Kelly Ripa poses radiantly on the seashore in a sun-drenched self-portrait with birthday honoree Lola.
Kicking off a Special Week! Kelly Ripa is celebrating a moment close to her heart, as her much-adored daughter Lola turns 24!
The Live host kicked off the week's festivities, alongside her husband, Mark Consuelos, reminiscing about Lola's childhood days on the show. A sweet throwback picture of Mark holding a baby Lola was displayed, bringing back memories of her early days. They laughed about an early milestone — Lola's footprint on her birth certificate — with Mark joking about the fortune he's spent on her shoes since then.
In addition to the TV tribute, Kelly marked the occasion by sharing a heartwarming Instagram post, stating, "Another year lovelier! Happy birthday Lola, our favorite daughter." Accompanied by a beautiful montage, the post included a selfie of the two by the beach, capturing their special bond.
Learn More about Lola
Lola, who's currently based in London, is making waves in the music industry. Although she shares her time between New York City and London, her primary focus is on her music career [1][2]. Lola gives her followers sneak peeks into her creative process, professional endeavors, and artistic ventures on social media. Her parents and boyfriend, Cassius Kidston, stand behind her ambitions, with Kelly publicly expressing her support and pride in Lola’s ongoing musical journey [2][3].
The Consuelos family has a stunning beachside home in the Hamptons, which they enjoy during summer months. Despite their children setting off on their individual paths, the family still cherishes their trips together [1]. Kelly and her husband also enjoy vacationing with their children individually and documented their European trip with Lola after her graduation [1].
Lola is not the only one pursuing acting ambitions among Kelly and Mark’s children. Their son, Michael (28) lives in Brooklyn and also works as an actor, while their youngest child, Joaquin (22), recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in theater studies. He too aspires to follow his family's footsteps into acting [1].
Despite growing up in opulent homes, the kids have been instilled with strong work ethics and humility by their parents. Kelly and Mark aim to raise productive and thoughtful individuals who value others and carry a sense of professionalism [4]. Touching on this, Kelly shared during an interview with Daily Mail, explaining, "We want to raise caring, thoughtful, and generous people who are well-rounded." She added, "I wanted to raise good people, who are polite and don't expect the world handed to them." [4]
[1] Dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10619751/Kelly-Ripa-bravely-shows-daughter-Lolas-unique-birthmark-instagram.html[2] nymag.com/strategist/culture/2020/10/lola-consuelos-social-media-secrets.html[3] etcanada.com/kelly-ripa-marks-daughters-24th-birthday-with-heartfelt-post[4] dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11927943/Kelly-Ripa-reveals-growing-her-children-humbled-work-ethics.html
- As Lola's music career flourishes in London, the family's celebration of her 24th birthday extends beyond the TV screens, with an Instagram post from Kelly showcasing their special bond.
- Lola's journey into the music industry, coupled with her glimpses into her creative process on social media, highlight her ambition to excel, reminiscent of the same drive found in celebrities and celebrated figures of pop-culture.
