Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos’ Son Dressed Like Don Johnson On ‘Miami Vice’ “For A Solid Year”: “Thought It Was The Coolest Ever”
Don Johnson‘s acting career has spanned decades, and clearly has had an impact on fans — including Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos‘ youngest son.
The Doctor Odyssey star appeared on Thursday’s Live with Kelly and Mark in Palm Springs, where Consuelos reminded him of his time playing James “Sonny” Crockett on Miami Vice.
“Listen, Miami Vice, I can’t believe I’m going to say this, 40 years ago,” Consuelos highlighted.
Johnson teased, “I can’t believe you said it either.”
Consuelos pointed out that Johnson sported “some of the greatest styles” on the show, as they pulled up pictures of him in the hit ’80s crime drama.
Ripa then chimed in to share how the show influenced their son, Joaquin.
“Our son, I used to show him Miami Vice, and he so took to it. Thought it was the coolest ever,” she shared.
After Consuelos said that their son “was eight” when they showed him the show, Ripa told Johnson, “Joaquin dressed like you, I swear to God, for a solid year.”
After hearing the story and seeing a picture of a young Joaquin dressed like Sonny Crockett, Johnson was flattered, quipping, “Clearly that young man has exquisite taste.”
“And as an artist, too, because he recognizes great art,” he added.
Consuelos noted that Johnson will be celebrating “a big birthday” next month as he turns 75. As for whether he has any “big plans,” Johnson explained that he “do[es]n’t look at age, literally, as anything but a number.”
“Because I just don’t feel that way,” he continued. “I don’t feel the age that I, in my mind, in my narrative, that you are supposed to feel.”
As for the age that he feels he is in his mind, Johnson replied, “16. And unruly.”
Ripa agreed that Johnson turning 75 “doesn’t make any sense.”
“75 does not register, because to me, you are eternally 16,” she gushed.
Johnson joked, “I don’t know if that speaks to my maturity… But I’ll take it!”
