Mark Consuelos shared a romantic yet hilarious birthday message for his wife, Kelly Ripa, on her 54th birthday. On October 2, 2024, he took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute, featuring an adorable video compilation of Kelly over the years.
The video showcased several sweet moments, including Kelly posing solo, some with their children, a childhood photo of Kelly, and glimpses of the couple’s romantic date nights.
The clip was set to Madonna’s fitting track, I’m Addicted. In the caption, Mark wrote,
“Happy Birthday, Sexy! I’m so glad you were born.
What a beautiful sprint around the sun.
The best is yet to come. P.S. I promise not to snore so much this year”.
The TV host responded in the comments section of her husband’s Instagram post, praising his song choice, which perfectly captured the essence of their relationship. Moreover, as a longtime fan of Madonna, Kelly was thrilled, writing,
“Thank you baby, excellent song choice ❤️”
Mark Consuelos Surprises Kelly With An On-Air Birthday Party
During an episode of the couple’s live show, Live with Kelly and Mark, which aired on Ripa’s birthday, the Riverdale star surprised his wife with a light blue, two-tiered Carvel signature ice cream cake.
He revealed that it’s a birthday tradition for her each year. While presenting the cake to Kelly, Mark said,
“No birthday would be complete without your favorite annual Fudgie the Whale from Carvel”.
Kelly looked both shocked and overjoyed. She hilariously expressed her gratitude for the sweet gesture, thanking her husband and the audience. She said,
“Thank you, Carvel! Thank you for inventing Fudgie the Whale, which is the only reason I agree to turn older every year. Thank you all for making my birthday so special. Happy birthday to all of you, my fellow Libras!”
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 28 years.
Fans Shower Kelly Ripa With Love On Mark’s Birthday Tribute Post
Fans flooded Mark’s Instagram post with heartfelt messages for the actress. Several positive comments read,
“Happy Birthday Kelly!!! I love you for many reasons but one of the reasons is how much you love Madonna like I do! Celebrate! 🎉🎊🥳❤️”
“I’m happy for you and Mark and your little family and it’s fun watching how your talented children have grown up and you Mark are together LIVE now. Wishing you many blessings!🎉🎂👠🌹🥂”
“Heart, style, grace humor, beauty inside and out !! Happy Birthday Kelly 💕💕we all love you!”
Mark’s heartfelt tribute, combined with Kelly’s joyful reactions, gave fans even more reason to celebrate the couple’s enduring love. As they continue to share their fun and affectionate moments with the world, their bond only seems to grow stronger with each passing year.