Kelly Ripa's Kids Today Ignite Buzz Over Major Transformations — Photos

Independent lede: Photos spanning several years show Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' three children at different stages of life. Later images highlight the milestones and accomplishments that followed those early years.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, both 55, have been married since May 1996 after meeting while working on the daytime soap opera "All My Children."

Over the years, the couple raised three children while continuing their careers in television and entertainment. They have also spoken publicly about how parenting evolved as their children got older.

As reported by People, Kelly reflected, "As you get older and you learn more, that youngest kid hopefully benefits from a little bit more wisdom ... and hopefully fewer nerves."

Their eldest son later joked about that change from the children's perspective. "Younger siblings get to do whatever they want right out of the gate," he said.

The Detail in the Childhood Photos That Changes Everything

The photos show the siblings at ages far removed from the adults they are today.

Michael, Lola, and Joaquin Consuelos appear together in one of the family's early photos. The image offers a glimpse of the siblings years before they began pursuing different interests and careers.

Another group of photos shows the children at even younger ages. Some images appear to capture family time at home, while others show the siblings during earlier childhood moments with Kelly and Mark.

Kelly has said that raising her children challenged some of her early assumptions about parenting boys and girls. "My sons are just as sensitive as my daughter, and my daughter is as strong as my sons," she said.

Today, all three of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' children are adults pursuing their own interests and careers, according to People.

While their paths have taken different directions, each has reached new milestones since the family photos taken during their younger years.

Michael Consuelos: The Comparison Fans Kept Making

As childhood photos give way to more recent images, many of the comments focus on the same thing: how much Michael Consuelos looks like his father.

Michael was born on June 2, 1997, in New York City. Now 29, he is the oldest of Kelly and Mark's three children.

Whenever family photos are shared online, fans frequently point out the resemblance between Michael and Mark, often describing the two as nearly identical.

Among the comments shared on social media, one person wrote, "That boy is his dad's clone! Lucky kid!! Daddy is hawt [sic]." Another commented, "He looks like his Father [sic]," while a third wrote, "He is his dad's twin!"

Michael has also joked about another similarity he shares with Mark.

Michael said, "My dad has a cool closet. I often raid my dad's closet — and he always notices. He's like, 'Hey, where's this?' And I'm like, 'Oh, you weren't home. You were in Vancouver for a while, so I figured...' He's like, 'Don't figure, ask!'"

The similarities extend beyond appearance and personal style.

Before entering the entertainment industry professionally, Michael graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2020.

Since graduating from college, he has followed in his father's footsteps and pursued a career in entertainment.

He now works as an actor, writer, director, and producer. In 2021, Michael appeared on the hit Netflix series "Riverdale" as a younger version of Mark's character, Hiram Lodge.

Speaking about the experience, Michael described it as a "bucket list moment" and said he enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside his father.

Kelly has also spoken publicly about qualities she admires in her oldest child. In 2019, she said Michael had "the strongest moral compass" of anyone she had ever known. "He is just such a good and decent and thoroughly kind person," she said.

Michael's photos prompted discussion about family resemblance. The next images focus on the second sibling, whose path into adulthood generated a different kind of conversation.

Lola Consuelos: The Independence Her Parents Gradually Embraced

Lola Grace Consuelos, born on June 16, 2001, is the middle child of Kelly and Mark's three children. Now 24, she has reached several milestones of her own, including the launch of her music career.

Lola launched her music career in August 2022 with the release of her debut single, "Paranoia Silverlining." This milestone received public support from both Kelly and Mark, who promoted the song on social media.

Since then, Lola has continued pursuing music while expanding her presence at fashion and entertainment events. Recent appearances have highlighted her activities beyond music as she has taken on a more public profile.

As Lola entered adulthood, Kelly and Mark began speaking publicly about her growing independence, personality, and confidence. Michael described his sister as "the funniest, hands down." Their dad, Mark, agreed and said:

"She is just so smart and witty and funny, and she just gets it, you know? Lola knows exactly what people are about and how to handle herself in any situation."

Her parents have also discussed how their approach to raising her changed over time.

Kelly once revealed that Lola wanted a public Instagram account before she was allowed to have one. "She had really wanted a public account, but we made her wait until she was an adult," Kelly said.

According to Kelly, Lola made her account public shortly after turning 18. Mark has also reflected on becoming less protective as his daughter got older.

"As overprotective as I thought I would be when she was born and I was holding her in my arms, I've mellowed a bit," Mark said. "Because I'm really aware of what a good head on her shoulders she has."

Kelly has said that she continues learning from her daughter as well.

While discussing Lola's generation, Ripa said she admired the way young women support one another. "It really gives me hope," Kelly said. "For all the talk about women helping other women, I see it in her generation in a way I never have before."

As Lola reached milestones in music and public life, Joaquin was building a different identity through athletics and college competition.

Joaquin Consuelos: The Path That Took Him From Wrestling Mats to Broadway Events

Joaquin Consuelos, born on February 24, 2003, is the youngest of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' three children.

Now 23, Joaquin spent much of his young adulthood focused on athletics. After graduating from high school in 2021, he enrolled at the University of Michigan and joined the school's wrestling team.

Kelly and Mark frequently shared updates about his college experience and attended competitions to support him throughout his time at Michigan.

One of the biggest highlights came in 2022 when Joaquin and his teammates won the Big Ten wrestling championship. Later that year, he appeared with Kelly and Mark at a Michigan football event honoring the team, where he showed off his championship ring.

Joaquin remained involved in wrestling while completing his studies. In spring 2025, he graduated from the University of Michigan, marking the end of a chapter that began with his college commitment several years earlier.

More recently, Joaquin has appeared at Broadway-related events and theater projects. The appearances have introduced many fans to a different side of him after years of following his accomplishments as a student-athlete.

Mark has spoken about the perspective his youngest son brings to conversations. "You'll have conversations with Joaquin where you realize you've just learned something new about the way he thinks," he explained.

Mark's observation is one of several comments he and Kelly have shared while reflecting on their children as they entered adulthood.

Looking Back at the Family Photos Today

The photos span childhood, school years, college milestones, and more recent public appearances involving Michael, Lola, and Joaquin.

Together, they capture a timeline that Kelly and Mark have occasionally shared with the public while raising their three children.

The couple has also reflected on what it has been like to see their children reach adulthood. Ripa said viewers who watched the family over the years sometimes approach her children with memories of seeing them grow up.

"Now our children, who are adults, meet people who will come up to them and say, 'Oh, I've watched you grow up. I'm so proud of you.' And that means something to us," Ripa said.

Consuelos said those experiences have given the family something meaningful to look back on. "This is going to be a really fun [chapter of life] that we can look back on, I know with great joy," he said.

The images capture moments from different chapters of the family's life, connecting memories from the past with the lives they lead today.