About Kelly Ripa
*Vital Stats*
- Birthday: October 2, 1970 (she will be 31 this year)
- Birthplace: Stratford, NJ.
- Height: 5'4''
- Hair Color: Used to be blonde, then brown, now it's a brown blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
- Marital Status: Married to costar Mark Consuelos (Mateo on AMC)
- Children: Has two children. The oldest is Michael Joseph and Lola Grace was born on June 16th.
*All My Children*
Kelly plays Hayley Santos on 'All My Children'. She has been on AMC for 10 years. She has been nominated for two daytime Emmy's but unfortunately she hasn't snagged one yet. I'm rootin for ya Kelly!! If you would like to learn more about 'Hayley' there is a link on her at the bottom of this page!
*Info*
Kelly started out on 'Dance Party USA', a local show in Philadelphia. This was a dance show and Kelly was one of the teen hosts. It was a very popular show and her relationship with a fellow teen host was very public. His name was Chris. Kelly and Chris had shared their breakup on air. Ripa recieved tons of fan mail while on this show. This was the start of it all!!
Ripa attended 'Camden County College' (CCC) in her hometown, but she did not stay the full time.
Kelly has done some modeling, inlcuding some runway. (you can check her out in the "Jockey" ad on the pics page, link at the bottom).
Kelly's movie credits include "The Stand-In". She recieved the New York Independent Film "Best Actress" award for her role as 'Jennifer' in the film. This was an independent film and if you would like to purchase the video you can. There is a link to it at the end of this page.
Kelly also had a small role in the movie, "Marvin's Room". John Callahan (Edmund Grey) is in the movie too! Go check it out if you haven't already!
*Fun Facts*
Kelly has two tattoos. One on her ankle, two flowers, and the other is on her lower back (right above her crack, as she put it) and it's one of the little M&M guys.
Kelly and Mark got married in Las Vegas.
Kelly doesn't, and says she can't, cook.
*Live With Regis and Kelly*
Kelly is the new cohost on 'Live'. Her first official day was on February 12, 2001. I believe we all wish her continous success on the show! If you would like to learn more about her hosting you can go to the "Live With Regis and Kelly" page, there is a link at the bottom! She is an awesome cohost!
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Links:
The Stand In
About Hayley
Live With Regis and Kelly
Photo With Jockey Ad
Email: DcTalk03@aol.com
