Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening – after awkward ‘gray divorce’ discussion

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion

As I delve into this captivating gallery of images, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe at the remarkable journey of these individuals. Each photograph tells a story, a snapshot of a life lived boldly and vibrantly.


On Sunday evening, television personality Kelly Ripa and her husband-turned-co-host, Mark Consuelos, presented a harmonious public appearance as they attended the premiere of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway, held at the St. James Theatre in New York City.

54-year-old woman from New Jersey opted for a daring choice, donning a black lace and green silk slip dress under a black blazer, along with sparkling high heels chosen by stylist Audrey Slater-Spiegel.

A 53-year-old Spaniard always looked sharp, sporting a timeless black suit, a neat tie, a white dress shirt, a well-coordinated pocket square, and polished leather boots – all carefully chosen by stylist Ashley Pruitt.

Hairdresser Ryan Trygstad styled Kelly’s iconic golden curls, while makeup artist Kristofer Buckle accentuated her skin tone with contouring and added false eyelashes.

Ripa, with a following of 5.3 million on her social media platforms, shared two posts and expressed her admiration for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical featuring Nicole Scherzinger by saying it was “absolutely fantastic!

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion

As a die-hard admirer, I couldn’t help but be starstruck when the charming, diminutive host echoed Norma Desmond’s legendary phrase, “I’m all set for my close-up!” right on the red carpet.

Mark replied: ‘She’s ready!’

They had recently participated in their first public gathering following their uncomfortable conversation on air about an increasing trend of divorces among older baby boomers, often referred to as “gray divorces,” which occur when couples grow apart after raising their children.

In the October 11th episode, Kelly shared that she had been discussing an article with Mark, and Mark became quite defensive about it.

Consuelos replied: “When you returned from your journey, it seemed as if you exclaimed, ‘I just discovered a fantastic article!’

In her words, Ripa found the narrator’s voice in the article so persuasive that it made her think, “I really wish I could have one,” yet she quickly added, “But just to clarify, we do share many similarities, you understand.

These former homebirds beamed with pride as they have a 27-year-old son, an aspiring actor named Michael, a 23-year-old daughter, budding singer Lola, and another son, 21-year-old Joaquin, who is still a student at the University of Michigan.

Back in 1995, Kelly and Mark first crossed paths at a fitness center. Later, they starred as romantic duo Hayley and Mateo on the ABC daytime drama series All My Children.

In 1996, after just a year of courtship, Ripa and Consuelos secretly tied the knot at the Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas. Later in February, they made a return trip to reminisce about their impromptu wedding.

On June 7th, the unbreakable duo was honored with a Daytime Emmy Award for exceptional entertainment talk show hosts, marking their inaugural season as co-hosts. However, they chose to forego the event and instead devoted their time to Lola in London, where she recently relocated.

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion
Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos put on a strong united front at Broadway opening - after awkward 'gray divorce' discussion

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2024-10-21 18:05

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