Kelly Ripa is a well-known American actress and talk show host. She has co-hosted the morning show "Live!" since 2001, alongside various partners including Regis Philbin, Michael Strahan, Ryan Seacrest, and currently, her husband Mark Consuelos. The show has seen several title changes over the years to reflect the changing co-hosts, starting as "Live! with Regis and Kelly" and currently airing as "Live! with Kelly and Mark." Ripa's enduring presence on the show has made her a familiar face in morning television.
October 2, 1970: Kelly Ripa is born
Kelly Maria Ripa was born on October 2, 1970.
1986: Kelly Ripa's first national television appearance
Kelly Ripa made her first national television appearance as a dancer on "Dancin' On Air" in 1986.
1990: Kelly Ripa debuts on All My Children
Kelly Ripa began her role as Hayley Vaughan on the soap opera "All My Children" in 1990.
1995: Meets Mark Consuelos
Kelly Ripa met Mark Consuelos, her future husband, in 1995 while they were co-starring on the soap opera "All My Children".
May 1, 1996: Marriage to Mark Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos eloped and married on May 1, 1996.
1996: Best Friday premiere score since 1996
"Hope & Faith" gave ABC its best Friday premiere score since 1996.
1996: Kelly Ripa appears in Marvin's Room
Kelly Ripa appeared in the film "Marvin's Room" in 1996.
June 2, 1997: Birth of Michael Joseph Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' first child, Michael Joseph Consuelos, was born on June 2, 1997.
1999: Best Actress Award at NY International Independent Film and Video Festival
In 1999, Kelly Ripa received the Best Actress Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival for her performance in the film "The Stand-In".
1999: Linda Ripa involved in accident
Kelly Ripa's sister, Linda, was almost killed by a drunk driver in 1999.
November 1, 2000: Kelly Ripa's Live! tryout
On November 1, 2000, Kelly Ripa had her tryout for "Live! with Regis". During the tryout, psychic Char Margolis predicted Ripa's second pregnancy.
February 5, 2001: Kelly Ripa officially named co-host of Live!
Kelly Ripa was officially announced as Regis Philbin's co-host on "Live!" on February 5, 2001.
June 16, 2001: Birth of Lola Grace Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' second child, Lola Grace Consuelos, was born on June 16, 2001.
2001: Begins Co-hosting Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Kelly Ripa began co-hosting the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in 2001.
2001: Kelly Ripa starts co-hosting Live!
In 2001, Kelly Ripa began co-hosting the syndicated morning talk show "Live!" with Regis Philbin.
2001: Kelly Ripa wins $250,000 for charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
In 2001, Kelly Ripa won $250,000 for the Tomorrow's Children's Fund on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?".
2002: Kelly Ripa concludes her role on All My Children
In 2002, Kelly Ripa concluded her 12-year run on "All My Children".
February 24, 2003: Birth of Joaquin Antonio Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' third child, Joaquin Antonio Consuelos, was born on February 24, 2003.
September 2003: Hope & Faith premieres
"Hope & Faith", starring Kelly Ripa, premiered in September 2003.
2003: Kelly Ripa stars in Hope & Faith
Kelly Ripa started starring in the sitcom "Hope & Faith" in 2003.
May 2006: Hope & Faith ends
"Hope & Faith" concluded its run in May 2006.
September 15, 2006: Banana Cream Pie Record Attempt
On September 15, 2006, during a Guinness World Record Breaker theme week on "Live!", Kelly Ripa had 24 banana cream pies thrown at her face in one minute in an attempt to set a world record.
2006: Hope & Faith ends
"Hope & Faith", starring Kelly Ripa, ended in 2006.
2006: Emmy Award for Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
In 2006, Kelly Ripa won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Special for her work on the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.
2007: Milojo Production Company Founded
Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, established their production company, Milojo, in 2007, naming it after their children: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. One of their first projects was the Emmy-nominated documentary, "The Streak".
2007: Hosts TV Land Awards
Kelly Ripa hosted the TV Land Awards in 2007, receiving positive reviews for her performance.
March 13, 2008: Cowboy Mouth's "Kelly Ripa" Song Performed on "Live!"
On March 13, 2008, the New Orleans rock band Cowboy Mouth performed their tribute song "Kelly Ripa" on her talk show, "Live!". The song was originally released on their album "Fearless".
2008: Kelly Ripa becomes Rykä spokesperson
In 2008, Kelly Ripa became the spokesperson for Rykä footwear and sporting apparel.
2008: "The Streak" Premieres at Tribeca Film Festival
In 2008, Milojo's Emmy-nominated documentary "The Streak," which chronicled the Brandon High School wrestling team's 34-year winning streak premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
June 2009: Joseph Ripa becomes County Clerk
Kelly Ripa's father, Joseph Ripa, became County Clerk for Camden County, New Jersey in June 2009.
2009: Final Year Co-hosting Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Kelly Ripa concluded her run as co-host of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in 2009.
November 19, 2010: Inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame
On November 19, 2010, Kelly Ripa was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame and honored as their Person of the Year in recognition of her successful television career.
2010: Kelly Ripa returns to All My Children
Kelly Ripa returned to "All My Children" for two episodes in 2010 to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.
January 2011: Regis Philbin announces retirement
In January 2011, Regis Philbin announced his retirement from "Live!".
May 2011: "Off the Rez" Premieres
In May 2011, Milojo, the production company founded by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, premiered its film "Off the Rez" at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film subsequently aired on TLC.
September 16, 2011: Grape Stomping Record Attempt
On September 16, 2011, Kelly Ripa participated in a grape stomping competition on "Live!" in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Most Grapes Trodden in 1 Minute. While extracting a considerable quantity of juice, she was ultimately outdone by a competitor.
November 18, 2011: Regis Philbin's final show on Live!
Regis Philbin's final show on "Live!" aired on November 18, 2011.
November 21, 2011: Kelly Ripa becomes head of Live!
On November 21, 2011, Kelly Ripa returned as the head of "Live!" after Regis Philbin's departure.
2011: Super Saturday raises over $3.5 million
In 2011, Kelly Ripa's Super Saturday event raised over $3.5 million for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
2011: Reveals Misophonia Diagnosis
Kelly Ripa publicly revealed that she has misophonia in 2011.
June 23, 2012: Live! wins Daytime Emmy Award
"Live!" won its first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show on June 23, 2012.
September 4, 2012: Live! with Kelly and Michael premieres
"Live! with Kelly and Michael", co-hosted by Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan, premiered on September 4, 2012.
2012: "The Bensonhurst Spelling Bee" Released
In 2012, Milojo released its first short film, "The Bensonhurst Spelling Bee," a collaboration with Will Ferrell's Funny or Die, featuring Ripa, Consuelos, and their son Michael. The film garnered over a million views.
2012: Hosts TV Land Awards
Kelly Ripa hosted the TV Land Awards in 2012, receiving positive reviews.
2013: Purchases East 76th Street Townhouse
In 2013, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos purchased a townhouse on East 76th Street in Manhattan for $27 million.
2014: Kelly Ripa named one of the Most Powerful People in Media
In 2014, The Hollywood Reporter named Kelly Ripa one of the Most Powerful People in Media.
October 12, 2015: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On October 12, 2015, Kelly Ripa received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2015: Moves to East 76th Street Townhouse
In 2015, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos sold their home in SoHo and moved to a townhouse on East 76th Street in Manhattan, which they had purchased in 2013.
2015: Daytime Emmy Award for "Live! with Kelly and Michael"
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for "Live! with Kelly and Michael" in 2015.
May 16, 2016: Michael Strahan leaves Live!
Michael Strahan left "Live!" on May 16, 2016, and the show was renamed "Live! with Kelly".
2016: Daytime Emmy Award for "Live! with Kelly and Michael"
Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan won a second consecutive Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for "Live! with Kelly and Michael" in 2016.
May 1, 2017: Ryan Seacrest joins Live!
Ryan Seacrest joined Kelly Ripa as co-host of "Live!" on May 1, 2017. The show became "Live with Kelly and Ryan".
2017: Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame
Kelly Ripa was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017.
2019: Daytime Emmy Award for "Live! with Kelly and Ryan"
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for "Live! with Kelly and Ryan" in 2019. This was Ripa's sixth Daytime Emmy Award.
2021: Ripa and Consuelos Co-Executive Produce "Exhumed"
In 2021, Ripa and Consuelos took on the roles of co-executive producers for the Oxygen series "Exhumed," which premiered on January 17, 2021.
February 16, 2023: Ryan Seacrest announces departure from Live!
On February 16, 2023, Ryan Seacrest announced his departure from "Live with Kelly and Ryan".
April 2023: Mark Consuelos joins Live!
Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa's husband, replaced Ryan Seacrest as co-host on "Live!" in April 2023.
2024: Daytime Emmy Award for "Live! with Kelly and Mark"
Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for "Live! with Kelly and Mark" in 2024. This is Ripa's seventh Daytime Emmy Award.