Joaquin Consuelos is the 23-year-old actor who won PEOPLE’s Sexiest Broadway Debut in the 2026 Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll, announced on 20 October 2026. The youngest child of television hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, he earned the title for his Broadway debut as Young Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, which opened at the Winter Garden Theatre in April 2026.
Before the stage, Consuelos was a Division I college wrestler at the University of Michigan, where he studied theatre and graduated in May 2025. This biography covers his age, family, education, wrestling career, Broadway debut, the PEOPLE award and his net worth.
| Full Name | Joaquin Antonio Consuelos |
| Age | 23 years old (born 24 February 2003) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, stage performer |
| Known For | Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman; PEOPLE’s Sexiest Broadway Debut 2026 |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed (see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life and Education
Joaquin Antonio Consuelos was born on 24 February 2003 in New York City, the youngest of three children of actor Mark Consuelos and television personality Kelly Ripa. His older siblings are Michael Joseph Consuelos, born in 1997, and Lola Grace Consuelos, born in 2001. He is of Mexican, Italian and Irish heritage, as reported in published profiles of the family.
As a child, Consuelos was diagnosed with two learning disabilities, dyslexia and dysgraphia, which initially made school difficult for him. He attended the Churchill School and Center in New York City, a school for students with language-based learning differences, and graduated in June 2021 as a member of the National Honor Society. His parents have spoken publicly about his determination in overcoming those early challenges.
After high school, he enrolled at the University of Michigan, where he studied theatre performance in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. He graduated in May 2025, with both of his parents in the audience for the ceremony, according to reports of the graduation.
Wrestling Career
Long before he acted professionally, Consuelos was a competitive wrestler. He wrestled through high school and, in March 2021, announced he would attend the University of Michigan and compete for its Division I wrestling team, the Michigan Wolverines. His parents were regulars at his matches, and the sport remained a central part of his college life.
According to the University of Michigan’s official athletics site, Consuelos redshirted the 2021–22 season, competing unattached in one open tournament at 157 pounds, and made his collegiate debut at the Cleveland State Open on 11 December. He later competed in the 165 and 174-pound weight classes, and he earned Academic All-Big Ten honours, balancing the demands of a varsity sport with a theatre degree.
Wrestling shaped the discipline he later brought to the stage. He has described the sport as a constant through his school years, and his parents have credited it with building the confidence that carried him into acting.
Acting Career and Broadway Debut
Consuelos’s first screen credit came in the Hulu pilot Foster Dade, in which he appeared before his stage breakthrough. His big break arrived soon after his college graduation, when he was cast as Young Biff Loman in the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Death of a Salesman.
The production, directed by Joe Mantello, opened at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre on 9 April 2026 after previews began in March. Consuelos performed alongside Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and Laurie Metcalf as Linda Loman, with Christopher Abbott as Biff and Ben Ahlers as Happy. The revival was extended through 9 August 2026 and earned an 83 percent average critical rating, including a New York Times Critic’s Pick, as reported by Parade.
The debut put him on stage at the same time as his father, who was appearing in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels, starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara. For a 23-year-old fresh out of drama school, sharing a Broadway season with his father — and holding his own opposite Lane and Metcalf — was a striking start to a professional acting career.
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PEOPLE’s Sexiest Broadway Debut 2026
On 30 September 2026, Kelly Ripa announced on Live with Kelly and Mark that her youngest son had been nominated in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2026 Readers’ Choice Poll, in the category of Sexiest Broadway Debut. Calling it an “embarrassment of riches”, she noted that Joaquin was the third member of the family to feature in the Sexiest Man Alive franchise, following his father Mark and his older brother Michael.
Voting ran through 12 October 2026 across 14 categories, and the results were revealed on 20 October. Readers voted Joaquin the winner, ahead of Joe Keery for Other Desert Cities, Luke Evans for Rocky Horror Show and Bowen Yang for Oh, Mary! — a strong field of Broadway newcomers.
His parents reacted to the result on Live on 21 October 2026. Ripa revealed that her own vote had gone to another candidate — Bowen Yang — and that her son had no idea he had won. The win capped a breakout year for Consuelos, and it put him in the same conversation as Noah Wyle, who was named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2026.
Personal Life
Consuelos keeps his personal life largely private. He has not publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, and he does not court publicity outside his work. He remains close to his family: his mother co-hosts the morning show Live with Kelly and Mark with his father, and both parents attended his Broadway opening night in April 2026.
His siblings have followed their own paths in entertainment. Michael Consuelos studied film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and has acted, including guest-starring as a young Hiram Lodge on Riverdale, the role his father played. Lola Consuelos graduated from New York University with a degree in music and has launched an independent music career.
Joaquin Consuelos Net Worth 2026
Joaquin Consuelos’s net worth in 2026 has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable figure has been published. He is at the very start of his professional acting career, with one Broadway run and a television pilot to his name, so there is no verified basis for an estimate. Biography sites that publish a number for him do not cite any source, and no figure is stated as fact here.
His income so far comes from his Broadway contract for Death of a Salesman and his screen work, including the Foster Dade pilot. As his stage and screen career develops, his earnings are likely to grow, but any net worth figure circulating online should be treated as guesswork unless it is backed by verified reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joaquin Consuelos?
Joaquin Consuelos is 23 years old. He was born on 24 February 2003 in New York City.
How tall is Joaquin Consuelos?
His height has not been publicly reported by any reliable source. Biography sites give conflicting figures ranging from about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 11 inches, and the University of Michigan’s wrestling roster lists only his weight class, so no height is stated as fact in this biography.
What role did Joaquin Consuelos play on Broadway?
He made his Broadway debut as Young Biff Loman in the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, which opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on 9 April 2026. He performed alongside Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott, and the run was extended through 9 August 2026.
What did Joaquin Consuelos win in PEOPLE’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive poll?
He won Sexiest Broadway Debut in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2026 Readers’ Choice Poll, with the results announced on 20 October 2026. He beat Joe Keery, Luke Evans and Bowen Yang, becoming the third member of his family to earn a PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive title.
Where did Joaquin Consuelos go to college, and did he wrestle?
He studied theatre performance at the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance and graduated in May 2025. He was also a Division I wrestler for the Michigan Wolverines, competing at 157, 165 and 174 pounds and earning Academic All-Big Ten honours.
What is Joaquin Consuelos’s net worth in 2026?
His net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate has been published. He is at the start of his acting career, so any figure circulating online is unverified guesswork.
