Lea Michele Dates Boyfriend Cory Monteith: Met On Glee Set in 2009

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In May 2012, Lea Michele and Cory Monteith were making their off-screen coupling official. They held hands during a sweet stroll in NYC. They met on the set of the Fox musical Glee in 2009.

She wore a feminine ensemble with a short baby doll dress, sandals, and a mini crossbody bag.

Lea Michele and Cory Monteith's relationship started in early 2012 and lasted until Monteith's untimely death in July 2013Lea Michele and Cory Monteith’s relationship started in early 2012 and lasted until Monteith’s untimely death in July 2013 (Credit: Anthony Dixon / WENN)

Tragic Turn: Remembering Cory Monteith

Cory Monteith, known for his role as Finn Hudson, a popular jock on “Glee,” was the on-screen love interest of Lea Michele’s character, Rachel Berry.

Lea Michele and Cory Monteith began dating in early 2012, and their relationship continued until Cory Monteith’s tragic passing in July 2013.

He was found dead at the age of 31 in the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver. The police expedited the autopsy and toxicology report for Monteith. The British Columbia coroner’s report confirmed that the cause of death for the “Glee” actor was mixed drug toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol.

Lea Michele and boyfriend Cory Monteith holding hands while shopping in ManhattanLea Michele and boyfriend Cory Monteith holding hands while shopping in Manhattan on May 16, 2012 (Credit: Anthony Dixon / WENN)

Like Lea, every girl should know she needs a go-to mini crossbody bag for those lazy days when she doesn’t have to prepare for anything big and wants to chill and hang out.

Lea Michele’s Emotional Tribute on the 10th Anniversary of Cory Monteith’s Passing

In July 2023, Lea Michele commemorated the tenth anniversary of her “Glee” co-star and past partner Cory Monteith’s passing in 2013.

She shared a heartfelt black and white photo of them on Instagram, accompanied by a message reflecting her mixed feelings about the time that had elapsed since his death.

Michele expressed her ongoing grief and the enduring impact of their memories, emphasizing that Monteith’s presence and the light he brought into their lives are deeply missed and forever cherished.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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