Kelly Ripa's Mom Confessions: Dinosaur Obsession & Friend Fears

Kelly Ripa recently recounted her son's childhood obsession with dinosaurs, confessing that at one point, she feared it would prevent him from making friends. She humorously recalled her concern that his peers might all be paleontologists. This anecdote was shared in the context of recent scientific findings suggesting that children with an interest in dinosaurs often exhibit higher intelligence.

While Kelly Ripa didn't specify which of her two sons had this dinosaur fixation, she mentioned her children now value their privacy. She even joked about receiving temporary social media blocks from them for commenting on their posts. Despite their desire for privacy, all three of her children have ventured into creative fields.

Her eldest son, Michael, is an actor based in Brooklyn, New York, and has appeared in 'Riverdale.' Daughter Lola is pursuing a career as a singer in London, England. The youngest, Joaquin, graduated from college in 2025 and is also planning an acting career.