Kelly Ripa Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What Is Kelly Ripa’s Net Worth and Salary?

With a net worth of $120 million, Kelly Ripa is an American actress and daytime television host. She gained fame while portraying Hayley Vaughn on the long-lasting soap opera “All My Children,” where she became half of one of the most adored couples in the soap opera industry. Her genuine chemistry with her onscreen partner, Mark Consuelos, who played Mateo Santos, unfolded behind the scenes as well, leading to their marriage a year after they started working together.

As she wrapped up her final season of “All My Children,” Ripa successfully auditioned to co-host the morning show previously known as “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.” In 2001, “Live! with Regis and Kelly” was launched. The revamped morning show quickly turned into a hit and has sustained its popularity even after Regis’s retirement and passing. Ripa transitioned through different co-hosts, first teaming up with Michael Strahan and later with Ryan Seacrest on “Live with Ryan and Kelly” until 2023. Following Seacrest’s exit, the show was rebranded as “Live with Kelly and Mark,” where she now co-hosts with Consuelos. For her efforts on the show, Kelly Ripa enjoys an annual salary of $22 million.

Besides her hosting duties, she also had a role in the beloved sitcom, “Hope & Faith,” which aired from 2003 to 2006.

Early Life

Born as Kelly Maria Ripa on October 2, 1970, in Berlin, New Jersey, she is the child of Joseph Ripa, who served as the Democratic County Clerk for Camden County, and Esther, a homemaker. Her sister Linda authors children’s books. The sisters were raised in a Roman Catholic household. Notably, Kelly became the first individual in her family to pursue a career in acting. She practiced ballet and played piano throughout her childhood. During her time at Eastern Regional High School in New Jersey, her drama teacher encouraged her to follow an acting path. Kelly took part in local theater productions and later enrolled in Camden County College but chose to leave to chase her acting aspirations in New York City.

Career

Ripa promptly secured various local television roles with her first national exposure occurring in 1986 when she joined as a regular dancer on “Dancin’ On Air,” which subsequently led to her position on “Dance Party USA.”

She gained recognition in 1990 for her role as party girl Hayley Vaughn Santos in the ABC soap opera “All My Children,” a role she held until 2002. It was during this time that she met her future spouse, Mark Consuelos. Following her tenure on “All My Children,” Ripa appeared in the sitcom “Hope and Faith.”

Since February 2001, she has co-hosted numerous versions of the morning talk show “Live! with Regis and Kelly,” while also taking part in various television series and films, including “Hope and Faith” and “Missing.” The engaging banter and remarkable chemistry between Ripa and her co-star Regis Philbin drew in many new viewers, achieving impressive ratings. They became known for openly discussing their personal and family lives during broadcasts, averaging around 6 million viewers.per day.

After Regis retired in January 2011, Kelly took over as the head of the show, which had a variety of guest co-hosts under the title “Live! with Kelly.” In 2012, Michael Strahan joined her as a co-host, leading to a rebranding as “Live with Kelly and Michael.” Following Strahan’s exit in 2016, the show returned to its former title of “Live! with Kelly.” The following year, Ryan Seacrest stepped in as her new co-host, and the show was renamed “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” Following Ryan’s announcement of his departure in April 2023, Kelly’s husband, Mark Consuelos, took his place.

Ripa will return to the role of Hayley Vaughn in the “All My Children” spinoff titled “Pine Valley.”

Other Work

Ripa has served as a spokeswoman for brands such as 7 Up, Tide, and Pantene, but currently, her main partnerships are with Electrolux and Ryka. She also boasts an impressive voiceover career, including projects like “Kim Possible,” “Delgo,” and “Fly Me to the Moon.” While her daytime TV contributions are widely recognized, she has also appeared in a few films, including the critically acclaimed “Marvin’s Room” in 1996, where she shared the screen with Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Accolades

For her work on “All My Children,” Ripa won five “Soap Opera Digest” Awards and received three Daytime Emmy nominations. Alongside co-host Regis Philbin, she claimed a Daytime Emmy for “Outstanding Talk Show Host” in 2001, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2016. The show garnered the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show in its 24th year. Kelly has also been nominated for numerous People’s Choice Awards for her performance on the show. In 2015, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ripa was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2017 and was awarded her sixth Daytime Emmy in 2019.

Personal Life

In 1995, Ripa met Mark Consuelos while working on “All My Children.” They eloped on May 1, 1996. Together, they have three children: Michael Joseph (born 1997), Lola Grace (born 2001), and Joaquin Antonio (born 2003). Remarkably, on the day of Ripa’s first “Live! With Regis” audition on November 1, 2000, a celebrity psychic guest accurately predicted that she was expecting her second child.

Kelly Ripa Real Estate

Mark and Kelly possess multiple residences across the nation.

Their initial significant NYC condominium was a spacious loft, covering 5,625 square feet, featuring three bedrooms along with 3.5 bathrooms. The unit boasted a large eat-in kitchen fitted with multiple refrigerators, a separate family wing that included two bedrooms and a playroom, a library/den, and an office,and a gym exclusive for personal use. The family found such joy in that location that they decided to move to the 9,865 square foot penthouse suite, previously occupied by Nicole Kidman, once they outgrew their $2.8 million loft. In 2005, they purchased Kidman’s 6,700-square-foot residence for $9 million. Eventually, they sold the initial condo for approximately $6.8 million, resulting in a profit of $3 million. In 2014, they sold the Kidman property for $24.5 million.

Currently, their main residence is a five-bedroom townhouse in NYC, valued at no less than $30 million. This five-story abode features an elevator that leads to a private rooftop patio and garden. For their holidays, they enjoy a ski home in Telluride, Colorado, and a beachfront property in the Hamptons. They acquired their Hamptons residence for $2.35 million in 2004, and it is estimated to be worth between $10-15 million today. Together, their real estate investments amount to at least $45 million.