Can Lea Michele read? HOLR breaks down the rumor after the Glee star attended the Tony Awards this past weekend, igniting a debate amongst fans.
The highly controversial debate continues- can Lea Michele read? The internet seems divided as this rumor runs rampant online. According to this article, the rumor regarding Michele being unable to read surfaced after podcast hosts Jaye Hunt and Robert Ackerman alleged the star can’t read or write. This supposedly came about when it was alleged that Michele did not improvise on Glee because it was supposed that “she had just memorized lines that had been read to her from the script.”
Lea Michele Reading
Since the rumor went viral online, people have nee sharing alleged evidence of the star that claims she can’t read. This TikTok posted by user @pinkteabags features a compilation of the star helping present various awards.
@pinkteabags she’ll say it after the fact or not at all? #leamichele #leamicheleisilliterate #foryoupage #glee
Lea Michele Tony Awards
Recently, Michele attended the 2023 Tony Awards, where she read the name of the winner out loud to the audience. In this TikTok video posted by user @notbillyeichner, a meme poked fun at an allegation that Michele memorized the name of the winner before getting on stage.
@notbillyeichner tell me i’m wrong #leamichele #tonyawards #writersstrike
Although there is no concrete evidence to support claims that Michele can’t read, the internet is still convinced of the rumor that has been circulating for years now.
Lea Michele Read Reddit
Reddit users have also taken to the platform to discuss the highly-debated topic of whether or not Michele can read. Check out what one person had to say about the topic in this trending thread.
“[It] was a joke that got a little out of hand. The truth is she can read BUT she is a very bad and entitled person and terrible racist,” alleged one user.
There you have it. It sounds like this rumor is just that- a rumor!
Published by HOLR Magazine.