Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photos

Kelly Ripa isn’t going to let Kathie Lee Gifford just say whatever she wants!

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son Michael is determined to further follow his parents' footsteps, and he just got yet another opportunity to do so.MORE: Inside Michael Strahan’s public fall out with former co-star Kelly Ripa The 25-year-old is an aspiring actor, and previously starred alongside his father in Riverdale, playing the younger version of Mark's character, Hiram Lodge.Now he is further expanding his resumé, with more help from his parents, as he stars in a movie produced by them.WATCH: Kelly Ripa shows off incredible physique in head-turning mini dress for TV appearance MORE: Kelly Ripa looks tiny alongside her youngest son – and he is so grown up!Michael will play the character of Petey in an upcoming Lifetime movie, Let's Get Physical, which is backed by Milojo Productions, the longtime couple's production company. Speaking with People Magazine, the young star opened up about what his acting journey has been like, and how grateful he is for his parents' help."I read the script and I really, really enjoyed the character.

Michael Consuelos didn’t mind having his parents as his bosses. ET spoke to the 25-year-old actor ahead of the release of his latest film, “Let’s Get Physical”, and he revealed why it was a bonus to have his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, produce the TV movie.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have one of the longest and happiest marriages in showbiz, but if it wasn't for the Riverdale star's boldness, it may not have happened. The couple co-hosted Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday, and revealed the way Mark declared his love for his wife before they were even dating. MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola shares sun-drenched photo after launching music careerKelly and Mark were chatting on-air about the first time he told her she was 'the one'.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The former All My Children co-stars were at the Daytime Emmys but both had alternative dates. Mark was there with his sister, and Kelly had a boyfriend! The father-of-three confessed that although they weren't together he knew that he was "madly in love with this woman," but the situation was "complicated".MORE: Kelly Ripa shares rare family photo – and fans can't get over one thingMORE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son lives a very different life to his famous parentsHe then revealed the very bold way he approached his now-wife with his feelings. A post shared by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan (@livekellyandryan)Kelly and Mark discussed the first time he told her he loved her "I wanted to deliver a message without anyone else knowing," he said. "I grab a glass and ask.

, and he revealed why it was a bonus to have his parents, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, produce the TV movie.«It’s not just on this, my parents are my bosses in in life,» Michael quipped. "… There’s pluses, obviously, there’s ease. Some things are easier and some things are a lot harder. You always [have to] bring your A game."«I wasn’t much of a sports guy growing up, [but] when I was at a cross country meet and my parents were around I’m like, 'I have to really bring it, because they're watching,'» he added.

Kelly Ripa joked that husband Mark Consuelos was getting "attention on the street" during her show Thursday. Ripa just released her new book, "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories," which landed her on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Despite the success, the memoir has received criticism over Ripa's portrayal of her working relationship with Regis Philbin.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are proud parents to their three kids, Michael, Lola, and Joaquin Consuelos, and they've all definitely taken after them in some way or the other.MORE: Kelly Ripa opens up about discovering third pregnancy and Mark Consuelos' reactionMichael and Lola, in particular, have followed their parents into the arts, with the former studying filmmaking and the latter in music production, both at NYU.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa's son Joaquin shares glimpse into lavish family vacationWhile Joaquin left the family home for the University of Michigan for their wrestling program, he has more in common with his parents than you'd think.In her book, Live Wire, Kelly discussed how her kids eventually left for university, and wrote about her youngest son's interest in the arts as well.MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford reveals reason she won't read Kelly Ripa's new book"As a wrestler, he interviewed virtually with athletic coaches," she penned, also adding that he had the acting bug, just like his parents."As a burgeoning actor, he auditioned for the various drama departments, virtually.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos might have celebrated their status as "empty nesters" after their youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, went to college in 2021, but they've already lost the title. The pair had been vocal about adjusting to their life post-kids, but on Wednesday's, Ripa revealed that they're no longer the only ones in their home. «We were kind of empty nesters and then my mom had heart surgery,» Ripa, 52, explained. «So now we're living with my parents. And Mark's like, 'That didn't take long.' The nest is full again but with older people.» She joked that her and Consuelos' parents have all needed their help at some point. «We love collectively all of our parents, and we appreciate that they fall apart in different stages,» she quipped.

Mark Consuelos has a risqué birthday shout-out for his wife, Kelly Ripa! On Sunday, the star celebrated the host on Instagram. “Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments. So proud of you.❤️❤️❤️,” Consuelos wrote next to a series of pictures of the birthday girl.  The photo carousel led with a picture of Ripa leaning on a piano, followed by photos of Ripa and Consuelos at dinner, taking in the views during a picnic and of course, showing a little PDA. A post shared by Mark Consuelos (@instasuelos)Ripa’s other leading man, Ryan Seacrest, took to his social media to also share birthday wishes.

Kelly Ripa is being showered with love as she celebrates her 52nd year around the sun, and her good friend David Muir is the latest celebrity to honor her on her special day!MORE: Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photosThe two have shared plenty of off and on screen moments and milestones together as longtime friends, and the star took a moment out of his weekend to wish her a very happy birthday.Taking to Instagram, he shared an adorable photo of the two where their love for each other and their friendship is truly palpable.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendshipMORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosThe snapshot, which he posted to Instagram Stories, sees the two cozied up and engulfed in laughter. David is leaning his head face forward onto Kelly's cheek, while she is resting her own on her palm.In the caption, he joked: "I think I said something about you being an author one day," a nod to the Live! host officially becoming an author with the recent launch of her book, Live Wire.He added: "Happy birthday," with a red heart emoji, and Kelly was quick to repost it onto her own Instagram Stories.

Kelly Ripa has detailed how she feared she would get divorced from husband Mark Consuelos after their third child moved to college and left them as empty-nesters.MORE: Kelly Ripa makes surprisingly candid confession about the beginning of her marriage"It's scary, thrilling, liberating, shocking... and quiet," Kelly shared of living in a house with just Mark after raising three children over their 26 years of marriage.WATCH: Kelly Ripa and Michael Consuelos get into discussion about her eating habits"There were moments when I was like, 'We're going to be that couple: Our third child goes to college and we get divorced because this is it.' But there was this other moment, where we went to the beach alone for the first time since our honeymoon with cheese and a baguette,' she told People, adding that she realized she now had time to notice the sunset."So I think for us, it was 'Oh, this next phase of our lives, this is kind of great.'"Mark and Kelly wed in 1996 and the TV personality added that looking back they were both too young to get married but they have "fought for our marriage when it would have been easier to quit and throw in the towel".The two met on the set of All My Children when Kelly played the character of Hayley Vaughan and her husband, fittingly, her love interest Mateo Santos.

After two-plus decades of marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have never stopped having the hots for each other — and they want the world to know!

It’s tough to shock Andy Cohen, but Kelly Ripa managed to do it with the reveal that she and husband Mark Consuelos had sex in the Bravo exec’s house.

Kelly Ripa didn’t hold back as she was questioned about her and husband Mark Consuelos’ sex life on Thursday’s “Watch What Happens Live”.

Jenna Dewan is getting steamy in a new film, executive produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. In Lifetime’s upcoming movie,, Dewan plays a fitness instructor who moves into a small town to open a pole dancing business -- which doubles as a prostitution ring.  When it comes to working with the beloved Hollywood couple, Dewan couldn’t enjoy it more. “I’m obsessed with them,” she told ET’s Deidre Behar at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Kelly Ripa is gushing over her husband. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 51-year-old morning show host ahead of the release of her new book and she explained why she dedicated to her husband, Mark Consuelos.«I think of this book really as a love letter to Mark. That’s why I dedicated the book to him, because he really has walked through most of my adult life with me,» she tells ET.

A candid approach. Kelly Ripa did not hold back about her personal or professional life in her new book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories.