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Kelly Ripa Biography

Birth Name:Kelly Maria Ripa

Birth Place:Stratford, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

Actively participates in Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a cause she says she supports because her sister was nearly killed by a drunk driver
In conjunction with Electrolux, she has raised funds for The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund by hosting an annual summer fundraising event
Her manager discovered her while she was acting in a high school play called "The Ugly Duckling" in her senior year
Quote: "No matter how much I try to cool myself up, I'm really dorky․ I think that's why people get me․"
Quote: "Appreciate every second, even when you're exhausted․"
Best known as a bubbly, vivacious and talkative television show host
Her trademark style is characterized by her love of shoes, especially high heels
Has served as a spokesperson for such companies as Tide, 7 Up, Pantene, TD Bank, Electrolux and Ryka
The first short film produced by her production company, "The Bensonhurst Spelling Bee," went viral, quickly exceeding a million views
Broke the Guinness World Record for most Custard Pies Thrown in One Minute in 1988, the day after NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth broke the previous record by throwing pies at her

Awards

1993Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1993Soap Opera Digest Award-Hottest Female Star: nominated
1993Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: nominated
1994Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: nominated
1996Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: winner
1998Soap Opera Digest Award-Hottest Romance: winner
1999Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
1999Feature Film Award-Best Actress: winner
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
2000Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Lead Actress: winner
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2002Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2002Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2003Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2005Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2006Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2008Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2009Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Host of a Talk or Service Show: nominated
2010Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: nominated
2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Episodic: nominated
2011Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: winner
2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show Host: winner
2012People's Choice Award-Favorite Daytime TV Host: nominated
2013People's Choice Award-Favorite Daytime TV Host: nominated
2015Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: winner
2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: winner
2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2017Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment: nominated
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2018Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Talk Show/Entertainment: nominated
2019Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: winner
2020Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2021Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2022Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: nominated
2023Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: nominated
2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: winner
2025Daytime Emmy-Daytime Talk Series Host: nominated