Kelly Ripa

Birthday: 2 October 1970, Stratford, New Jersey, USA

Birth Name: Kelly Maria Ripa

Height: 159 cm

Kelly Ripa had been performing in her senior high school play, The Ugly Duckling, when she was approached by her current manager, Cathy Parker, who encouraged her to pursue acting. After attending new Jersey's Camden County Community College, she performed in local theater productions before joining All My Children (1970) in November, 1990. Kelly has received nominations for a 1993 Daytime Emmy Award and a 1993 Soap Opera Award. Kelly, is the first in her family to enter the acting profession. She had studied ballet since age three, plays the piano and, in her words, is "no Barbra Streisand", but can carry a tune. Show less «

[on the search for Regis Philbin's replacement as her co-host] They certainly weren't looking for me...Show more »

[on the search for Regis Philbin's replacement as her co-host] They certainly weren't looking for me when they found me. When it clicks, America will know. Show less «

(on Natasha Richardson's death) She was a lady. I can't tell you enough what a good person she was, ...Show more »

(on Natasha Richardson's death) She was a lady. I can't tell you enough what a good person she was, and fun and vivacious and the most full of life. Show less «

The higher the heel, the happier I am! I have a pair of five-inch pumps that I consider my 'flats'.

There's no such thing as an uber-mom. I think children are like pancakes. You sort of ruin the first...Show more »

There's no such thing as an uber-mom. I think children are like pancakes. You sort of ruin the first one, and you get better at it the second time around. Show less «

Appreciate every second - even when you're exhausted.

I'd rather not have a moment when I'm known for my looks; being funny and interesting lasts longer. ...Show more »

I'd rather not have a moment when I'm known for my looks; being funny and interesting lasts longer. (Woman's World, February 7, 2006) Show less «

No matter how much I try to cool myself up, I'm really dorky. I think that's why people get me.

Kelly Ripa

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