Hey there, friends! Let’s talk about Christmas joy—and maybe a little chaos—with the Ripa-Consuelos family. This holiday season, Kelly Ripa gave us all a peek at her family’s Christmas card, and let me tell you, it’s a story worth sharing. On the December 11 episode of Live! With Kelly & Ryan, the TV host pulled back the curtain on her festive family photo shoot featuring her husband, Mark Consuelos, and their three kids.
Behind the Scenes: Kelly's Sneak Peek
During the show, the 49-year-old beauty couldn’t wait to share the magic of her Christmas card. “I wanted to show you this, I wanted to give you a sneak peek,” Kelly said as she unveiled the card. “And I’m showing you this before I even show my family! Quite frankly, I didn’t want them to argue with me about it.” Can you imagine? Kelly’s already thinking ahead to avoid any potential family drama. Now that’s smart planning!
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The Challenges of a Family Photo
Now, let’s be real for a second. Kelly joked about the struggles of getting her kids—Michael Consuelos, 22, Lola Consuelos, 18, and Joaquin Consuelos, 16—into position for the perfect Christmas card. “Every year, the Christmas card is supposed to be this big honor, but in our family, it’s not an honor,” she quipped with her signature humor. “It’s an exercise in futility, and honestly, just managing the suffering because I just want a decent Christmas card photo!” Who can’t relate to that? It’s like herding cats, but with much more love and laughter.
Photographers Had a Brilliant Idea
The talented photographers working on the shoot came up with a creative concept that Kelly absolutely loved. “They said, wouldn’t it be funny if we got a picture of you trying to take a picture of your family for your Christmas card photo?” Kelly recounted. “And I was like, ‘That’s not funny, that’s amazing!’” The result? A candid moment that perfectly captures the chaos and charm of family life.
As Kelly held up the card during the show, the studio audience—and even cohost Ryan Seacrest—were utterly charmed. “So we put all this together,” Kelly explained, holding up the card. “I didn’t even run it by the kids or my husband. That’s me trying to run into the photo to catch myself in the shot too. And here we all are.” She couldn’t help but add, “Wait, it’s on the back too!” Aww, how sweet is that?
A Closer Look at the Card
In the photos, the Consuelos family shines brightly. Mark, 48, and the boys look incredibly handsome in their dapper tuxes, while Kelly and Lola dazzle in festive dresses. Kelly even shared the pics on social media, writing, “With love, The Consuelos Family Mark, Kelly, Michael, Lola and Joaquin (Chewie not pictured).” Yes, Chewie might have been missing, but the family’s warmth and love are front and center.
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“You guys, I don’t think you appreciate the fact that I’m in the Christmas card!” Kelly joked with fans. “After 22 years, I finally made it into a Christmas card, and it makes me enormously happy.” That’s the kind of joy and gratitude that makes this holiday season so special.
Family Reactions: What Will the Kids Say?
Fans are curious about how Kelly’s kids will react when they see their mom sharing their Christmas card with the world. Back in October 2017, Kelly revealed during a visit to The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon that her daughter Lola isn’t always thrilled about being featured on social media. “It’s so bizarre. I’m never allowed to post a photo of her—ever. Why did I have these kids if not to exploit them on social media?” Kelly joked. “But I figured, she can’t get mad at an 8-year-old photo!”
But given how stunning these Christmas pics are, we have a feeling Lola won’t mind this time around. After all, who wouldn’t want to be part of such a beautiful, heartfelt family moment?
