16 Times Rachel Berry Is So Unapologetically Rachel Berry
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Lea Michele turned 29 on Saturday, and though the actress is branching out to new ventures — like Ryan Murphy's new series, Scream Queens! — she'll always be Rachel Berry to me. After all, Michele rose to fame playing the talented but self-absorbed diva on Glee. In honor of her birthday, let's revisit 16 moments from the show that are just so completely, unapologetically Rachel Berry.
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When She Kindly Burns Someone
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When She Wants to Protect Her Most Treasured Asset
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When She Values a Good Slap . . . Even Those She's the Target Of
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When She Relishes in a Crowd of Sparkles
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When She Comes Up With This Subtle Punishment Tactic
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When She Comes to a Dramatic Conclusion
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When She Remains Calm in the Face of Tragedy
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When She Keeps Her Expectations Grounded
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When She Would Rather Hear the Sound of Clapping Than Eat Food
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When She Remains Ever So Humble
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When She Lashes Out at Santana Because YOLO
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When She Reveals This, to the Surprise of Not One Person
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When She Puts On Her Scary Face
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When She Deals With Her Problems Like an Adult
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When She's Just Over Listening to Other People
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