Sarah Michelle Gellar Recalls Kelly Ripa First Meeting Mark Consuelos

As a seasoned observer of celebrity dynamics, I must say that the Consuelos family seems to have their fair share of mischief and playful banter, which only adds to their charm. The way they navigate their relationships, especially between parents and children, is quite reminiscent of a classic sitcom – albeit with a touch of sophistication.

Sarah Michelle Gellar remembers Kelly Ripa‘s first time meeting Mark Consuelos all too well.

In 1995, the character Buffy The Vampire Slayer was present when a daytime talk show host first encountered her future spouse on the set of All My Children. She remembered that Kelly showed an instant crush towards Mark at that time.

Sarah, who portrayed Kendall Hart on the soap opera from 1993 to 1995, recounted a memorable tale, assuring it was genuine (feel free to correct me if I get it wrong). At the time, she was busy with hair and makeup preparations when Kelly entered. It was the ’90s, so Kelly sported large Velcro rollers in her hair, as was fashionable then.

The woman burst in, exclaiming, “Oh my goodness!” she said, at age 47. I asked, “What’s wrong?” She replied, “There’s the most stunning man in the rehearsal room. I have never… I’m smitten!”, and indeed that is you!

Mark appeared taken aback by the tale, responding with a surprised tone, “Indeed? I’d have thought she wouldn’t share such information with me!

Sarah retorted, “I’ve told you that story, though!”

Kelly, aged 54, also expressed a different viewpoint, remarking to her spouse, “I penned an entire book using those exact phrases! How can you say otherwise?

However, the actor from Riverdale seemed particularly attentive to a particular aspect of the narrative. “What a handsome fellow!” Mark quipped playfully. “Impressive indeed.

Regardless of whether or not the 53-year-old was familiar with his wife’s initial reaction to meeting him, Sarah wanted him and the audience to know that it’s “a totally true story.”

The actress from Dexter: Original Sin declared, “She was speechless!” This role left her utterly astonished, and surprisingly, she’s usually not at a loss for words.

In 1996, Kelly and Mark, who are parents to Michael (age 27), Lola (age 23), and Joaquin (age 21), previously shared that their first encounter took place in 1995 when he was auditioning for the role of a love interest opposite Kelly’s character Hayley Vaughan on All My Children.

Previously, she had portrayed the character for a span of five years before Mateo Santos joined the cast as her on-screen romantic interest. Both actors continued to star in the popular daytime drama until 2002.

For his part, while Mark was attracted to Kelly, his reaction was a little more restrained.

In 2014, he shared with HuffPost Live that he found her charming, attractive, and all those things, but he was extremely concentrated. He admitted he didn’t believe he had a chance with her, so his focus was not primarily on pursuing her.

Keep reading for more of Kelly and Mark’s confessions about their relationship.

During a 2017 episode of Live! With Kelly, Kelly Ripa playfully complained about her husband Mark Consuelos’ behavior after their private moments. She said, “When we have special time together at home, he becomes rude to me afterward, and I don’t like that. It seems strange to me. He becomes short with me, as if annoyed.

Due to certain incidents, such as when their father temporarily took over his Instagram feed for the show “Riverdale” back in 2019, causing comments like “Daddy, I love when you take over,” Michael Consuelos, Lola Consuelos, and Joaquin Consuelos are cautious whenever they browse social media. This is one of the reasons why their mother, a regular morning show guest, feels confident that her children have made an effort to remove any trace of themselves from these platforms. In fact, she stated in an interview with TopMob News in April 2023, “I’m positive they have blocked any account associated with our names. They block us as much as they can on social media.

Is that a shadow making Bruce Bozzi’s costume appear snug in the photos Kelly posted for Halloween in 2020, or is it something else? When her husband saw those pictures, he playfully pointed out the tight fit of his trousers.

Instead of grumbling, Kelly developed a routine of thoroughly examining herself before posting any family memories to social media, particularly during Halloween frenzies, because she wanted to share only the best moments.

The secret to their ever-lasting marriage after almost 30 years and three kids? “Love and sexy time,” Kelly said during a 2021 episode of Live!

The couple’s intimate way of dealing with stress came up when Mark was filling in as a guest co-host and he and Kelly were discussing the show Scenes From a Marriage.

In my own words, I’d put it this way: “I couldn’t imagine such troubles arising in the Consuelos household, for Mark would have swiftly addressed any issues that arose. He’d say something like, ‘Seeing you upset? Let me sort it out. Displeased about something? Don’t worry, I’ve got it handled. Feeling overwhelmed? Allow me to take care of it. I sense what you need.'” This conveys the essence of Kelly’s statement in a more personal and relatable way.

She continued, “Because everything for Mark is settled with—” before Mark interjected, “Love.”

In a different phrase, here’s how it could be rephrased:

Mark used some, uh, colorful language when Kelly posted a photo of herself in a rainbow-hued sequin sweatshirt. Commenting on the “More Glitter, Less Twitter” messaging on her top, the actor asked, “Baby, is that a G or a C..asking for a friend.”

Reminiscing about youngest son Joaquin’s 18th birthday, it seemed as if memories of Kelly’s birthday attire surfaced. As Mark posted an Instagram tribute in February 2021 saying, “Our little guy is all grown up,” Kelly replied, “Let me tell you, the process was truly enjoyable.” It appears that this experience took place on a global scale, as Mark mentioned he was conceived during a journey to Montreal.

During a September 2022 episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” Andy Cohen asked his friend a game titled “Have You Ever Had Sex There?” The response was affirmative for locations such as public bathrooms, their “All My Children” set, and even on a boat. When Cohen joked about their encounters in front of his house, the friend admitted that there were some places they hadn’t (yet) engaged in intimate activities. Kelly specified that these included riding in a car to an event, changing rooms in a department store, and the set of her daytime talk show.

Kelly’s preferred pose? The one that showcases her best feature. During the peak of the pandemic, while she was working on her show in NYC and he was filming Riverdale in Vancouver, they developed some rather absurd sexual routines, as she shared during a March 2023 episode of her Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast.

It seems that Kelly doesn’t usually intertwine professional and personal relationships. Recently, while discussing the romantic involvement that led to Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes leaving their roles as co-hosts on ABC’s GMA3, Kelly made a humorous comment about her and Mark maintaining professionalism now that he’s joined her at the Live desk.

After Joaquin left for college in 2021, Mark and Kelly found themselves accustomed to living in an empty nest. As they had grown used to coming and going freely, leaving doors open as they wished, their lifestyle changed when Lola returned from London, requiring them to secure the house once more. Joaquin’s summer break saw him returning home, necessitating another lockdown.

As I returned to live with my parents during my final semester at college, I found myself slipping into the routine of entering their room without a knock, which I now aim to correct.

In a playful manner reminiscent of Mark, he hinted at changes that their daughter would encounter upon unexpectedly entering their room from now on.

During a January episode of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, Mark playfully remarked, “Beware Lola Conseulos, for this week seems quite unusual, doesn’t it?” To which Kelly laughed in response, “Why is this week so peculiar? Is this week known to be exceptionally strange?” Mark responded with a smile, “Indeed, it is now.

What prompted the NSFW warning? During the episode, Mark and Kelly revealed that they talked to Lola because she had a habit of unexpectedly opening their bedroom door without notice.

He clarified, “Lola, I hope you understand me correctly, but I’m overjoyed to see you back! We’ve all been missing you terribly. You’re the soul of our family – always making us laugh, and you’re just amazing. However, there’s something I need to ask: could you please be a bit more careful?

2024-12-11 16:50

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