Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa

There are only a few couples we know who became off-screen lovers after portraying on-screen partners. Mark Consuelos, who played Mateo Santos, and Kelly Ripa, who played Hayley Vaughan in All My Children, began to date when they met on the set of their show in 1995. Ripa revealed that her then-boyfriend popped the question over pizza and wine at his apartment. According to her, they just had an instant connection and decided to elope in Las Vegas several months after dating. After a few years, they welcomed three children.

Ripa, now a renowned talk show host, was hailed as one of the Most Powerful People in Media by The Hollywood Reporter. She currently hosts Live! with Kelly and Ryan. Meanwhile, Consuelos remains an active figure in show business. He portrays Hiram Lodge in the drama series Riverdale. As two hardworking personalities, the couple has amassed a high credit score in Hollywood over the years.

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