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Lea Michele Addresses Past Work Allegations & "Illiterate" Rumors

Lea Michele opens up about her "intense time of reflection" following past allegations about her conduct at work and rumors that she's illiterate.
Leah Michelle is an open book as she addresses rumors that she can't read
as well as those allegations about her past on-set behavior
ahead of her debut as fanny Bryce in the broadway revival of funny girl the the actress spoke to the new york times about her personal and professional life
including past allegations about her conduct amongst glee co-stars
in June 2020 glee actress Samantha ware accused Leah of making her experience on the show is a living hell
and she said she faced "traumatic microaggressions" from Leah
in response, Leah issued an apology for the way she hurt other people
in the new interview, Leah said that the allegations against her evoked an intense time of reflection
she says quote "I really understand the importance and value now of being a leader"
"it means not only going and doing a good job when the camera is rolling but also when it's not"
"and that wasn't always the most the important thing for me"
she continues I have an edge to me i work really hard I leave no room for mistakes
that level of perfectionism or that pressure of perfectionism left me with a lot of blind spots
in addition to reflecting on past allegations Leah also addresses a rumor that once circulated online about her being illiterate
Leah says "I went to glee every single day I knew my lines every single day and then there's a rumor online that I can't read or write"
she explains "you might think that's the the biggest piece of bull that I'm going to say to you all day"
"but I really don't care about that at this point it's just about being able to play this part"
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