Entrepreneur, host, actress and producer, Kelly Ripa, is one of the most powerful voices in media, with a diverse body of work both on and off camera.

A household name for nearly two decades, Ripa has anchored the award-winning top morning talk show “Live” franchise for 16 years. Ripa’s accomplishments extend beyond daytime television as she has evolved her career as an entrepreneur, producer and designer.

In 2016, Ripa was honored with her fifth Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host on behalf of “Live.” Her contributions as host of “Live” have helped garner the show 14 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Show, winning the award for the first time in 2012. In addition, Ripa has received two TV Guide Award nominations for Favorite Daytime Talk Show and multiple People’s Choice nominations for Favorite Talk Show Host.

Beginning her entertainment career as an actress, Ripa’s success spans numerous celebrated television series. In 2003, she ventured into primetime, starring in Hope & Faith. Prior to this, Ripa concluded her 12-year tenure as “Hayley Vaughan,” the role which launched her career, on ABC’s beloved daytime drama, All My Children.

Through her NY-based production company, Milojo Productions, now in its tenth year, Ripa works alongside her husband, Mark Consuelos to bring powerful stories to life. The company, which champions top-of-the-line documentaries, has partnered with several successful comedy writers and sold several scripted projects.

In October 2015, Ripa was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Ripa is actively involved with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance (OCRFA), the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research while supporting women and their families.

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