History Creator / LeaMichele

[[caption-width-right:250:[[SarcasmMode If she was a bit prettier and less miserable, she might get somewhere.]]]]

And then she auditioned for the part of the obnoxious, talented diva Rachel Berry on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' (with a rendition of "[[ActorAllusion On My Own]]" from ''Les Miserables''. Interviews say, though, that it was in fact good friend and [[Creator/JonathanGroff ''Spring Awakening'' co-star Jonathan Groff]] who introduced her to series creator Ryan Murphy, and that the part of Rachel was written with her in mind.) And to say that [[StarMakingRole playing Rachel made her famous is a huge understatement]].

She's made her film debut in ''New Year's Eve'' and has already lent her voice to the titular character in ''WesternAnimation/LegendsOfOzDorothysReturn''.

In 2020, Lea was accused by [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samantha-ware-glee-lea-michele-interview-black-actress-hollywood-1234631015/ actress Samantha Ware]] of "constant micro aggressions" as well as having made the set of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' a "living hell" for her and others. Soon afterwards several people - including Amber Riley - stepped up to add their own stories of Lea's alleged bad behaviour, prompting [[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52903265 Lea to issue an apology "for any harm caused"]], and she [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/lea-michele-hellofresh-dropped-samantha-ware-accusations-1234623622/ was dropped as a spokesperson for "[=HelloFresh=]" as a result]]. She would later [[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/lea-michele-naya-rivera-death-missing-glee-feud-twitter-trolling-a9614721.html delete her twitter account]] following non-stop trolling from people demanding she make a comment about her former costar Naya Rivera's disappearance and death (Rivera had also spoken previously about their conflicts on set), and also set her Instagram to semi-private.

In 2020, Lea was accused by [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samantha-ware-glee-lea-michele-interview-black-actress-hollywood-1234631015/ actress Samantha Ware]] of "constant micro aggressions" as well as having made the set of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' a "living hell" for her and others. Soon afterwards several people - including Amber Riley - stepped up to add own stories of Lea's alleged bad behaviour, prompting [[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52903265 Lea to issue an apology "for any harm caused"]], and she was dropped as a spokesperson for "[=HelloFresh=]" as a result. She would later [[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/lea-michele-naya-rivera-death-missing-glee-feud-twitter-trolling-a9614721.html delete her twitter account]] following non-stop trolling from people demanding she speak up about Naya Rivera's disappearance (Rivera had also spoken previously about their conflicts on set).

* SugarWiki/SheReallyCanAct: Her singing voice tends to overshadow her acting talents, and she's more often thought of as a voice. In ''Scream Queens'' she not only doesn't sing at all on the show but also goes radically against type from her wholesome good girl image - showing that she's also a gifted actress in addition to her singing.

In 2020, Lea was accused by [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samantha-ware-glee-lea-michele-interview-black-actress-hollywood-1234631015/ actress Samantha Ware]] of "constant micro aggressions" as well as making the set of ''Series/{{Glee}}'' a "living hell" for her and others. Soon afterwards several people stepped up to add own stories of Lea's alleged bad behaviour, prompting [[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52903265 Lea to issue an apology "for any harm caused"]], and she was dropped as a spokesperson for "[=HelloFresh=]" as a result. She would later [[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/lea-michele-naya-rivera-death-missing-glee-feud-twitter-trolling-a9614721.html delete her twitter account]] following non-stop trolling from people demanding she speak up about Naya Rivera's disappearance (Rivera had also spoken previously about their conflicts on set).

In 2020, Lea was accused by [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samantha-ware-glee-lea-michele-interview-black-actress-hollywood-1234631015/ actress Samantha Ware]] of "constant micro aggressions" as well as making the set a "living hell" for her and others. Soon afterwards several people stepped up to add own stories of Lea's alleged bad behaviour, prompting [[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52903265 Lea to issue an apology "for any harm caused"]], and she was dropped as a spokesperson for "[=HelloFresh=]" as a result. She would later [[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/lea-michele-naya-rivera-death-missing-glee-feud-twitter-trolling-a9614721.html delete her twitter account]] following non-stop trolling from people demanding she speak up about Naya Rivera's disappearance (Rivera had also spoken previously about their conflicts on set).

Personality-wise, the media knows her as a [[GenkiGirl cheerful sweetheart]] with pipes that have been called a once-in-a-generation voice. Lea is also a vegan and a very strong advocate for gay rights, as well as for [=PETA=] and has campaigned very openly against animal cruelty.

In 2020, Lea was accused by [[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/samantha-ware-glee-lea-michele-interview-black-actress-hollywood-1234631015/ actress Samantha Ware]] of "constant micro aggressions" as well as making the set a "living hell" for her and others. Soon afterwards several people stepped up to add own stories of Lea's alleged bad behaviour, prompting [[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52903265 Lea to issue an apology "for any harm caused"]], and she was dropped as a spokesperson for "HelloFresh" as a result. She would later [[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/lea-michele-naya-rivera-death-missing-glee-feud-twitter-trolling-a9614721.html delete her twitter account]] following non-stop trolling from people demanding she speak up about Naya Rivera's disappearance (Rivera had also spoken previously about their conflicts on set).

Personality-wise, the media knows her as a [[GenkiGirl cheerful sweetheart]] with pipes that have been called a once-in-a-generation voice. Lea is also a vegan and a very strong advocate for gay rights, as well as for [=PETA=] and has campaigned very openly against animal cruelty. Follow her on Twitter [[http://twitter.com/#!/msleamichele here]]!

Lea Michele (born Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986 in The Bronx, New York) is an actress and singer. She was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

And then she auditioned for the part of the obnoxious, talented diva Rachel Berry on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' (with a rendition of "[[ActorAllusion On My Own]]" from ''Les Miserables''. Interviews say, though, that it was in fact [[PlatonicLifePartners platonic life partner]] and [[Creator/JonathanGroff ''Spring Awakening'' co-star Jonathan Groff]] who introduced her to series creator Ryan Murphy, and that the part of Rachel was written with her in mind.) And to say that [[StarMakingRole playing Rachel made her famous is a huge understatement]].

* DawsonCasting: In ''Theatre/SpringAwakening'' and ''Series/{{Glee}}''. Rachel is supposed to be sixteen. [[SarcasmMode Uh huh]]. Likewise she's a full ten years older than her character in ''Series/ScreamQueens2015''.
** Though, it was {{Justified}} for her role in ''Spring Awakening'', due to her role containing brief nudity and a sex scene, so legally the part had to be portrayed by someone over the age of 16.

Lea Michele (born Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986) is an actress and singer. She was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

->"I love Broadway World! I'm like such a dork; I wake up, get my cup of coffee, and am like, 'Let's see what's going on on Broadway World!'"

Lea Michele (born Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986) is an actress currently starring in ''Series/TheMayor''. She was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

* SheReallyCanAct: Her singing voice tends to overshadow her acting talents, and she's more often thought of as a voice. In ''Scream Queens'' she not only doesn't sing at all on the show but also goes radically against type from her wholesome good girl image - showing that she's also a gifted actress in addition to her singing.

%%!!Tropes commonly used in her roles

Lea Michele (born Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986) is an actress who was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

Lea Michele (b. Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986) is an actress who was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

'''Lea Michele''' (b. Lea Michele Sarfati; August 29, 1986) is an actress who was born in the Bronx. She started acting at the tender age of eight as Young Cosette in a production of ''Theatre/LesMiserables'', which she admits she tried out for on a whim. She then continued on to play the Little Girl in the original Broadway cast of ''Film/{{Ragtime}}'', Shprintze on ''Theatre/FiddlerOnTheRoof'', and several parts in various musicals, concerts, and plays, reaping in a bunch of awards and accolades while she was at it. She also played Wendla in the musical and the original Broadway run of ''Theatre/SpringAwakening''.

!!This actress provides examples of:
* BreakTheCutie: The sudden death of Cory Monteith, her boyfriend and co-star.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindow
* FagHag: Without any of the unfortunate implications. See below for her own account of her relationship with Jonathan Groff, and then find an interview, any interview, where Chris Colfer is brought up.
* FanGirl: Lea has repeatedly described herself as Chris Colfer's biggest fan. They blatantly adore each other.
* GenkiGirl: She has a tendency to slip into this.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Definitely has shades of this with Dianna Agron.
* LikeParentLikeSpouse: Invoked.
--> '''Lea''': I know this is going to sound really cheesy, but I have the coolest dad in the entire world. My dad is hilarious. He’s also strong, smart and makes me feel like he’s going to take care of everything. I think those are the qualities I look for in a boyfriend. ”
* MatzoFever
* MsFanservice: Both in Series/{{Glee}} and her magazine photoshoots.
* PlatonicLifePartners: With Jonathan Groff, who played Melchior in ''Theatre/SpringAwakening'' and Jesse on ''Series/{{Glee}}''.
--> '''Lea''': I don’t go a day without talking to Jonathan. I don’t go a day without being in contact with him. Our families are very close, every New Year’s we spend together with our families, we have a tradition with them. We’ve been on trips together. I’ve driven reluctantly to the country, to Jonathan’s house. I’ve seen Jonathan in every job he’s ever done. He’s been my date to things like the SAG awards and openings. I grew up never having had close friends because I was working all the time. All the girls, growing up, everyone had their best friends. And I never, ever had that. And Jonathan is really and truly my first and only best friend. And I couldn’t have picked a better person.
* SeparatedAtBirthCasting: Idina Menzel plays her mother on ''Series/{{Glee}}''.
* ShesGotLegs
* StageName
* TeensAreShort: She's 5'2" and her best known role is as (initially) high-schooler Rachel on ''Series/{{Glee}}''.
* TwoFirstNames: Her real name is Lea Michele Sarfati, but she dropped her last name because [[KidsAreCruel she was teased about it]].
* YouLookFamiliar: On ''Les Miserables'', she played Young Cosette and returned to play Eponine.

* CleopatraNose

See also: Creator/ChrisColfer, Creator/CoryMonteith, Creator/KevinMcHale, Creator/MaxAdler, Creator/HeatherMorris, Creator/DarrenCriss, Creator/IdinaMenzel, Creator/RyanMurphy, Creator/DiannaAgron and Creator/JonathanGroff.

See also: Creator/ChrisColfer, Creator/CoryMonteith, Creator/KevinMcHale, Creator/MaxAdler, Creator/HeatherMorris, Creator/DarrenCriss, Creator/IdinaMenzel, Creator/DiannaAgron and Creator/JonathanGroff.

See also: Creator/ChrisColfer, Creator/CoryMonteith, Creator/KevinMcHale, Creator/MaxAdler, Creator/DarrenCriss, Creator/IdinaMenzel, Creator/DiannaAgron and Creator/JonathanGroff.

* BreakTheCutie: The sudden death of Cory Monteith, her then fiancé.

* TeensAreShort: She's 5'2" and is currently playing high-schooler Rachel on ''Series/{{Glee}}''.

She's made her film debut in ''New Year's Eve'' and has already lent her voice to the titular character in ''LegendsOfOzDorothysReturn''.

She's made her film debut in ''New Year's Eve'' and has already lent her voice to the titular character in the upcoming animated film ''Dorothy Of Oz.''

See also: Creator/ChrisColfer, Creator/CoryMonteith, Creator/KevinMcHale, Creator/MaxAdler, Creator/DarrenCriss and Creator/JonathanGroff.

* BreakTheCutie: The sudden death of Cory Monteith, her then fiance.