In this week’s PEOPLE Magazine, February 7, 2011 issue, Lea Michele writes “Why I Love Barbra” and says that, “I grew up in this typical New Jersey town where everyone looked the same. If you didn’t have a nose job, you were about to. Agents and casting directors told me to get one, but my mother said, ‘Barbra Streisand never did- and neither are you.’

When I met [GLEE creator] Ryan Murphy, he asked if I’d ever seen Funny Girl. I said no. When I did see it, I cried my eyes out. My life changed. Her character felt and looked so much like me! From then, I’ve been obsessed with Barbra. Her voice is perfect. She doesn’t … Read the rest

Glee star Lea Michele has revealed that she feels confident with her body.

The actress said that her family taught her to accept herself for who she is and that Gleehas the same effect on some viewers.

“Confidence comes from within,” she toldFabulous. “I’m very confident with my body and the way I look. I have a great family, who have instilled in me to believe in myself.

“I get a lot of messages from fans saying that they never felt that their specific type of beauty was really beautiful, but since watching Glee they really feel that their uniqueness is what makes them special.”

Speaking of the similarities between her character Rachel Berry and herself, she … Read the rest

We caught up with Lea Michele (Rachel) on the Fox lot on TCA set visit day, January 12, and the Glee songstress serenaded us with talk of her co-star pals, her workout regimen, her big-screen dreams, and Rachel Berry. Our favorite takeaway? She totally hearts and identifies with Kurt. “There’s a gay man in me somewhere, trust me,” she said. Although she lost to a well-deserving Laura Linney in her category at the Golden Globes last night, Lea must have been as giddy as we were when Chris Colfer snagged his first statue!

Weptaint: Any upcoming movie plans?

Lea Michele: If I get any free time from Glee, I’m hoping to do films. My dream — I can’t wait.… Read the rest

Glee’s Lea Michele opened up about her red-hot career and her red carpet-ready looks during a Q & A panel at the Winter TCAs (Television Critics Association) meeting Thursday, and RadarOnline.com has all the info for you.

The 24-year-old New Yorker said if she gets “any free time from Glee, [she's] hoping to do films,” noting that Glee creator Ryan Murphy has been wonderful in giving her the freedom to branch out in her entertainment endeavors.

“He’s so supportive of my career — I know that he will definitely help me to fit things in,” Michele said of Murphy.

Michele also talked about Funny Girl, the iconic Barbara Streisand musical which is set to be resurrected on Broadway in the … Read the rest

Lea Michele has an answer for the question, “Who’s your daddy?”

Only it’s ”daddies,” in the case of her “Glee” alter ego.

As Gleeks know, Rachel Berry is the daughter of an interracial same-sex couple yet unseen on the FOX hit. But Michele has firm ideas on who she’d like to see as the duo, even if she isn’t giving up the names.

“I have two people in my head, when I do the show, who are Rachel’s dads,” the actress reveals to Zap2it. “One is a personal friend of mine, and one is a very famous person. It’s not Hugh Jackman and it’s not Taye Diggs, as everybody thinks. I envision them to be a … Read the rest