Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 11:24 AM

Kelly Ripa turns 50: a look back (20 images)

Television personality and actress Kelly Ripa turns 50 on October 2, 2020. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Kelly Ripa of "Faith and Hope" and "Live With Regis and Kelly" poses for pictures at the ABC Network Up-Fronts in New York City on May 13, 2003. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Faith Ford (L) and Ripa pose for the media on December 4, 2003 while New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg visits the Silvercup Studios set for the sitcom "Hope & Faith." Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Regis Philbin (L) and Ripa pose for pictures at the private screening of the new 7 Up Plus commercials in New York City on October 19, 2004. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Ripa arrives for the G&P Foundation Angel Ball in New York City on November 14, 2005. A couple months prior, she appeared on New York magazine's Top 5 female earners list in New York City. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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