Kelly Ripa Then & Now: Photos Of The TV Host

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May 13, 2020 11:29AM EDT

Kelly Ripa has grown up in the spotlight before our very eyes. See pics of her over the years here.

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Kelly Ripa through the years.

Kelly Ripa through the years. — Kelly Ripa has had such an incredible decades-long career, and it’s about time we recognize that! The actress turned talk show host got her start in 1990, playing Hayley Vaughn on the popular soap opera ‘All My Children.’ It was on the soap opera that Kelly met her husband, Mark Consuelos. The two married in 1996 and their characters got hitched on the show! The two went on to have three children together.

After her time on the soap opera, Kelly turned her sights on daytime talk shows and became Regis Philbin’s new co-host on ‘Live.’ After Regis’s departure in 2011, Kelly hosted the show with Michael Strahan. Following his departure to ‘Good Morning America,’ Kelly hosted the show with Ryan Seacrest and the two have been greeting viewers early in the morning ever since! Here, Kelly Ripa attends the Soap Opera Digest 20th Anniversary Celebration on Nov. 2, 1995. To see more images of Kelly over the years, check out the rest of the gallery!

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Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin

Kelly Ripa and Regis Philbin — Kelly Ripa with Regis Philbin as she’s named the new co-host of ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ at ABC Studios in New York. Kelly has hosted the show since that day in 2001.

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the Manhattan nightclub debut of Susan Lucci

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos at the Manhattan nightclub debut of Susan Lucci — Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos at the Manhattan nightclub debut of Susan Lucci and the opening of the fall season at Feinstein’s At The Regency in New York City on October 2, 2001. The two posed for photos together.

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Kelly Ripa at Angel Soft’s ‘Angels in Action’ Awards

Kelly Ripa at Angel Soft’s ‘Angels in Action’ Awards — Kelly Ripa at Angel Soft’s ‘Angels in Action’ Awards on Oct. 28, 2002. She smiled for cameras.

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Kelly Ripa at the 14th annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards

Kelly Ripa at the 14th annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards — Kelly Ripa at the 14th annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Nov. 10, 2003. She posed for photos before the event.

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Kelly Rip and Mark Consuelos at the Spring 2004 Veteran by Danny Seo Fashion Show

Kelly Rip and Mark Consuelos at the Spring 2004 Veteran by Danny Seo Fashion Show — Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa attend the Spring 2004 Veteran by Danny Seo Fashion Show on Sept. 13, 2003. The couple looked so happy!

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Kelly Ripa at the Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde’ Film Premiere

Kelly Ripa at the Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde’ Film Premiere — Kelly Ripa at the ‘Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde’ film premiere on June 29, 2003. She gave a big smile to the cameras upon her arrival.

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Kelly Ripa at the Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year Awards Show

Kelly Ripa at the Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year Awards Show — Kelly Ripa at the Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year Awards on Nov. 8, 2004. She gave a lovely speech during the ceremony.

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Kelly Ripa at ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas – The Musical’ opening night

Kelly Ripa at ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas – The Musical’ opening night — Kelly Ripa and Bullseye the dog at ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas – The Musical’ opening night in New York on Nov. 8, 2006. She looked so festive in her outfit!

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Kelly Ripa at the ABC Primetime 2005 / 2006 Preview

Kelly Ripa at the ABC Primetime 2005 / 2006 Preview — Kelly Ripa at the ABC Primtime 2005 / 2006 Preview in New York on May 17, 2005. She struck a pose in this cute teal and gold dress!

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Kelly Ripa arriving at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’

Kelly Ripa arriving at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ — Kelly Ripa and more celebrity guests arriving for the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ in New York on April 16, 2007. She waved to the cameras!

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Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’

Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ — Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ in New York on Aug. 5, 2008. She wore this eggplant-hued dress with matching heels!

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Kelly Ripa helps Electrolux launch their new premium kitchen appliances to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

Kelly Ripa helps Electrolux launch their new premium kitchen appliances to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation — Kelly Ripa helps Electrolux launch their new premium kitchen appliances collection and help raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation in New York on April 3, 2008. Together they are working to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

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Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’

Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ — Kelly Ripa arrives at ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ in New York on March 8, 2010. She sported this lace, blush pink dress and a slew of necklaces.

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Kelly Ripa at the Eighth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball

Kelly Ripa at the Eighth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball — Kelly Ripa at the Eighth Annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball in New York Nov. 27, 2012. She looked like the snow queen in this stunning dress!

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Kelly Ripa at the 2012 FGI Night of Stars

Kelly Ripa at the 2012 FGI Night of Stars — Kelly Ripa at the 2012 FGI Night of Stars in New York. She looked lovely in this black and white gown!

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Kelly Ripa at The 2012 GQ Gentleman’s Ball

Kelly Ripa at The 2012 GQ Gentleman’s Ball — Kelly Ripa at The 2012 GQ Gentleman’s Ball in New York on Oct. 24, 2012. She struck a pose in this cute strapless gray dress!

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Kelly Ripa at Z100 Jingle Ball

Kelly Ripa at Z100 Jingle Ball — Kelly Ripa at the Z100 Jingle Ball in New York on Dec. 13, 2013. She wore a lovely little black dress and fashioned her hair in a bob!

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Kelly Ripa at The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade

Kelly Ripa at The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade — Kelly Ripa at The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in New York on Oct. 31, 2013. She dressed up like an astronaut!

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Kelly Ripa at the 17th Annual Super Saturday Ovarian Cancer Benefit

Kelly Ripa at the 17th Annual Super Saturday Ovarian Cancer Benefit — Kelly Ripa attends the 17th Annual Super Saturday Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Benefit presented by QVC at Nova’s Ark Project in Water Mill in New York on July 26, 2014. She looked so cute in this blue dress.

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Kelly Ripa during a segment on ‘Live with Kelly and Michael’

Kelly Ripa during a segment on ‘Live with Kelly and Michael’ — Kelly Ripa waves at the camera during a segment on ‘Live with Kelly and Michael’ on May 21, 2014. She wore an apron and floral top for the spring edition of the show!

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Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 2015. She made faces at the camera during the lovely ceremony.

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Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Kelly Ripa honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Oct. 12, 2015. She posed with her star!

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Kelly Ripa at the 11th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute

Kelly Ripa at the 11th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute — Kelly Ripa attends the 11th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Dec. 17, 2017. She wore this glittering little black dress and looked great!

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Kelly Ripa at the Ralph Lauren show

Kelly Ripa at the Ralph Lauren show — Kelly Ripa at the Ralph Lauren show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 7, 2018. She wore Ralph Lauren and looked ready to get on the catwalk herself!

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Kelly Ripa at the New York Ballet Fall Fashion Gala

Kelly Ripa at the New York Ballet Fall Fashion Gala — Kelly Ripa at the New York Ballet Fall Fashion Gala on Sept. 26, 2019. She looked stunning in this blue gown.

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Kelly Ripa at The Trevor Project’s TrevorLIVE Gala

Kelly Ripa at The Trevor Project’s TrevorLIVE Gala — Kelly Ripa at The Trevor Project’s TrevorLIVE Gala on June 17, 2019. TrevorLIVE is The Trevor Project’s premier bi-annual galas, which celebrates The Trevor Project and our mission to end LGBTQ youth suicide. The galas bring together celebrities, corporate partners, and allies for a moving night to support LGBTQ youth in crisis.

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Kelly Ripa at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards

Kelly Ripa at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards — Kelly Ripa at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 9, 2020. She wore Christina Siriano and looked stunning!

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