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Mark Consuelos: My Dad's Advice for Lasting Love
22 May
Summary
- Mark Consuelos credits his father's advice for finding a life partner.
- The couple eloped in Las Vegas on May 1, 1996, after one year of dating.
- They have been together on television from their soap opera days to now.
Mark Consuelos recently revealed the secret to his enduring marriage with Kelly Ripa, attributing it to his late father's advice. Speaking on a podcast on May 14, 2026, Consuelos shared that his father, Saul Consuelos, once told him to "find somebody who's gonna pull you up, that's gonna make you better." He believes he successfully found such a partner in Ripa.
The couple, who first met on the set of All My Children, eloped in Las Vegas on May 1, 1996, after dating for a year. They have three children: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. Consuelos noted that fans are deeply invested in their relationship, having watched them fall in love as characters on their daytime drama and now as co-hosts.
During their recent 30th-anniversary celebration, both Mark and Kelly expressed deep affection for each other. Ripa called marrying Mark the "best thing" she has ever done, while Mark described their connection as something "destined to happen."
