Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Maria Ripa (née Consuelos; born October 2, 1970) is an American actress, talk show host, dancer, and producer. She is best known for her roles as Hayley Vaughan on the ABC soap opera All My Children (1990–2002) and Faith Fairfield on the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith (2003–2006). Since 2001, Ripa has co-hosted the syndicated morning talk show Live! with Kelly and Ryan (originally Live! with Regis and Kelly until 2011) alongside Ryan Seacrest.
Early Life and Career
Kelly Ripa was born in Berlin, New Jersey, to Esther (née Wertheimer), a homemaker, and Joseph Ripa, a bus driver. She has one brother, Michael. Ripa is of Italian and Irish descent. She was raised in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and attended Eastern Regional High School, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the drama club.
After graduating from high school, Ripa moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. She made her television debut in 1986, appearing in a commercial for Wrigley's Doublemint gum. In 1990, she landed her breakout role as Hayley Vaughan on the ABC soap opera All My Children. Ripa played the role for 12 years, earning two Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
Career as a Talk Show Host
In 2001, Ripa joined Regis Philbin as co-host of the syndicated morning talk show Live! with Regis and Kelly. The show was a huge success, averaging over 4 million viewers per episode. Ripa and Philbin quickly became one of the most popular talk show duos in television history.
In 2011, Philbin announced that he would be retiring from Live! with Regis and Kelly. Ripa continued to host the show, which was renamed Live! with Kelly and Ryan. The show remains one of the most popular daytime talk shows in the United States.
Other Ventures
In addition to her work on Live! with Kelly and Ryan, Ripa has also appeared in a number of films and television shows. She has also hosted several reality television shows, including Dancing with the Stars and Million Dollar Decorators.
Ripa is also a producer. She has produced a number of television shows, including the sitcom Hope & Faith and the reality show Fashion Star. She also produced the 2019 film Hustlers, which starred Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu.
Personal Life
Ripa is married to actor Mark Consuelos. They have three children together: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin.
Ripa is a vocal supporter of many charities, including the American Red Cross, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Awards and Nominations
Ripa has won numerous awards for her work on Live! with Kelly and Ryan, including two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host. She has also been nominated for several other awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Host.
Conclusion
Kelly Ripa is one of the most popular and successful talk show hosts in television history. She is a talented actress, producer, and philanthropist. Ripa is a role model for many women and is an inspiration to all who know her.
