Kelly Ripa

Kelly Maria Ripa (born October 2, 1970 in Stratford, New Jersey) is an American actress of Italian and Irish descent.

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October 2 - 1970 - Stratford, New Jersey - American - Actress - Italian - Irish

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She currently co-hosts (and also is co-executive producer) of Live! With Regis and Kelly (a morning talk show) and also co-stars, with Faith Ford, in Hope and Faith (a sitcom on ABC).

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Live! With Regis and Kelly - Talk show - Faith Ford - Hope and Faith - Sitcom - ABC

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Acting in high school plays led to roles at local theaters and a regular spot on the USA Network's Dance Party USA -- an afternoon teen music program. She was then noticed and cast as gothic teen turned suffering heroine, Hayley Vaughan, on the soap opera All My Children. Starting on the show in 1990, the character of Hayley quickly drew a large following.

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High school - Play - Theater - USA Network - Dance Party USA - All My Children - 1990

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In early 1995 her character was paired with Mark Consuelos' character, Mateo Santos. A romance blossomed between the castmates, with Ripa and Consuelos eloping in 1996. Eventually, they had three children. In a mutual decision, the couple left All My Children in December 2002.

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1995 - Mark Consuelos - 1996

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