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.
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.
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.
For the 2010 Tonys, Lea wore a vibrant gown, which she paired with a side chignon and a red lip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, Lea rolled her hair up into a faux bob, letting the piecey waves frame her face.
Lea's skin was radiant and glowing at the Fox Programming Presentation. We'd be surprised if she has any pores at all.
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.