Lea Michele's Beauty Style Is Pitch Perfect

Ever since Glee first aired in 2009, Lea has captivated her devoted fans with her powerful voice, quirky persona, and stunning looks. The perfectly poised starlet turns 28 today! Celebrate her birthday with a look back at some of her flawless red carpet looks that hit the right note every time.

2006
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2006

Back in 2006, Lea Michele attended the Tony Awards when she was still working on Spring Awakening, which made its Broadway debut later that year. Her glossy curls and flirty lashes were just the beginning of her many red carpet appearances to come.

2009
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2009

Three years later in 2009, Lea became a household name as Rachel Berry on Glee. Here she was at a Broadway event with her signature brunette waves and a neutral makeup palette.

2010
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2010

For the 2010 Tonys, Lea wore a vibrant gown, which she paired with a side chignon and a red lip.

2011
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2011

At the Fox Golden Globe Awards afterparty in 2011, Lea wore a tousled sideswept chignon and a pink makeup palette to match her feminine gown.

2011
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2011

Lea went with a bold berry lip and soft waves at the 2011 Grammys.

2011
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2011

Lea arrived at the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party in a sparkling blue gown, which she accented with navy nails and a blue smoky eye.

2011
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2011

Sitting front row at Jason Wu's show during New York Fashion Week in 2011, Lea went for classic beauty with her pinned-up waves and bright red lipstick.

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2013

In early 2013, Lea sported lightened locks with bangs. We loved the sleek style.

2013
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2013

Lea was back to her waves just a few months later, and we liked the added beachy texture.

2013
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2013

At the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, Lea gave a poignant acceptance speech honoring Cory Monteith. From her soft waves and simple makeup look to her bright smile, Lea proved she was staying strong.

2014
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2014

At the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Lea rolled her hair up into a faux bob, letting the piecey waves frame her face.

2014
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2014

Lea was all pinup glam at the 2014 Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation's Taste For a Cure. Her orange-red lipstick was right on trend.

2014
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2014

Lea's skin was radiant and glowing at the Fox Programming Presentation. We'd be surprised if she has any pores at all.

2014
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2014

Recently Lea gave off a surfer-chick vibe with her messy waves and smudged eye makeup, a perfect choice to receive her surfboard trophy at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards.