See the Best Throwback Photos of Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, as the Actress Celebrates Her 56th Birthday Today
See the Best Throwback Photos of Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa, as the Actress Celebrates Her 56th Birthday Today
Diane J. Cho, Alexandra SchonfeldFri, October 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM UTC
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Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosCredit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram; Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos‘ love story has strong ‘90s roots.
After meeting during Consuelos’ 1995 audition for All My Children, the couple soon tied the knot and in 1997 welcomed their first child. Now, three kids and nearly three decades later, the pair are not only partners in life, but also partners in business as they work together hosting Live with Kelly and Mark.
Below, take a look back at some of the power couple’s best — and cutest — throwback photos, as Ripa celebrates her 56th birthday today.
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Sparks Fly
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa on the set of ‘All My Children’ in 1996Credit: Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
The couple’s love story dates back to their time on All My Children — first meeting when Consuelos auditioned to be Ripa’s love interest on the show. Spoiler alert! He got the part.
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Man Crush Monday
Credit: Robert Milazzo/Walt Disney Television via Gett
“Babies in black and white #magic 🎱,” Ripa posted on Instagram in honor of her forever #mcm.
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Meet the Parents
Credit: Kelly Ripa/ Instagram
Here’s Kelly meeting mama Consuelos for the first time back in 1995.
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The Honeymooners
Credit: Kelly Ripa/ Instagram
The happy newlyweds smiled during their 1996 honeymoon in Capri, Italy.
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TV Wedding
Credit: Ann Limongello/Walt Disney Television via Getty
Kelly and Mark got hitched again ... but for television. The two posed in full costume on the set of All My Children to snap this frame-worthy photo back in 2000.
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Picture Perfect
Credit: Kelly Ripa/ Instagram
Just two baby-faced kids in love!
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Behind the Photo
Credit: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
In a throwback posted from the 1999 Daytime Emmys, Ripa revealed a conversation that went down between she and her husband before the red carpet.
“ME: is this dress see through?
HIM: no.
ME: are you sure? You’re not even looking!
HIM: let’s go we’re going to be late.
ME: but....
HIM: elevators here.”
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Hollywood Heartthrobs
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The two sizzled on the 1996 Soap Opera Digest Awards red carpet.
09 of 19
Going Strong
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa.Credit: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
The two shared a sweet smooch — and looked oh-so ‘90s — at the Celebrity Brunch and Auction for the Melissa Neier Memorial Fund in New Jersey in 1997.
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Party People
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This sweet shot shows the two living it up at the 2007 Angel Ball.
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Met Gala Muses
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The bombshell duo posed at the 2007 Met Gala when the theme was “Poiret: King of Fashion.”
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Proud Parents
Credit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Mom and Dad lovingly looked over their then-newborn Lola back in 2001.
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Sunsets & Smiles
Credit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Could they be any more perfect?
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Party of 5!
Credit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Here’s the Consuelos family looking extra adorable back in 2011.
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Laugh Out Loud
Credit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Get you a partner who will make you belly laugh anywhere, anytime.
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Viva Las Vegas
Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosCredit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Kelly shared this romantic throwback from their 1996 wedding where the two were blissfully in love.
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Lifetime of Love
Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosCredit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
“Squeezing 28 years into 10 pics is not possible, but you get the idea. Happy anniversary to the love of my life @instasuelos ♥️ So grateful to you for all the dreams come true,” Kelly wrote for their anniversary in 2024, alongside a carousel featuring this photo of the young couple and their sleeping baby.
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The Consuelos Bunch
Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosCredit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
Kelly and Mark have welcomed three kids over the course of their union — sons Michael and Joaquin and a daughter named Lola.
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Party Pants
Kelly Ripa and Mark ConsuelosCredit: Kelly Ripa/Instagram
“(Lola wasn’t quite hatched yet, hence the ONLY reason for these slacks 🤣),” she captioned this fun Easter throwback.
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