This hits keep coming for Lea Michele.
After former Glee co-stars Samantha Ware, Amber Riley, and Alex Newell accused her of bullying, several other colleagues, understudies, and extras who worked with Michele over the years came forward to accuse her of being “subhuman,” “terrifying,” “manipulative,” and a “nightmare.”
Now, Page Six reports that beauty business insiders also say the former Glee actress has a reputation for being “toxic” within their industry, as well.
It all dates back to 2012, when Michele signed a reported $1 million deal to be the face of L’Oréal. One of her responsibilities was to give a short, on-camera interview about her beauty routine. But, according to at least one source, she had an epic temper tantrum during the taping.
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“All the questions and answers were agreed [on] in advance, she just had to answer five questions on camera about her hair routine to a crew hired by L’Oréal,” the source alleges.
“But two questions in, Lea just stood up, said she was done and walked out, leaving everyone standing there in shock.”
But the drama didn’t stop there.
“The head of L’Oréal asked if she was coming back, and her mother said, ‘No, she’s not.’,” the source adds. “This is who she is. Given how small the industry is, the word has spread across other beauty brands.”
One year later, L’Oréal replaced Michele with actress Blake Lively.
Page Six also notes, however, that another person who was working on the production that day has no recollection of Michele being a diva.
“I don’t ever remember her being difficult on or off-set,” the source says.
Neither Michele nor L’Oréal have responded to these latest reports. Meanwhile, according to US Weekly, the actress has been “reaching out” to people she may have hurt in the past in an effort to make amends and apologize.
“This experience has made her reevaluate her behavior in the past,” an insider tells the magazine.
“This has been a serious learning lesson and she is committed to making these adjustments as a complete life change for the future. She is listening to those who have come forward and has been reaching out to initiate open and honest conversations.”
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Catholicslutbox
She acts like a 12 but looks like a 6.
Neoprene
He’s more like a 3, or 4.
Cam
“”One year later, L’Oréal replaced Michele with actress Blake Lively.””
Then they are partially responsible. The second she did this they should have said she had broken the agreement and therefore they considered her to have abandoned the contract, and cancelled payment.
As for her reaching out to people, let me guess how that conversation goes. “Hey, it’s Lea, I need to to post on Twitter that I’m great”.
Troysky
@Cam …. you are right about them dropping her faster. Also….she reaches out to others EIGHT YEARS after this emerges….obviously forced now.
RobF
Another Lea Michele is a bitch article, Queerty? WHO CARES?
Cam
Says the account who read it, signed in and commented on it.
jackscott
With so many talented actresses, people should feel grateful if they make it big. If someone can’t be professional and respectful, hire a different person! Lea has always come across as fake and a brat!
Inspector 57
Ya know, I’m really grateful for the #metoo movement, in which everyone from Lady Gaga to Terry Crews has spoken about their personal hurtful experiences.
And I’m not trying to liken being a sexual predictor to being a total b**** (like Lea), but, but… Yeah, there is a common ground there.
Prax07
Why is this little troll doll newsworthy on a gay site? Is she a lesbian? No? She’s just a tiny she-meanie? Oh…ok.
Cam
No, she is someone that was so abusive that she forced people to quit their jobs on a how that was really popular in the LGBT community.