Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos, turned heads with a rare red carpet appearance on October 20, 2024. The couple attended the Sunset BLVD Broadway opening night at St. James Theater in New York City, enjoying a well-deserved date night as busy parents of three children.
Kelly dazzled in a fitted gown featuring a black lace corset top paired with a flowing green skirt. She completed the ensemble with black heels adorned with white crystals, a minimal diamond necklace, a matching green ring, and a sleek black clutch.
Mark embraced classic elegance in a black suit layered over a white dress shirt. He added a touch of sophistication with a black tie and a chunky rose gold wristwatch. For a pop of color, he chose a multicolored striped pocket square tucked into his blazer.
Ripa and Consuelos flashed wide smiles for the cameras as they posed together on the red carpet, standing close in a one-sided embrace.
The All My Children actress also shared a glimpse of her dazzling night on her Instagram Story before heading out from their spacious bedroom. She shared a mirror selfie of herself and Mark, dressed to the nines and posing side by side. In the caption, she wrote,
“Steppin out with @instasuelos”.
Kelly And Mark Consuelos Discuss Gray Divorce On Their Talk Show
The couple’s red carpet appearance came less than a week after their public discussion on the topic of gray divorce on their show Live with Kelly and Mark on October 15, 2024.
While discussing an article about couples divorcing after their 50s despite being married for decades, Kelly jokingly mentioned her own thoughts on the subject after recently celebrating her 54th birthday. She shared,
“The astonishing rise of the gray divorce. And I was like, Oh, I want one!”
However, it quickly became clear during the episode that Kelly and Mark were engaged in a light-hearted, joking discussion. In reality, they are not considering divorce anytime soon.
Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa first met during the audition for the 1995 film, All My Children. After a few months of dating, they were married in Las Vegas in May 1996.
They share three children together and have been happily married for over 28 years.
Fans Harshly Criticize Kelly Ripa And Mark’s Date Night Outing
The online community flooded the social media with harsh negative comments about the couple’s date night. Several such comments read,
“The two of u are annoying. Mostly Kelly…”
“They are so narcissistic and annoying”.
“Most annoying couple on tv”.
“They are so overrated and overpaid, sickening 🤮”
Despite the criticism, Kelly and Mark remain committed to each other, showcasing their strong bond after nearly three decades together. Their public appearances reflect their enduring love and support for one another.