Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, 1986), known professionally as Lea Michele, is an American actress and singer. Michele began working professionally as a child actress on Broadway in productions such as Ragtime and Les Misérables. She originated the role of Wendla in the musical Spring Awakening and currently plays Rachel Berry in the Fox television series Glee. Michele performs in the soprano range. At eight years old, Michele went with a friend named Angela Hind to an open call for a musical. She decided on a whim she wanted to try out. She was offered the part and made her debut on Broadway in 1995 as a replacement in the role of Young Cosette in the New York City production of Les Misérables. She played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening, starring in early workshops and Off-Broadway and finally originating the role in the Broadway production in 2006 at the age of 20. Around the same time that the show was set to go to Broadway, she was offered the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. She elected to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway in December 2006. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Spring Awakening in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical. Michele stars in the Fox television series Glee, where she plays the star singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. The pilot debuted on May 19, 2009. She has won a Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding ensemble performance and the 2009 Satellite Award for best actress.
Lea Michele has been seen wearing
Bracelet 28
Noble Fleur With Snow Quartz Ring
Short Dress in Blush
Vintage Scrollwork Dress
Lea Michele seen on May 14 2012 in New York, NY. "Glee" starlet Lea Michele was spotted posing on the red carpet of the 2012 Fox Upfront Presentation that was held earlier this evening, May 14, in NYC. Looking gorgeous in a lace Pucci dress, Lea accessorized with a pair of Casadei stilettos and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. To emulate this classy and romantic look for your next fancy soiree, choose one of Sue Wong's ladylike dresses, such as the Vintage Scrollwork Dress in Antique or the Short Dress in Blush. From there, add on an oversized gemstone ring as Lea did (Femme Metale Jewelry's Noble Fleur with Snow Quartz Ring is similar), and then finish things off with a few stacked gold bangles (check out Calico Juno Designs' Bracelet 28 in Gold). What is your opinion of Lea's outfit here, everyone? Also, do you like her dark and vampy makeup? At the presentation, LM spoke to E! News about the upcoming season of the hit Fox show, saying: "We were with Ryan [Murphy] last night, and he gave us basically the arc of next year for our characters. I just sat there and didn’t speak and tried to memorize and remember everything. And things change throughout the year, but it’s very exciting. I was super happy. Cory was happy.” Lea is kind of vague with her description - what do you think is going to happen, "Glee" fans?
Large Stud Earrings
Matrix in White
Kinnkora Dress
Flutter Sleeve Dress in Blanc de Blanc
Lea Michele seen on May 01 2012 in Hollywood, CA. Lea Michele was photographed at The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ screening of "Glee" that was held in Hollywood on May 1, looking quite lovely in a look that's a bit toned down from her usual red carpet appearances. Clad in a Jenni Kayne white frock (for a similar option, try Gold Hawk's Flutter Sleeve Dress in Blanc de Blanc, or for a sleeveless option, check out Suzabelle's Kinnkora Dress in White) with silver metallic Giambattista Vall Spring 2012 sandals, Lea kept her jewelry and accessories to a minimum for a look that's totally fresh and perfect for spring. Do you think she should have added on a few extra pieces of jewelry, such as Avanessi's Large Stud Earrings in White Gold or Love Heals' Matrix in White, perhaps? Or do you like this look the way it is, simple and chic? Let me know your thoughts, everyone! In other Lea news, it seems that the "Glee" gal has a new celeb lookalike! Lea recently tweeted a photo of herself at this "Glee" event to Kim Kardashian, saying: "Kim Kardashian is it just me or do we kinda look alike in this pic?" Kim then responded, saying: "Twins! If only I was so lucky." Then LM responded: "Haha if only I was so lucky." Do you think that Lea and Kim have a minor case of girl crushes on one another?
Reversible Curve Legging in Alumina
Audrey Skinny in Bianca
Relaxed V Neck in White
Wilimina Jacket
Lea Michele seen on Apr 09 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. Lea Michele and her "Glee" co-star Cory Monteith were photographed arriving at LAX on April 9, after spending a weekend in Cabo San Lucas. For her airport arrival outfit, Lea donned a bright red jacket (the hue of Jack by BB Dakota's Wilimina Jacket in Red is similar to Lea's) over a slouchy white tee (try Michael Stars' Relaxed V Neck in White), and then opted for a skinny pair of jeans (for a similar pair, try either Earnest Sewn's Audrey in Bianca or Bleulab's Reversible Curve Legging in Alumina). Lea kept her accessories to a minimum, choosing only a pair of nude sandals, oversized black shades, and black shoulder tote. Is this outfit something you'd wear for a flight, everyone? In case you hadn't heard, Lea and Cory are rumored to be a couple, and Life & Style reports that their weekend in Mexico was a romantic one! According to a source of the magazine's, the two allegedly stayed at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a luxury resort in Cabo, and spent the trip "quietly flirting and holding hands." It seems that many celeb romances originate from the star meeting on set - do you think Lea and Cory make a cute real-life couple?
Battenburg Lace Short Dress
Jewel Neckline Dress in White
Tassel Chain Earrings
Mesh and Leather Sandal
Lea Michele seen on Jan 11 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. Lea Michele looked white hot at the 2012 People's Choice Awards that were held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live earlier this evening, January 11, wearing a slinky, draped white Marchesa dress. Just look at the craftsmanship that went into that dress - wow! In addition to her dress, Lea wore a pair of silver Jimmy Choo heels and rocked Lorraine Schwartz jewels. Sideswept, glossy locks and a bright pink pout completed LM's awards ensemble. In fact, Lea ended up winning the Favorite TV Comedy Actress Award tonight, as she was up against Tina Fey, Courteney Cox, Jane Lynch, and Kaley Cuoco. Congrats, Lea! To emulate her glamorous look with pieces from CoutureCandy, start with a unique white number, such as Sue Wong's Battenburg Lace Short Dress in White or Alexia Admor's Jewel Neckline Dress in White, and then choose a dazzling pair of earrings. Femme Metale Jewelry's Tassel Chain Earrings in Silver are both a pretty and slightly edgy choice. Finish off your look with Cynthia Vincent's Mesh and Leather Sandal in Gunmetal - which are almost like a sportier version of LM's Jimmy Choos - and add on a bright pink lippie, and you'll be set! What are your thoughts on Lea's People's Choice Awards outfit, everyone? Is this one of your favorite red carpet moments of hers?
Anthracite Mule
Princess Twosome Ring With Squares
Printed Crew Dress
Ruched Sleeve Dress
Lea Michele seen on Dec 06 2011 in New York, NY. "Glee" star Lea Michele made an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in NYC on December 6, showing off her rocking body in a black and gold metallic Emilio Pucci Resort 2012 mini dress. From there, Lea accessorized with Stephen Webster jewelry and a pair of gold Christian Louboutin sandals. If you're interested in emulating this look of Lea's, start with a long sleeve mini dress with just the right amount of pizzazz. Minnie Rose's Printed Crew Dress in Luggage Print has a fun exotic pattern, while Jenny Han's Ruched Sleeve Dress in Black has the perfect amount of sparkle for a holiday soiree. From there, accessorize with a pretty double finger ring (like Erica Anenberg's Princess Twosome Ring in Gold/Clear) and a metallic pair of sandals (try Giuseppe Zanotti's Anthracite Mule in Pewter). What are your thoughts on Lea's look here - hot or not? On the show, Lea discussed her family's holiday eating traditions with Jay... which can sometimes present a problem due to the fact that she's a vegetarian. Says Lea: "In the Italian tradition, we always do only fish on Christmas Eve... and I love my aunt and I love my uncle - you make a great dinner - but I don't really partake in it! I'm a vegetarian, and it's a little smelly but they can eat it if they want to! And for Italians, even on Thanksgiving, turkey is like a side dish. We just eat pasta. This year on Thanksgiving, our turkey was on like a side dish. This much turkey, and then huge bowls of pasta came to the table. I'm totally fine with that." What are some of your holiday culinary traditions, everyone?
Lea Michele seen on Nov 03 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA. Lea Michele was white hot as she attended the Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary and Book Launch at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills on November 3, rocking a sexy white Versus by Versace mini dress that perfectly showcased her toned and tanned gams. For the rest of her ensemble, Lea wore a pair of sky high dove grey Louboutin heels, along with a metallic Kotur box clutch and a Sethi Couture cocktail ring. To steal LM's look, simply opt for Kirribilla's nearly identical Lauren Dress in White or Alexia Admor's Strapless Gold Ring Dress in White. From there, sport a snazzy cocktail ring (such as Dean Davidson's Cocktail Ring in Smokey Topaz/Sterling) and tote a goes-with-everything grey clutch, like Julie K Handbags' Callie in Slate. Does this Lea look get your stamp of approval, readers... or are you not feeling it? If you're a fan of the "Glee" starlet, I'm sure you'll be excited to hear that Lea was honored with one of Glamour's 2011 Women of the Year Awards tonight! She joined fellow honorees Chelsea Handler and Jennifer Lopez at the lavish ceremony in NYC, in addition to Jennifer Aniston, who showed up to support BFF Handler. Do you think that the Glamour staffers got it right with their picks this year, everyone?
Lea Michele seen on Sep 10 2011 in New York, NY. Photogs caught Lea Michele as she made her way into the Alexander Wang spring 2012 show at New York Fashion Week on September 10, and something tells me she doesn't seem to mind. Perhaps it's the fact that she stopped in the middle of the street to strike a pose - and she even did the "over the shoulder"! She pulled out all the stops. Then again, she's at Fashion Week! Why shouldn't she? Wearing a drapey beige dress (for something similar, try Indah' Cutout Shadow Tunic in Sunset or Bianca Nero's Knit 3/4 Halter Dress in Taupe) along with electric blue Brian Atwood peeptoe stilettos and a bling bling ring (like Femme Metale Jewelry's Crowned Gem Ring in Silver), Lea looked effortless and chic. If you're looking to make a colorful statement with your footwear the same way that Lea has, try Diane von Furstenberg's Eva Shoe in Citron. What are your thoughts on Lea's 'fit here, are you as impressed as I am? In other LM news, the "Glee" sweetie is dishing several secrets from the upcoming season! Says Lea: "I know that I have some really great story lines with Chris Colfer and Darren Criss. I know that I’m going to be in the high school musical which I can’t say but it’s one of my dream roles. So I know that I’m doing that and I know that they’re going back to a lot of classic songs. From the first script it was not a lot of top 10 songs but older songs which I love and am so excited to sing and lots of broadway. So I’m super excited about that." But what about this alleged New York spin-off that everyone has been buzzing about? According to Michele: "You know what’s so funny is that I feel like so many people are looking so far ahead, and honestly for me, I know what is coming up for Rachel this season and I’m so excited for that so I try not to get too far ahead of myself and I’m just focused on what I have to do right now." Who is excited for the new season of "Glee" to start?
Callie in Slate
Lauren Dress in White
Strapless Gold Ring Dress
Crowned Gem Ring
Eva Shoe
Cutout Shadow Tunic in Sunset
Knit 3/4 Halter Dress in Taupe