At 54, Kelly Ripa’s Fans Say She’s ‘Better Than That’ After Underwear-Revealing Gown Causes Uproar

Nov 08, 2024

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are one of Hollywood’s most famous and beloved couples. The lovebirds first met in 1995 at a screen test filming for “All My Children.” Despite that being their first meeting, the pair had an instant connection, which the show’s producers probably saw as they hired Consuelos to play Ripa’s love interest in the drama series. In no time, Consuelos and Ripa began a romantic relationship and eloped on May 1, 1996.

Since tying the knot, the couple has become parents to three children. They welcomed their first child, Michael Joseph, on June 2, 1997, while their second child, Lola Grace, was born on June 16, 2001. Consuelos and Ripa became parents for the third time when they welcomed their son Joaquin Antonio on Feb. 24, 2003. 

Despite being together for many years and being parents to three children, Consuelos and Ripa keep the fire burning in their relationship by discovering new levels of intimacy and sharing beautiful moments. The couple’s fans on social media are used to them sharing pictures of each other showing their loved-up moments. In addition to those pictures, Consuelos and Ripa never shy away from flirting with each other at every opportunity. 

The couple was at it again on July 23, 2023, when Ripa took to her Instagram page to post a picture of her husband posing topless in the pool. Many of Ripa’s Instagram followers could not help but gush over her husband and took turns sharing their thoughts. 

While many were thrilled to see Ripa’s husband’s jaw-dropping physique on full display, the opposite could be said for the female host. At the 2024 Academy Awards Red Carpet, Ripa opted for a more revealing dress that caused an uproar on social media. Keep reading to learn more about the amazing couple and what upset Ripa’s fans when she stepped out for the star-studded event. 

Ripa and Consuelos are not only successful in their marriage but have built successful careers in television. Ripa is most famous for being the co-host of the syndicated morning TV talk show “Live! With Kelly and Mark.” She has held the position since 2001 and previously co-hosted it with seasoned television and on-air personality Ryan Seacrest. Seacrest had been Ripa’s co-host for six seasons but exited in April 2023. After his departure, Consuelos was hired to be his wife’s co-host, thus changing the show’s name from “Live! With Kelly and Ryan” to “Live! With Kelly and Mark.” 

Besides being a television show host, Ripa is also an actress known for portraying Hayley Vaughan on “All My Children.” She also starred in another ABC sitcom, “Hope & Faith,” where she played Faith Fairfield. 

On the other hand, Consuelos is an actor famous for his role as Mateo Santos in “All My Children.” He also portrayed Hiram Lodge on The CW drama series, “Riverdale” from 2017 to 2021. The father of three has also starred in movies like “The Great Raid,” “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and “Wedding Daze.” 

In addition to excelling in their careers, Consuelos and Ripa own a New York-based production company, Milojo. The couple remains influential in Hollywood and the entertainment industry at large. However, their relationship and social media shenanigans mostly endear them to fans. Ripa’s Instagram feed is dominated by pictures and videos of her handsome husband. The TV personality loves showing off her man and never shies away from gushing over his physical features. 

On July 23, 2023, Ripa took to her Instagram page to share a picture showing a shirtless Consuelos in a reclining position in a pool. The actor wore dark shades and board shorts and showed off his chiseled abs and upper body muscles as he tanned in the sun. The picture was enough to get many drooling, but Consuelos’ biggest fan was none other than his wife, Ripa, who captioned the post:

“It’s that time of year again 💦 @instasuelos.”

Many of the television anchor’s followers took turns gushing about her handsome husband and commented on the post. One of the fans wrote: 

“You have such a handsome husband!! ❤️❤️ ❤️ you and Mark were one of my favorite couples in All My Children!! I miss the show so so much!!”

Another fan gushed on the couple, as they wrote:

“Nice way to cool off !! Kelly and Mark I Iove your show!!! Kelly I love your show Generation Gap!!”

This was not the first time Ripa had shared thirsty snaps of her husband, as her Instagram feed has multiple shirtless pictures of Consuelos. During a November 2022 appearance on Danny Pellegrino’s “Everything Iconic” podcast, Ripa revealed that she posts thirst traps of Consuelos because she wants to get iconic singer Madonna’s attention. Ripa explained:

“That happened to me when Madonna followed me and Isaac Boots told me. He’s like, ‘Oh my God. Madonna followed you and I was like, ‘What? What? What?!’ and I immediately sort of changed everything I posted.”

Ripa added: 

“I started posting only shirtless photos of Mark because I was like, ‘Madonna doesn’t want to see my kids. She wants to see eye candy.’”

Though Ripa’s posts about her husband will surely get Madonna’s attention, she has caught her fans’ attention, too, and they love every bit of it. 

While many were thrilled to see Consuelos’ jaw-dropping physique, Ripa was on the receiving end of backlash when she tried to show some more skin on the red carpet of the 2024 Academy Awards. 

Ripa wore a strapless black gown by Jason Wu with a long train. She accessorized her look with a sparkly necklace and shiny jewels from Jennifer Fisher and Stephen Russell. The 54-year-old television personality turned heads with her sheer and almost see-through gown.  

As for Consuelos, the actor-host looked dapper in his perfectly fit and tailored suit, matching the elegance his wife had shown throughout the evening. 

“Mom and dad storming the red carpet,” Ripa captioned her photo on Instagram. 

Some of her fans showered her with compliments and praise. 

“Beautiful! Such a stunning couple!! You look like Oscar winners!! 🔥🙌🙌🔥🏆,” a fan commented. 

“Kelly your hair, the dress…you look gorgeous. I can’t even look at Mark in the photo cause you’re so stunning,” one said. 

“And the Oscar for most Beautiful couple goes to…Kelly and Mark!” someone remarked.

“❤❤❤❤FABULOUS AS ALWAYS!! Radiant, soul’s ✨absolutely extraordinary creatures of evening!!” a fan praised. 

However, not all were pleased with Ripa’s decision to reveal more skin at the star-studded formal event. 

“Kelly wear some bike shorts. You are lowering your self in the see through dress. You’re better than that! “a user pointed out. 

“I love you Kelly but not this dress,” another wrote. 

“She doesn’t even look like the same person anymore ?‍♀️” a third person added. 

Are you a fan of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos? What do you think about Kelly Ripa’s dress? Do you agree with some of the fans’ comments about it? Let us know, and pass this on to your family, friends, and other Kelly Ripa fans out there!