In February 2001, Kelly Ripa took the morning television genre by storm and joined Regis Philbin as his co-host on “Live! With Regis and Kelly”, one of the most sought after seats in television. She has filled the role rather impressively and has already become a fixture on the popular syndicated talk show.

Kelly continues her long time role as Hayley Vaughan, on ABC’s “All My Children”. Kelly has become one of “All My Children’s” most popular young actors and has graced the covers of numerous fan magazines. She received the 1996 Soap Opera Award for Outstanding Younger Lead Actress, and along with her husband, the 1997 Soap Opera Award for Hottest Romance. Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1993, her nomination in 1999 for Best Supporting Actress was her second.

She is married to her “All My Children” co-star Mark Consuelos.