Kelly Ripa is a renowned media personality, celebrated for her diverse body of work spanning over three decades in the entertainment industry. As a household name, she has captivated audiences with her sharp wit and charismatic presence every morning as the co-host and executive producer of the Emmy® award-winning and nationally syndicated show Live.
Ripa’s journey began as an actress, where she showcased her versatility across various celebrated television series. Her breakout role came at the age of 19, portraying Hayley Vaughan on the iconic soap opera All My Children, which also marked the serendipitous meeting with her husband, Mark Consuelos. Her exceptional performances earned her three Daytime Emmy nominations.
Expanding her repertoire, Kelly starred in three seasons of the ABC sitcom Hope & Faith and even hosted the prestigious Saturday Night Live in 2003, further solidifying her talent as a performer. During her illustrious tenure as the mainstay host of Live, Kelly has been honored with eight Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host and an impressive 15 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, including the coveted win in 2012. Her contributions have been widely recognized, earning her prestigious accolades such as the Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD, Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award, and Variety’s Power of Women Issue. In 2024, Kelly’s impact was honored when she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
In 2016, Disney CEO Bob Iger presented Kelly with the Tinker Bell Service Award, recognizing her 25 years of dedicated service to the Company.
Recently, Kelly launched the second season of her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa, and took on the role of host for ABC’s game show Generation Gap. In September 2022, she added the title of New York Times best-selling author to her impressive resume with the publication of her essay collection, Live Wire: Long- Winded Short Stories.
Kelly Ripa’s multifaceted career and unwavering dedication have solidified her as a trailblazer in the media industry, inspiring audiences with her talent, authenticity, and enduring passion for entertainment.