The actor had been open about his struggles with substance abuse as a teenager, entering drug rehabilitation at 19-years-old after an intervention from friends and family. Lea's 'Finn' tattoo was actually inked while Cory was alive, as she revealed in 2016 that she had got it done in 2011.
After Monteith's death in July 2013, Michele's character Rachel Berry got inked with a tribute to Monteith's character—a tattoo that read “Finn.” And it seems Michele and her character have more in common than their mutual obsession with Barbra Streisand.
Many people didn't see Lea Michele's real-life “Finn” tattoo until her nearly-naked cover of Women's Health magazine's September 2016 issue; but she actually had this tattoo inked in 2011, before her late love passed.
On Tuesday, Lea Michele shared a photo of her latest tattoo — a number 5, in honor of her late boyfriend and former Glee co-star, Cory Monteith. “And one more.. for my Quarterback.. #5,” she captioned the black-and-white shot.
Why does Finn have a Jake tattoo in Fiona and Cake?
In "Obsidian", he appears in his mid to late 20s as an adult and has a full-grown beard, along with a tattoo of Jake on his chest, implying that his adoptive brother may have died by this time.
During Adventure Time, it was revealed that Finn and Jake were the same age, and the series ended when Finn was 17. Therefore, it would only make sense that Jake would pass away by the time Finn reached adulthood.
A decade after his death shocked “Glee” fans, Cory Monteith is still being mourned. The Canadian actor, who portrayed student athlete turned Glee club member Finn Hudson on the Fox series, was found dead from an overdose in a Vancouver, British Columbia, hotel room on July 13, 2013. He was 31 years old.
Michele, 37, and husband Zandy Reich are parents to 3-year-old son Ever Leo Reich. The pair were married in 2019. Michele received a polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis she received in her late 20s. This hormonal condition affects millions of women, and it's the most common cause of infertility.
Michele and late costar Cory Monteith played New Directions leaders Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson, respectively, and sparked a real-life romance while playing the high school sweethearts. They dated until Monteith died of an accidental drug overdose in July 2013.
Was Lea Michele engaged to Cory Monteith when he died?
The co-stars were living together and head-over-heels in love when Monteith was found dead in a hotel room in Canada. According to reports, the pair had even been talking marriage and were practically engaged.
She also has a number "5" tattoo, which she revealed in April 2016, saying, "For My Quarterback… #5," in reference to the jersey number Monteith's character Finn wore as William McKinley High's quarterback on Glee. Monteith died on July 13, 2013, at the age of 31.
Lea Michele revealed her third tiny tattoo in honor of her late boyfriend Cory Monteith, and our hearts can't handle it. This is her third tattoo that pays tribute to Monteith, who died in 2013.
The 26-year-old actress reportedly has around 14 inkings hidden all over her body. 'Glee' star Lea Michele has reportedly undergone laser treatment to remove one of her tattoos.
In I Do, Rachel and Finn hook-up for the night, she left while he is sleeping. She returns to her apartment and later in the episode is seen taking a pregnancy test. In Feud, it is revealed that it was just a false alarm and Rachel isn't pregnant.
Santana, devastated by this, slaps Finn during Glee rehearsals, but he later claims it was a fake "stage slap" to prevent her from being suspended. In the episode "Yes/No", Finn asks Rachel to marry him.
During Season Four, Rachel becomes pregnant and while Finn initially isn't interested in children, he comes around and the two prepare for their bundle of joy. However, Rachel loses the baby in a car accident and she blames Finn even though Finn tried to stop her from getting in the vehicle.
Sue then enlists the three of them to help her destroy the glee club from the inside. Upon discovering that she is pregnant, Quinn convinces Finn that he is the father, despite the fact that they never actually had sex. Quinn claims that Finn had prematurely ejaculated into her while they were making out in a hot tub.
At the beginning of the series finale, "Dreams Come True", she is seen going to the New Directions competition to assist them. She does make it big on Broadway, marries Jesse, and becomes a surrogate mother to Kurt and Blaine's child. She wins a Tony Award, and thanks everyone on stage, especially Mr. Schuester.
Chris Colfer was the youngest member of the cast. At 19, he was only three years older than his character. When Colfer auditioned for "Glee," he actually auditioned for the role of Artie Abrams — at this point, the character of Kurt Hummel didn't even exist, he told TV Guide in 2009, according to Digital Spy.
Because Michele did not take over for Feldstein until some five months after Funny Girl opened, they did not request such an exception. (This may also be partly due to the fact that producers drew ire for the way they reportedly handled Feldstein's lackluster critical reception and her subsequent exit).
The actress hit the red carpet this week showing off a much slimmer physique. Stepping out for the Fox All Star Party in Santa Monica, Michele showed a significantly thinner waistline and gaunt face. Glee follows a group of singing and dancing high school students who battle with their unpopularity through music.
Monteith died in July 2013 from a “mixed drug toxicity” of heroin and alcohol. Three months later, Glee aired “The Quarterback,” an unforgettable hour of television (read our recap!) that paid tribute to Monteith's character Finn, who died off screen of causes unknown.
Naya Rivera had been a series regular on the popular television series Glee, and was the third series actor to die young. Her body was found on the anniversary of the death of her co-star and close friend Cory Monteith in 2013. Following her death, authorities banned swimming in Lake Piru permanently.
The three are forced to run from the Lich, as he begins to destroy the Citadel. At this time, Martin flees, and Finn tries to give chase, but his grass sword takes over his entire arm, causing Finn to lose it.
