Television personalityKelly Ripafirst rose to fame as an actress.
with Regis and Kelly" alongsideRegis Philbin.
After Philbin left the show, Ripa stayed on as a host.

At this point, Ripa has become a household name and has spent over 30 years in the spotlight.
For 20 years I’ve been saying, ‘I can’t do it anymore.
I can’t do it.

I’m too old for this crap.
I need to find another career.
I need to get off camera.’
I’ve been saying that forever."
Ripa shared that she doesn’t like watching herself on television, either.
I feel you."
Frankel asked Ripa on the podcast if she feels like she’s become a polarizing figure in the media.
It’s one thing I learned right away.