The Many Reasons Why Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa's Family Is Your Favorite

Even when Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are grossing out their kids with their romantic antics, son Michael thinks of his parents as the epitome of #goals—and the family still loves being together.

By Natalie Finn Feb 16, 2023 3:00 PMTags
Watch: How Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos Feel Having an "Empty Nest"

No one can come between Kelly Ripa and her thirst trap pics of husband Mark Consuelos.

Including their weirded-out daughter.

"That's disgusting," Lola Consuelos, now 21, chided her mom during a 2020 interview with People. "I block that out of my mind. I forgot that you even did that. I don't even know if I follow you on Instagram still! I'm kidding, I would never."

Which may be for the best, because her parents' decades-long relationship only seems to grow stronger—and hotter—with time. Especially as Mark joins the long-running morning show host for what she joked was "the contractual obligation phase of our relationship." The actor is set to take his place alongside her at the desk of the newly rebranded Live with Kelly and Mark now that Ryan Seacrest is making his exit after six successful seasons.

Even son Michael Consuelos, 25, has to admit there's a method to their madness.

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"One hundred percent they're relationship goals, and it's weird because I've been with them the longest," Michael, who played a younger version of his dad's character on Riverdale in 2021, told Entertainment Tonight in August. "Not a year after they were married, about a year, then I came into the picture. So we kind of grew up together, at least that's how I see it."

Next he'll be taking credit for how well they turned out, but Kelly and Mark were only about the age their eldest son is now when they met and just knew.

"Happy birthday to the light of our lives @instasuelos," Kelly, 52, wrote in honor of Mark's 50th in 2021, after getting fans psyched for the milestone with a series of shirtless pics of her husband. "I've loved you for more than half of your life, here are the years before we met. I was looking for you." And on her birthday Oct. 2, Mark dedicated a post to "my best friend, lover, confidant. My dance partner in life...My forever girl."

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They officially became empty-nesters in 2021 when son Joaquin, 19, started college at the University of Michigan—"We've done it before but the other two, they stayed in New York so we knew they were there," his mom shared on Live With Kelly and Ryan after they got him settled—but even though there isn't quite as much all-five-together time for the family these days, they make the most of it when they have it.

And happily, they take pictures.

In honor of soon-to-be cohosts big news, check out these sweet Consuelos family moments:

Empty Nest, No Problem

For the first September in at least 20 years that she didn't have a kid to see off to school, Kelly filled the void with a throwback from 2008.

Look Out, Behind You!

Looks like Michael's about to get the drop on his little sister in this pic their dad shared on Lola's 19th birthday in 2020.

Class of 2021

Joaquin is surrounded by love at his high school graduation.

Big Men on Campus

"Looks like @instasuelos just found out he won't be @joaquinconsuelos roommate in the fall," Kelly teased during a trip to Ann Arbor before Joaquin started at University of Michigan.

Kelly took a few days off in March 2022 to watch the Wolverines compete in the Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Detroit.

Still a freshman, Joaquin didn't wrestle this time, but still, Kelly said on Live upon her return, "It took years off my life watching these young men."

Generational Health

The whole family finally made it to Greece and Italy in June 2021 after the pandemic had other plans in 2020.

"Last year's graduation trip for our oldest son and niece was delayed long enough to become a graduation trip for the family newborns as well," Kelly shared.

Heavenly Holiday

This family pic from their Mediterranean getaway turned out so well, Kelly made it their 2021 holiday card.

A Sweet Memory

"Happy Easter from the year 2012 because Lola approved this photo," Kelly captioned this throwback, never missing a chance to tease her perpetually appalled teen on social media.

Beautiful Girls

Mark wished the "spectacular women" in his life a happy International Women's Day

Apples of Her Eye

"Happy Valentine's Day to the loves of my life!" Kelly wrote from the heart on Feb. 14, 2022.

Nice View if You Can Get It

Kelly celebrated the fruits of her labor on National Sons Day, Sept. 28, 2021.

Mommy & Son

Kelly and Mark's eldest child, son Michael Consuelos, 24 at the time, posted this sweet throwback photo of him and his mom on her 51st birthday in 2021, writing, "Happy Birthday, Mom!! I hope you have the greatest day ever. You're a badass and an inspiration to everyone. Also, when I call you a T. Rex, I mean it as a compliment. You should know that by now."

History Repeating

In August 2020, Kelly Ripa shared an epic recreation of an old family photo from 2003 on Instagram. With youngest son Joaquin on her lap and older kids Michael and Lola perfectly in place, we'd say they nailed it despite the fact that, as Kelly noted, "objects may appear larger."

Glad Grad

In May 2020, Kelly and Mark celebrated eldest son Michael's graduation—albeit a virtual one, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic—from New York University. Marking the occasion, Kelly wrote on Instagram, "And just like that you graduated college. MJC, the joy and pride you have brought our family is indescribable. I love you with all my heart."

All Grown Up

From kids to teenagers! "#tbt 2011 vs. 2019 Les murs sont devenus plus petits," Kelly shared in an Instagram post that showed just how much her kids have grown. 

School's Out

"The Graduate #2019," Kelly wrote on Instagram celebrating Lola's final days of high school. 

Star-Studded Walk

Kelly receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015 was an all-hands-on-deck event.

Milestone Moments

Kelly matched her son's gown and the flowers at Joaquin's middle school graduation.

Selfie Time

When your family is this beautiful, you would likely be posing for selfies more often than not too. 

Joy to the World

Holidays always bring family together and this famous crew is no exception. 

Family Fun Day

Back in 2003, Kelly and husband Mark Consuelos celebrated the opening night for A Year With Frog and Toad at Maxine's in New York City.

Red Carpet Pros

Back in 2001, Mark and Kelly took their son to the ATLANTIS The Lost Empire premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. 

Snow Day

Whether they are traveling somewhere hot and tropical or cool and snowy, this family always knows how to have a good time.