History of Lea Michele in Timeline
Lea Michele is an American actress and singer who gained recognition for her Broadway performances as a child, including roles in Les Misérables and Spring Awakening. She achieved mainstream fame as Rachel Berry on the television series Glee, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Michele also contributed significantly to Glee's musical success, with numerous songs charting and a Grammy nomination. Her career encompasses both stage and screen, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.
December 2007: Performance at Unsung: 'Tis The Season To Be Naughty
In December 2007, Lea Michele supported Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by performing Off-Broadway at Unsung: 'Tis The Season To Be Naughty at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
2007: Featured in Gap Inc. Marketing Campaign
In 2007, Lea Michele and her Spring Awakening co-stars were featured in a Gap Inc. marketing campaign, including magazine advertisements and billboards in Times Square in Manhattan.
2007: Watching Funny Girl movie adaptation
In 2007, Lea Michele first saw the movie adaptation of Funny Girl, sparking her interest in the musical.
2007: Drama Desk Award Nomination
In 2007, prior to Glee, Lea Michele received a Drama Desk Award nomination for her role in a production of Spring Awakening.
2008: PETA Advertising Campaign
In 2008, Lea Michele appeared in PETA's advertising campaign "Buck Cruelty! Say No to Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides" to advocate for animal rights.
November 2009: Performance at Human Rights Campaign Dinner
In November 2009, Lea Michele performed at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in support of gay rights.
April 2010: PETA Public Service Announcement
In April 2010, Lea Michele appeared in a PETA public service announcement, speaking out against fur clothing.
September 2010: Honored by PETA
In September 2010, Lea Michele was honored by PETA for her work with animals.
October 2010: Performance at Benefit Concert for The Painted Turtle
In October 2010, Lea Michele performed at a benefit concert for The Painted Turtle summer camp, celebrating the 35th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
2010: Spokesmodel for Dove
In 2010, Lea Michele became a spokesmodel for beauty company Dove, performing the song "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music in Dove television commercials.
2010: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination
In 2010, Lea Michele was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Rachel Berry in Glee.
February 2011: Performance at Grammy Award's MusiCares Benefit
In February 2011, Lea Michele performed for the Grammy Award's MusiCares benefit in Los Angeles.
September 2011: Appeared in Hewlett-Packard's HP TouchPad Commercials
In September 2011, Lea Michele appeared in commercials for Hewlett-Packard's HP TouchPad.
2011: Grammy Award Nomination
In 2011, Lea Michele was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for the Glee cast performance of "Don't Stop Believin'" .
January 2012: Spokesmodel for Candie's
In January 2012, Candie's announced that Lea Michele would be the spokesmodel for their brand, taking over from Vanessa Hudgens.
February 2012: Began Dating Cory Monteith
In February 2012, the media reported that Lea Michele and Cory Monteith had begun dating. They remained together until his death in July 2013.
April 2012: Performance at Taste for a Cure
In April 2012, Lea Michele performed for the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation's 17th annual signature fundraiser, Taste for a Cure, at UCLA with Darren Criss.
July 2012: Hosting Valspar's Hands for Habitat Charity Auction
In July 2012, Lea Michele hosted the launch of Valspar's Hands for Habitat charity auction, donating a signed hand print to be auctioned for Habitat for Humanity's disaster response programs.
September 2012: Spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris
In September 2012, it was revealed that Lea Michele had signed an estimated $1 million deal to be a spokesperson for L'Oréal Paris, appearing in magazine ads and television commercials promoting their products.
October 2012: Performance at Big Brothers Big Sisters Gala
In October 2012, Lea Michele and Darren Criss performed together at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles 2012 Stars Gala.
December 2012: Ambassador for L'Oréal's Women of Worth
Since December 2012, Lea Michele has been an ambassador for L'Oréal's Women of Worth program, which celebrates women who have positively impacted their communities.
June 2013: Co-hosting Launch of Feed America for Target
In June 2013, Lea Michele co-hosted the launch of Feed America for Target, benefiting Feeding America based in Chicago.
August 2013: Donation to Valspar Hands for Habitat
In August 2013, Lea Michele again donated a hand print to the Valspar Hands for Habitat charity auction.
December 14, 2013: Host of Lea Michele's Night of Shopping and Cocktails
On December 14, 2013, Lea Michele hosted "Lea Michele's Night of Shopping and Cocktails," presented by SodaStream, benefiting Chrysalis.
2013: Reported Vocal Range
As of 2013, Lea Michele's voice reportedly spans approximately 3 octaves.
April 2014: Performance at Taste for a Cure
In April 2014, Lea Michele and Darren Criss again performed together at the 19th annual Taste for a Cure event for the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation.
October 2014: Collaboration with Evian for Breast Cancer Awareness
In October 2014, Lea Michele teamed up with Evian to encourage women to perform their own breast exams to raise awareness of early cancer detection.
2014: Michele discusses love for Alanis Morissette
In 2014, Lea Michele shared her admiration for Alanis Morissette, noting that her album Jagged Little Pill was the first album she ever purchased.
April 2015: Recording Second Studio Album
In April 2015, Lea Michele began recording her second studio album, aiming for a more theatrical sound.
September 2015: Collaboration with Pixelberry Studios for High School Story
In September 2015, Pixelberry Studios announced their collaboration with Lea Michele, launching High School Story with Lea Michele, a celebrity takeover update of their popular app.
February 2016: Collaboration with Burt's Bees
In February 2016, it was announced that Lea Michele would collaborate with Burt's Bees in a campaign to raise awareness of the declining bee population.
June 2016: Tribute to Pulse Nightclub Victims
In June 2016, Lea Michele and other celebrities participated in a Human Rights Campaign video paying tribute to the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, by recounting their stories.
January 2017: An Intimate Evening with Lea Michele Mini Tour
In January 2017, Lea Michele embarked on a mini tour titled An Intimate Evening with Lea Michele to support her second studio album, Places.
March 3, 2017: Release of "Love Is Alive"
On March 3, 2017, Lea Michele released "Love Is Alive," which was the lead single from her second album.
April 4, 2017: Appearance on Dimension 404
On April 4, 2017, Lea Michele appeared as Amanda in the first episode of Dimension 404, a science fiction anthology series on Hulu.
April 2017: Barnes & Noble Donation to Step Up
In April 2017, Barnes & Noble donated a portion of every purchase of Lea Michele's second album, Places, to the non-profit Step Up.
April 28, 2017: Release of Places
On April 28, 2017, Lea Michele released her second studio album, Places, which debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard 200 chart.
May 2017: An Intimate Evening with Lea Michele Tour Continued
In May 2017, Lea Michele continued her An Intimate Evening with Lea Michele tour with additional shows in the UK and North America.
October 8, 2017: Headlining Elsie Fest
On October 8, 2017, Lea Michele headlined the third annual Elsie Fest in Central Park, which was founded by her Glee co-star Darren Criss.
November 2017: Partnership with eBay to benefit Feeding America
In November 2017, Lea Michele partnered with eBay to design a pin to benefit Feeding America and auctioned off a visit to the set of one of her 2018 projects.
2017: Illiteracy Rumors Begin
In 2017, rumors began circulating that Lea Michele is illiterate.
March 2018: Illiteracy Rumors Become Internet Meme
In March 2018, the rumor that Lea Michele is illiterate became a popular Internet meme.
April 2018: LM/DC Tour Announcement
In April 2018, it was announced that Lea Michele and Darren Criss would co-headline a tour called the LM/DC Tour.
June 2018: LM/DC Tour Performances
In June 2018, Lea Michele performed shows in several North American cities as part of the LM/DC Tour with Darren Criss.
December 2018: LM/DC Tour in the UK and Ireland
In December 2018, Lea Michele and Darren Criss brought their LM/DC Tour to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
February 2019: Appeared in Commercial for Zola
In February 2019, Lea Michele appeared in a commercial for Zola, a wedding website.
March 9, 2019: Marriage to Zandy Reich
On March 9, 2019, Lea Michele and businessman Zandy Reich married in Napa, California.
April 2019: Performance at "A Grand Night" fundraising gala
In April 2019, Lea Michele performed for the "A Grand Night" fundraising gala held at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.
May 1, 2019: Joined Michelle Obama at Reach Higher's 2019 College Signing Day
On May 1, 2019, Lea Michele joined Michelle Obama at Reach Higher's 2019 College Signing Day.
May 2019: Hosting Well, Well, Well with Lea Michele
In May 2019, Lea Michele announced that she would host a health and wellness digital series for the Ellen DeGeneres Network, titled Well, Well, Well with Lea Michele.
September 2019: Revealed PCOS Diagnosis
In September 2019, Lea Michele revealed that she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She was diagnosed around the age of 30, having struggled with symptoms including weight gain and acne since the end of Glee.
October 25, 2019: Release of Christmas in the City
On October 25, 2019, Lea Michele released her third studio album, Christmas in the City.
November 24, 2019: Visit to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospital
On November 24, 2019, Lea Michele visited ill children at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospital.
December 19, 2019: Live Performances at Adler Hall
From December 19, 2019, Lea Michele performed live in a series of shows at Adler Hall on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
June 2, 2020: HelloFresh Partnership Ended
On June 2, 2020, HelloFresh announced they had ended their partnership with Lea Michele as a result of a controversy surrounding accusations of bullying against her.
June 2020: Accusations of Bullying
In June 2020, actress Samantha Marie Ware accused Lea Michele of bullying and causing "traumatic microaggressions" during their time working on Glee.
August 2020: Birth of Son
In August 2020, Lea Michele and Zandy Reich had a son.
November 5, 2021: Release of Forever: A Lullaby Album
On November 5, 2021, Lea Michele released her cover album, Forever: A Lullaby Album.
July 11, 2022: Return to Broadway in Funny Girl
On July 11, 2022, it was announced that Lea Michele would return to Broadway in the stage musical production of Funny Girl.
September 6, 2022: Debut as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl
On September 6, 2022, Lea Michele replaced Beanie Feldstein in the leading role of Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway.
September 11, 2022: COVID-19 Diagnosis
On September 11, 2022, four days into her run as Fanny Brice, Lea Michele announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would isolate for at least 10 days.
September 2022: Michele Addresses Illiteracy Rumors
In September 2022, Lea Michele addressed the persistent rumors that she is illiterate in an interview with The New York Times.
September 20, 2022: Return to Funny Girl After COVID-19
On September 20, 2022, Lea Michele returned to the stage in Funny Girl after recovering from COVID-19.
2022: Return to Broadway in Funny Girl
In 2022, Lea Michele returned to Broadway, playing Fanny Brice in a revival of Funny Girl, to widespread critical acclaim.
September 3, 2023: Final performance of Funny Girl
On September 3, 2023, the show Funny Girl had its final performance.
October 2023: Signed "No Hostage Left Behind" letter
In October 2023, Lea Michele signed the "No Hostage Left Behind" letter, an open letter asking President Joe Biden to ensure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
August 2024: Birth of Daughter
In August 2024, Lea Michele and Zandy Reich had a daughter.
May 2025: Cast as Florence Vassy in Chess revival
In May 2025, Lea Michele was cast as Florence Vassy in the 2025 Broadway revival of Chess.
October 15, 2025: Start of Chess revival performances
On October 15, 2025, Lea Michele will start performing in the Broadway revival of Chess as Florence Vassy.
2025: Addressing Illiteracy Rumors on Podcast
In 2025, Lea Michele addressed the illiteracy rumor again on Jake Shane's podcast, reading aloud notecards to prove she could read.
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