In a recent episode of her podcast, ‘Let’s Talk Off Camera,’ Kelly Ripa shared an unexpected anecdote about her first big purchase. Instead of opting for conventional gifts like jewelry or clothing for her 82-year-old mother, Ripa surprised her with a white upright piano. Despite her mother not being a pianist, Ripa’s grandmother had always had one, and its absence had left a void. Ripa’s sister and she had taken piano lessons for years but never mastered the instrument, something she humorously attributed to no fault of their mother. After her grandmother passed away, the family redecorated, and the piano was removed. Ripa felt the need to fill this gap and purchased the piano, believing it to be valuable. She noted that white pianos are rare, and her purchase was a thoughtful and extravagant gesture that honored her family’s musical heritage.
Kelly Ripa’s Extravagant First Purchase: A White Upright Piano for Her Non-Playing Mother
