Kelly Ripa’s Transformation in 22 Photos: From Cute Dancer to Talk Show Goddess

Kelly Ripa has been in the industry for decades. She started her career on the teen variety show Dancin’ on Air in 1986 before scoring her first TV role in All My Children in 1990.

Ripa marked more TV and event appearances following her success as a talk show host. She attended the GLAAD Media Awards in her white suit.

The Hope & Faith alum turned people’s heads at the premiere of Legally Blonde 2 when she arrived in her body-hugging black dress.

The former Dance Party USA dancer attended the UJA Federations Annual Humanitarian Dinner in New York City in her black-and-white retro dress. She also opted for a clean look, tying her hair back.

Ripa caught people’s attention when she wore a bright aqua maxi dress and sandals for an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.

The Emmy-winning actress opted to wear a simple white dress when she hosted Super Saturday 9 to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Ripa dominated the stage of the Mercedes-Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week when she appeared in her sparkly red dress.

As one of the most powerful women in media, Ripa showed her influence when she promoted Electrolux products at a charity event in New York City. She arrived in her purple Marc Jacobs dress and YSL pumps.

Ripa graced the red carpet of the annual Trevor New York Summer Gala in her rose pink silk dress and pumps.

Ripa still looked ageless decades after her debut. She flaunted her youthful beauty at the Trevor Live gala in her black sleeveless dress and matching pumps.

The Live! with Kelly and Mark co-host rocked her animal print top and leather trousers on the red carpet of the Z100 Jingle Ball Concert in 2012.