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Meet & Greet
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“I thought she was adorable, hot and sexy and all that stuff,“Consuelos told HuffPost Live of their meet-cute. “But I was very focused - I didn’t really think I had a chance with her, so I wasn’t really focused on that.”
The chemistry was so apparent, Consuelos was offered the gig much to the delight of Ripa. “I was drawn to Mark because he was positively an alpha male, and I didn’t think I would be drawn to that. But I just worship him,“theLivehost toldELLEin 2013.
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03of 13Family FirstAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicOne year after getting hitched, Ripa and Consuelos welcomed their first child, a son named Michael Joseph, in 1997. A few years later, they welcomed daughter Lola Grace in 2001 - the same year Ripa joined Regis Philbin onLive. Ripa and Consuelos became a family of five in 2003 following the birth of their third child, son Joaquin Antonio.
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Family First
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One year after getting hitched, Ripa and Consuelos welcomed their first child, a son named Michael Joseph, in 1997. A few years later, they welcomed daughter Lola Grace in 2001 - the same year Ripa joined Regis Philbin onLive. Ripa and Consuelos became a family of five in 2003 following the birth of their third child, son Joaquin Antonio.
04of 13Feeling LuckyAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic"We’re very lucky that we found each other, that’s what I have to say,“Ripa told AOL in an interview. “I would say to Mark, ‘Who would we have married if not each other?’ "
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Feeling Lucky
“We’re very lucky that we found each other, that’s what I have to say,“Ripa told AOL in an interview. “I would say to Mark, ‘Who would we have married if not each other?’ "
05of 13Partners in CrimeBroadimage/REX/ShutterstockConsuelos has previously described his relationship with his wife as “super-partners in crime” - and he’s right. The duo became business partners in 2007 to launch their own production company, Milojo - a combination of their kids' names.
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Partners in Crime
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Consuelos has previously described his relationship with his wife as “super-partners in crime” - and he’s right. The duo became business partners in 2007 to launch their own production company, Milojo - a combination of their kids' names.
06of 13Nothing’s PerfectKelly Ripa/InstagramWhile Ripa and Consuelos seem like the picture-perfect couple, they’re the first ones to admit that marriage isn’t always easy. “There’s going to be times where you look at each other like ‘I can’t believe I live with you,’ “Ripa told AOL, citing the importance of open communication in their relationship. “That’s what you want in life, to have a good companion, somebody that loves you, that listens to you and is your equal in every way.”
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Nothing’s Perfect
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While Ripa and Consuelos seem like the picture-perfect couple, they’re the first ones to admit that marriage isn’t always easy. “There’s going to be times where you look at each other like ‘I can’t believe I live with you,’ “Ripa told AOL, citing the importance of open communication in their relationship. “That’s what you want in life, to have a good companion, somebody that loves you, that listens to you and is your equal in every way.”
07of 13Major MilestoneIn 2016, Ripa and Consuelos celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. For the occasion, theLivehost packed her wedding dress, whichshe bought five years before tying the knot with Consuelos. “I didn’t buy it as a wedding dress,” she said on her morning show. “I just bought it because it was really pretty, and I wanted to buy something from the Barney’s Warehouse sale.” She continued: “I said to myself, ‘I bet if I buy this maybe it will be an investment piece. Maybe I will wear it more than once.’ I swear to you I wear it constantly. It’s a beach cover up now. I wear it all the time. It was the best $199 I ever spent in my life.”
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Major Milestone
In 2016, Ripa and Consuelos celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. For the occasion, theLivehost packed her wedding dress, whichshe bought five years before tying the knot with Consuelos. “I didn’t buy it as a wedding dress,” she said on her morning show. “I just bought it because it was really pretty, and I wanted to buy something from the Barney’s Warehouse sale.” She continued: “I said to myself, ‘I bet if I buy this maybe it will be an investment piece. Maybe I will wear it more than once.’ I swear to you I wear it constantly. It’s a beach cover up now. I wear it all the time. It was the best $199 I ever spent in my life.”
08of 13Still Going StrongKelly Ripa/Instagram"We really dig each other,” ConsuelostoldWatch What Happens Livehost Andy Cohenin 2016. “I’m really crazy about her.” The actor’s answer prompted Cohen to comment on the couple’s active sex life - “You guys bang a lot” - which led Consuelos to confirm his previous statement: “I’m bananas over my wife.“During a separate appearance onWWHL, Ripa echoed those sentiments, telling Cohen: “I love my husband … We’ve been together a really long time. We try to do spicy things together all the time.”
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Still Going Strong
“We really dig each other,” ConsuelostoldWatch What Happens Livehost Andy Cohenin 2016. “I’m really crazy about her.” The actor’s answer prompted Cohen to comment on the couple’s active sex life - “You guys bang a lot” - which led Consuelos to confirm his previous statement: “I’m bananas over my wife.”
During a separate appearance onWWHL, Ripa echoed those sentiments, telling Cohen: “I love my husband … We’ve been together a really long time. We try to do spicy things together all the time.”
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Firing Back
Ripa and Consuelos are no strangers to online criticism. After theRiverdaleactorshared a photo of his wife in a gold bikiniwhile on a romantic getaway back in March 2018, followers suggested that Ripa should not be wearing a two-piece bathing suit. However, Consuelos swooped in to defend her.
10of 13Living the DreamKelly Ripa/InstagramReflecting on the 2019 Oscars, Ripa, here at the beach with Consuelos, saidher husband makes"all my dreams come true.”
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Living the Dream
Reflecting on the 2019 Oscars, Ripa, here at the beach with Consuelos, saidher husband makes"all my dreams come true.”
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They’ve Still Got It
12of 13Absence Makes the Heart Grow FonderMark, who filmsRiverdalein Vancouver while Kelly tapesLivein N.Y.C., posted two sweet throwbacks of the couple in September 2020.“1 month down…3 to go….missing my home team♥️♥️♥️,” he captioned the snaps.On Oct. 2, he posted additional photos of his wife, writing, “Happy birthday to my little ray of sunshine ☀️ I love you, sexy.. ♥️♥️♥️” in honor of her 50th birthday.
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Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Mark, who filmsRiverdalein Vancouver while Kelly tapesLivein N.Y.C., posted two sweet throwbacks of the couple in September 2020.
“1 month down…3 to go….missing my home team♥️♥️♥️,” he captioned the snaps.
On Oct. 2, he posted additional photos of his wife, writing, “Happy birthday to my little ray of sunshine ☀️ I love you, sexy.. ♥️♥️♥️” in honor of her 50th birthday.
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In the Rear View
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Kelly Ripa/Instagram
source: people.com
