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Live With Kelly And Mark host, Kelly Ripa recently talked about her struggles that many people don’t see. Admittedly, she faces “imposter syndrome” and the feelings of not “belonging.”
Kelly Ripa Works Hard For Her Image
Without a doubt, Live With Kelly And Mark host, Kelly Ripa seems to flow through her days unscathed by the challenges that fall before her. However, she pulls back the curtain a bit to share with fans some of her personal doubts. Although she was recently named a Disney Legend and is married to a partner with the McDreamy – Dream team, she still shares how her success doesn’t come effortlessly. Undoubtedly, she has worked diligently to be the woman she is today.
Ascension Of A Legend
Recently, Live With Kelly And Mark host, Kelly Ripa brought her boss, Bob Iger, on her podcast, Let’s Talk Off Camera. Bob is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company. During Kelly’s interview with Bob, her outstanding accomplishment award of becoming a Disney Legend was part of the conversation.
Notably, Kelly has worked with ABC her entire career and even met her husband, Mark Consuelos, through the company.
Disney acquired ABC in February 1996. On August 11, Kelly ascended to the highest honor in the company by receiving the Disney Legend Award. Although she has earned many awards throughout her career, such as Daytime Emmys and Soap Opera Digest Awards, she still feels inadequate when being selected.
Kelly Ripa Admits Struggle With ‘Imposter Syndrome’ & ‘Belonging’
When the topic of the Disney Legend Award came up, Kelly Ripa explained that she struggles to feel deserving enough of such a grand gesture. However, reassuringly, Bob Iger says it was long overdue, “I approved the list…you’ve been worthy for a while.” Undeniably, Kelly was genuine and funny during her acceptance speech. She said, “I know what you are all thinking, ‘Why her, what has she ever done?’” While it was in jest, there was some truth behind the notion.
Talking with Bob, Kelly Ripa admits, “I had never thought I had imposter syndrome until…I saw my name.” Oxford Languages defines imposter syndrome as,
“The persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills.” Certainly, standing among other giants of the industry, like Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, and John Williams, she felt a bit shaky. She says she just thought, “I don’t belong here.” Unmistakably, it was very humbling for her to be among those legends picked.
Kelly Ripa Is Well Deserving
Like many people who show up, day in and day out to their jobs, Kelly Ripa just feels like she is working hard to be her best on Live. But often discounts her efforts as “just being part of the job.” However, she shows up and brings daily entertainment to America in a very relatable manner. Furthermore, her fans know she deserves recognition for always making a great show. Even with her doubts about being deserving and also facing the challenge of a major malfunction during the acceptance, she carried on and accepted the new legend status.
What do you think about Kelly Ripa sharing about her moments of feeling doubt? Do you relate with the Live host? Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome or feelings of not belonging? How do you overcome them? Drop your comments below.
