InstagramHappy birthday, Kelly Ripa!
The beloved Live! With Kelly and Michael host celebrated her 44th birthday today, and the show made sure there was a special cake made just in her honor.
"We surprised @KellaRipa with a special @TastyKake birthday cake from @Bredenbecks Bakery! Happy birthday," the daytime talk show's official Instagram account posted.
They shared a pic of the multi-tiered cake, decorated with ornate colorful roses, biscuits, macaroons and layers of chocolate. Yum!
The show also posted a throwback pic of Ripa, showing off her adorable blond locks as a youngster and that same famous smile.
The birthday girl herself thanked all of her friends for the well wishes, writing, "Thank you to my boos @jessseinfeld and @tastykake and @bredenbecks for making 44 so sweet!"
Several others weighed in on the big celebration, sharing their love for Ripa and sending her their best wishes on Twitter.
Her hubby Mark Consuelos sent his leading lady a special message, writing, "Happy birthday boo!" after she revealed on the show that they were going to have a date night at the Carlyle Hotel in NYC to watch Rita Wilson perform.
.@KellyRipa Happy Birthday to an incredible woman, mother, mentor and friend- I guess this also counts as my #TBT pic.twitter.com/dqILT8VitJ
? Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) October 2, 2014Sarah Michelle Gellar also posted, "Happy Birthday to an incredible woman, mother, mentor and friend," and attached a throwback pic of the two blond ladies posing on a red carpet.
Happy birthday @KellyRipa! Always a good time and the most generous lady you will ever meet! pic.twitter.com/e63mU9w7jv
? Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 2, 2014Longtime friend and comrade Andy Cohen also shared a snapshot of him with the woman of the hour and wrote, "Happy birthday @KellyRipa! Always a good time and the most generous lady you will ever meet!"