmography also includes American Housewife and Riverdale.

Sexual Orientation

Ripa is straight. In 1996, the future TV star tied the knot with actor Mark Consuelos. The couple welcomed three kids together. 

Family

Kelly Ripa is from New Jersey. Her parents are Joseph and Esther Ripa. The man was a bus driver and the woman was a homemaker. She has a sister named Linda. 

The actress is a mother of three: Michael Joseph was welcomed in 1997, Lola Grace appeared in 2001 and Joaquin saw the light in 2003. Michael followed in his parents’ steps and became an actor. 

Religion

Kelly is a Catholic. 

Worth To Know

The actress wanted to become a dancer and took ballet classes when she was three.

Ripa is an active member of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving after her sister nearly died due to a drunk driver.

She met her husband while filming a soap opera.

The TV host eats what she wants and when she wants. She doesn’t adhere to any diet. 

She wakes up at 6 a.m. for many years already.