FromAll My Childrento Parenthood, These are the 15 Best Throwback Photos of Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa

Mar. 15, 2025

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa.Photo:Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story has strong ’90s roots.After meeting during Consuelos' 1995 audition forAll 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 hostingLive with Kelly and Mark.Below, take a look back at some of the power couple’s best — and cutest — throwback photos.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story has strong ’90s roots.

After meeting during Consuelos' 1995 audition forAll 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 hostingLive with Kelly and Mark.

Below, take a look back at some of the power couple’s best — and cutest — throwback photos.

01of 15Sparks FlyMark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa on the set of ‘All My Children’ in 1996.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via GettyThe couple’s love story dates back to their time onAll 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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Sparks Fly

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa on the set of ‘All My Children’ in 1996.Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

Ann Limongello/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty

The couple’s love story dates back to their time onAll My Children— first meeting when Consuelos auditioned to be Ripa’s love interest on the show. Spoiler alert! He got the part.

02of 15Man Crush MondayRobert Milazzo/Walt Disney Television via Gett"Babies in black and white #magic 🎱," Ripapostedon Instagram in honor of her forever #mcm.

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Man Crush Monday

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“Babies in black and white #magic 🎱,” Ripapostedon Instagram in honor of her forever #mcm.

03of 15Meet the ParentsKelly Ripa/ InstagramHere’s Kelly meeting mama Consuelos for the first time back in 1995.

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Meet the Parents

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Here’s Kelly meeting mama Consuelos for the first time back in 1995.

04of 15The HoneymoonersKelly Ripa/ InstagramThehappy newlywedssmiled during their 1996 honeymoon in Capri, Italy.

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The Honeymooners

Thehappy newlywedssmiled during their 1996 honeymoon in Capri, Italy.

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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 ofAll My Childrento snap this frame-worthy photo back in 2000.

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Picture Perfect

07of 15Behind the PhotoRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyIn a throwback posted from the 1999 Daytime Emmys, Riparevealeda 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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Behind the Photo

In a throwback posted from the 1999 Daytime Emmys, Riparevealeda 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.”

08of 15Hollywood HeartthrobsBarry King/LiaisonThe two sizzled on the 1996 Soap Opera Digest Awards red carpet.

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Hollywood Heartthrobs

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The two sizzled on the 1996 Soap Opera Digest Awards red carpet.

09of 15Going StrongMark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe 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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Going Strong

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa.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.

10of 15Party PeopleAlbert Ferreira/startraksphoto.comThis sweet shot shows the two living it up at the 2007 Angel Ball.

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Party People

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This sweet shot shows the two living it up at the 2007 Angel Ball.

11of 15Met Gala MusesEvan Agostini/GettyThe bombshell duo posed at the 2007 Met Gala when the theme was “Poiret: King of Fashion.”

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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.”

12of 15Proud ParentsKelly Ripa/InstagramMom and Dad lovingly looked over their then-newborn Lola back in 2001.

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Proud Parents

Kelly Ripa/Instagram

Mom and Dad lovingly looked over their then-newborn Lola back in 2001.

13of 15Sunsets & SmilesKelly Ripa/InstagramCould they be any more perfect?

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Sunsets & Smiles

Could they be any more perfect?

14of 15Party of 5!Kelly Ripa/InstagramHere’s the Consuelos family looking extra adorable back in 2011.

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Party of 5!

Here’s the Consuelos family looking extra adorable back in 2011.

15of 15Laugh Out LoudKelly Ripa/InstagramGet you a partner who will make you belly laugh anywhere, anytime.

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Laugh Out Loud

Get you a partner who will make you belly laugh anywhere, anytime.

source: people.com