Kelly Ripa's Son Joaquin Celebrates 23rd Birthday

The youngest Consuelos child is following in his parents' footsteps with a Broadway debut this year.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' youngest child, Joaquin Consuelos, turned 23 years old on February 24. To celebrate, Ripa shared a collection of throwback photos of Joaquin from his childhood to his current role as a wrestler at the University of Michigan. Ripa and Consuelos also gave Joaquin a shout-out on their talk show, LIVE with Kelly and Mark. This year is an exciting one for Joaquin, as he is set to make his Broadway debut in the revival of Death of a Salesman, which opens in April, just 10 days before his father Mark Consuelos stars in the Broadway play Fallen Angels.

Why it matters

The Consuelos family has deep roots in the entertainment industry, with both Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos finding success as actors. Now, their youngest child Joaquin is following in their footsteps, making his Broadway debut at the same time as his father. This showcases the continued legacy of the Consuelos family in the performing arts.

The details

Ripa shared several photos of Joaquin from his childhood, highlighting his resemblance to his mother when he was younger. The photos also showed Joaquin's close bond with his older siblings, Lola and Michael, who are also involved in the entertainment industry. Ripa and Consuelos celebrated Joaquin's birthday on their talk show, joking about how he was their "newborn" even at 23 years old. Joaquin's Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman will coincide with his father Mark Consuelos' own turn on the Broadway stage in Fallen Angels.

  • Joaquin Consuelos turned 23 years old on February 24, 2026.
  • Previews for the Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, starring Joaquin Consuelos, will begin on March 6, 2026.
  • The opening night for Death of a Salesman is scheduled for April 9, 2026.
  • Previews for the Broadway play Fallen Angels, starring Mark Consuelos, will begin on March 27, 2026.
  • The opening night for Fallen Angels is scheduled for April 19, 2026.

The players

Kelly Ripa

An American actress, television host, and television producer, best known for her role on the soap opera All My Children and as the host of the syndicated talk show LIVE with Kelly and Mark.

Mark Consuelos

An American actor, best known for his role on the soap opera All My Children and his current role on the television series Riverdale.

Joaquin Consuelos

The youngest child of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who is set to make his Broadway debut in the revival of Death of a Salesman in 2026.

Lola Consuelos

The daughter of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who is also involved in the entertainment industry like her siblings.

Michael Consuelos

The eldest child of Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, who is also involved in the entertainment industry like his siblings.

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What they’re saying

“Happy birthday to the Broadway bound newborn who is 23 years old today! We love you Joaquin, you are a bright light in this world!”

— Kelly Ripa (Instagram)

“The tiny baby newborn is 23 years old today, that is crazy.”

— Kelly Ripa (LIVE with Kelly and Mark)

“Which means we are old!”

— Mark Consuelos (LIVE with Kelly and Mark)

“Well, we've been old, but when the newborn turns 23, that's another level.”

— Kelly Ripa (LIVE with Kelly and Mark)

“He met me looking like a normal person, his siblings met me looking like a wild animal that had been through something.”

— Kelly Ripa (LIVE with Kelly and Mark)

What’s next

Joaquin Consuelos will make his Broadway debut in the revival of Death of a Salesman, which begins previews on March 6, 2026 and opens on April 9, 2026. His father, Mark Consuelos, will also be making his Broadway debut in the play Fallen Angels, which begins previews on March 27, 2026 and opens on April 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Consuelos family's deep roots in the entertainment industry continue with the next generation, as the youngest child Joaquin follows in his parents' footsteps by making his Broadway debut at the same time as his father. This showcases the enduring legacy of the Ripa-Consuelos clan in the performing arts.