Kelly Ripa Looks 'Emaciated' In Backless Dress And High Heels

Kelly Ripa largely received praise for her 2023 Oscars look, but it looks like some fans were worried about her weight. In January 2023, the 54-year-old showed off her super-slim figure in a slinky black gown, hitting up the celebrity event of the year and of course attending with husband Mark Consuelos. Displaying her enviable figure in a glittery dress with a backless finish, Kelly wowed on the red carpet, also sharing BTS glam action on her Instagram. When users on The Daily Mail reacted to the photos, some expressed concern that the talk show host had gotten too skinny, with one fan even calling her "emaciated."

Scroll for all the photos. Dolling herself up as she modeled a floor-length Jason Wu gown, Kelly stunned showcasing her tiny waist and slender arms while drawing the eye to her muscular back.

Showing the results of her near-daily workouts sessions, the former All My Children actress dazzled in her two-piece-effect look, letting her shimmering fabrics fall to the ground as she flashed plenty of skin up top. Going sleeveless and flaunting her bulging biceps, Kelly kept feminine with soft-waved hair all blow-dried and worn down, completing her glam with a glowing face of makeup.

All smiles on the red carpet, Kelly teamed her black eyeliner with her dress, one she'd paired with just-about-visible black platform heels. Meanwhile, Live! co-host husband Mark looked dapper in a black suit and gray shirt.

Topping comments with over 150 upvotes was a fan telling The Daily Mail: "DM, you seem to be confused with the words “toned” and “bones” There’s a difference between looking emaciated and having muscle." When another fan likened Kelly Ripa to British fashion designer Victoria Beckham, a shading user replied: "They also share the same diet, no food."

Another fan, meanwhile, said: "Kelly Ripa always looks so unhealthy and weathered because she probably doesn't eat."

Fans certainly didn't have any complaints in the above Instagram photo, where Kelly cheekily leaned forward for a poolside snap as Mark ogled his wife's swimsuit-clad rear. The TV star is also honest and open about her diet, one including plenty of lean proteins, slow-release carbs, and greens. Kelly loves to kick off the day with oatmeal, chopped apple, and nut butters, although she does rely on a heavy caffeine injection to keep going.

Just this month, Kelly Ripa stunned fans with her intense resistance band workout as she ran across a terrace with Mark holding her back with his bands. Rocking a black spandex sports bra and leggings, the mom of three showed off her shredded frame, and fans seemed more impressed by her muscles than anything else.