Bio: After starring in "All My Children" for 12 years, Ripa became a household name when she was selected as the co-host of "Live with Regis and Kelly."Her accomplishments since include winning a Daytime Emmy Award for her work co-hosting the "2005 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade," and breaking the Guinness World Record for custard pie throwing when she threw 24 pies in one minute on her show.