Celebrity Transformations Kelly Ripa, Happy 42nd Birthday! By Sharon Clott Kanter Sharon Clott Kanter Sharon Clott Kanter is a New York-based writer, editor, and producer who covers fashion, beauty, and pop culture. She was previously the Senior Editor for InStyle and currently teaches fashion journalism at Syracuse University. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on October 2, 2012 @ 10:30AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jared Poppel; George Pimentel/WireImage Kelly Ripa is making her forties so fabulous! The talk show host, workout fanatic, mother of three, and wife of Mark Consuelos turns 42 today. In celebration of the Yes-You-Can-Have-It-All woman, we're taking a look at her transformation, from soap opera star to daytime television queen. Click through the gallery to see her best looks ever. MORE:• Find Out What Kelly Wears Everyday• Kelly’s Shopping Secrets• Kelly On TV Until 2017