Well, folks, it seems even the strongest love stories have a little drama. In a candid new interview, Kelly Ripa has opened up about the unexpected bump in the road she and her husband, Mark Consuelos, faced just before tying the knot. Believe it or not, the couple actually broke up a week before they eloped in Las Vegas back in 1996. Who would've thought?
Here's the scoop: "Right before we got married, we broke up. Yeah, we broke up and got back together the day before we went off and eloped. And boy, did we elope! We hopped on a flight to Vegas and said 'I do,'" the ever-charming Kelly shared with Emma Diamond and Julie Kramer on their Comments by Celebs podcast this week. Can you believe it? The 47-year-old star spilled the beans on this hidden chapter of her love story with Mark.
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Love Finds a Way: Kelly and Mark’s Rollercoaster Journey
Kelly went on to share the dramatic details: "We broke up the week before we got married… But wait, it gets better! He popped the question the day before we got married. Can you believe that? But here's the kicker—on the very same day we got back together, we were at a taping of Regis and Kathie Lee. It was their Mother’s Day special, and guess what? One of the dreams of one of the mothers was to meet Mark and me!"
She continued, "We were her favorite characters on All My Children. She wanted to meet us, and I think we were either driving out a new car or pushing out a new pool table or something. She got a present from her kids, and we brought it out to her. It all ties together in this beautiful, chaotic way. Love has its own way of working things out, doesn't it?"
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From Soaps to Weddings: A Love Story for the Ages
It all started back in 1995 when Kelly and Mark first met on the set of ABC's All My Children. Love blossomed, and one year later, the couple decided to take the plunge. On May 1, 1996, they tied the knot in a whirlwind Vegas wedding. Fast forward to today, and the Hollywood power couple has built an incredible life together, welcoming three beautiful children into their family: son Michael Consuelos, 21, daughter Lola Consuelos, 17, and son Joaquin Consuelos, 15.
It's clear that Kelly and Mark's love story is one for the ages. Through the ups and downs, they’ve managed to create a life filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. Who knew their journey would include a pre-wedding split and a Vegas elopement? But hey, that’s what makes their story so special, right?
