Happy birthday, Lola Consuelos! Of Kelly Ripa’s many accomplishments — her amazing career, amazing personality, perfect hair, etc. — one aspect of her life stands out above the rest: her beautiful family. Over the years, we’ve gotten to know her husband Mark Consuelos and their kids Michael, Joaquin, and Lola through Ripa’s social media and anecdotes on Live with Kelly and Ryan — and honestly, we feel like we’re part of the family. Now that Ripa’s lookalike daughter Lola is turning 19, the girl we’ve watched grow up has transformed into an impressive young adult. And there’s a lot you might not know about Ripa and Consuelos’ only daughter.
While Lola’s made it clear that she has her own identity outside of her parents, she’s dabbled here and there in appearances on Live with Kelly and Ryan and Instagram Live videos. These appearances, above all else, show how close she is with mom Ripa. These two are more like sisters than mother and daughter, with Ripa even admitting she’s borrowed Lola’s clothes and makeup while they’re in quarantine together. Ripa and Lola are two peas in a pod, and it doesn’t hurt that Lola wants to follow her mom into entertainment.
With Lola now off to college across the country, Ripa and Consuelos’ daughter is all grown up and forging out on her own. She has big dreams, a few hidden talents, and tons of love for her family back home, and we have no doubts that the future is bright for this 19-year-old. Here are 13 things you may not know about Lola Consuelos.
A version of this story was originally published in August 2016.
Her middle name is Grace
Ripa and her husband love giving their kids pretty middle names: Lola Grace, Joaquin Antonio, and Michael Joseph.
She’s the middle child
Lola’s younger brother, Joaquin Antonio, was born in 2003 and her older brother, Michael Joseph, was born in 1997.
Her brothers always graduate on her birthday
Lola’s birthday falls in June — prime graduation season — and both of her brothers have had a ceremony fall on her big day.
“Congratulations to Joaquin Antonio Consuelos!!! You’ve made us very proud! (yet another graduation on Lola’s birthday. She is furious!!!),” Ripa captioned one cute family photo.
She hates her mom’s stories
“You tell stories about me that are just not true,””Lola accused mom Ripa on a 2017 episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan. Hey, at least she gets the chance to clear her name on live TV!
She splits her time between NYC & LA
Lola’s Instagram is filled with adoring photos of her LA family home (and the stunning pool out back) and NYC streets, where the family lives part-time and she attends school.
She taught her mom how to take a good selfie
Kelly Ripa says her daughter is the “selfie queen,” grabbing a pic wherever she goes and teaching her mom how to find her angles.
She has strict parents
Ripa said on Wendy Williams that if her kids don’t like her, she’s probably doing something right. She told Williams, “I don’t think [Lola] likes me, but I don’t care. I’m like, ‘I’m not your friend, I’m your mom.'”
Maybe when Lola is older she’ll understand her mom’s viewpoint a little better.
She’s studying music at NYU
Lola goes to the same college where brother Michael went to study film. In 2020, she finished her freshman year.
She’s a fashion rebel
After parents Ripa and Consuelos had a custom emerald prom dress designed for Lola, she went back to the tailor with one quick adjustment — to take the neckline down a few inches. Needless to say, Ripa was surprised when her daughter made her big debut, but she admires her teen’s enterprising spirit.
She’s not her mom’s favorite
Ripa admitted on Live with Kelly and Ryan that Joaquin is her favorite kid — just because he’s the third. “” hope my other kids are not watching this but they’re not. Here’s what: third kid is the best kid,” Ripa said. “They sleep, they do their homework, they pick their crap up off the floor. … They just know they’ve got to give you a break.”
She’s in a serious relationship
Lola is dating Tarek Fahmy, age 20. She calls him her “best friend,” and they even took a trip to Egypt together.
She may have a future as a singer
Lola frequently posts Instagram videos showcasing her impressive vocals singing hits like Madison Beer’s “Tyler Durden” and Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black.”
She’s grown into her mom’s twin
You don’t need us to tell you that Lola is a stunner. But have you noticed just how much she looks like a dark-haired doppelgänger for Ripa? Uncanny.
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