Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa, a renowned actress and talk show host, made her mark in the entertainment world through her diverse roles and consistent presence on television. Ripa's journey began with key roles in the ABC daytime soap opera "All My Children" and the sitcom "Hope & Faith," but it was her role as co-host of the syndicated morning talk show "Live!" that truly catapulted her into the limelight. Ripa's tenure on "Live!" started in 2001, and she continues to helm the show, contributing significantly to the show's young audience demographics. Her dynamic hosting style won the show its first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show in 2012.

Ripa's influence extends beyond her roles in front of the camera. She owns Milojo, a New York-based production company, which has produced notable documentaries and non-scripted series such as The Streak and "Homemade Millionaire." Ripa's prowess in the media industry was recognized by The Hollywood Reporter in 2014 when they named her one of the Most Powerful People in Media. In addition to her work in television, Ripa has also appeared in films, most notably Marvin's Room in 1996, and has guest starred on a variety of TV shows like "Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman" and "30 Rock." She is also the author of "Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories."

Off-screen, Ripa is known for her philanthropic efforts. She has served as a spokesperson for companies like Electrolux and Rykä, focusing her efforts on causes such as ovarian cancer, for which she hosts the fundraising event Super Saturday. Ripa is also involved with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) due to personal family experience. In recognition of her significant contributions to the field of entertainment and her philanthropic work, Ripa was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.