Kelly Ripa

Married her "All My Children" (1970) co-star, Mark Consuelos, on May 1, 1996. They have three children: Michael Consuelos (Michael Joseph), June 2, 1997, Lola Grace Consuelos, June 16, 2001, 8lbs 3oz. and Joaquin Consuelos (Joaquin Antonio), February 24, 2003, 8lbs 5oz.

Worked opposite "All My Children" (1970) co-star John Callahan in the movie Marvin's Room (1996).

During the 80s, when Kelly appeared on "Dance Party USA" (1986), her career goal was to be a newscaster, and she often did "Dance Party USA" (1986) cast news reports.

Kelly regularly chooses to host entire episodes of "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1988) barefoot.

In September 2006, she was involved in two attempts to break the Guinness World Record for Most Custard Pies Thrown in One Minute during segments on "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" (1988) (aka "Live with Regis & Kelly"). She was on the receiving end when NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth initially broke the record with 17 pies thrown. The following day, Kelly herself broke that record, throwing 22 pies at Wilmer Valderrama.

Attended Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, New Jersey (class of 1989).

Best friends and roommates with Laura Wright from 1991-1993.

Participated in the ABC First-Ever Super Soap Weekend at Disney/MGM Studios, FL on October 19 and 20, 1996.

Does the narration for The Learning Channel's (TLC) "Maternity Ward" (2000).

Sat opposite her co-host, Regis Philbin, on a celebrity edition of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" (2001) in 2001, and won $250,000 for charity.

Her father, Joe, is a Camden County Freeholder (New Jersey version of a County Commissioner.) He was first elected in 2002.

Good friend of her "Hope & Faith" (2003) co-star Faith Ford and Finola Hughes.

Her father, Joe, was sworn in (6th January 2004) as the County Freeholder for Camden County in the state of New Jersey. The ceremony took place at the Scottish Rites Auditorium in the New Jersey city of Collingswood. She grew up in the nearby town of Voorhees.

Is a fan of "The Apprentice" (2004), "Deadliest Catch" (2005) and "Wife Swap" (2003).

Ranked as #85 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005)

Announced on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2006 that she is 3/4 Italian and 1/4 Irish. Her father is full Italian American and her mother is Italian and Irish American.

Named #81 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006).

Ranked #85 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.

Has a stress fracture on her right hip and can't exercise for 3 to 6 weeks [December 6, 2010].