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Lea Michele Shares Survival Strategy in Wake of 'Horrific' Breakup

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Unlike her character on the hit show 'Glee,' Lea Michele has had some bad luck in the love department lately. After dating boyfriend Theo Stockman for over a year, Lea and her man recently split in September. Although it would have been easy for Lea to wallow in self-pity and bitterness, in a new interview with Allure Magazine, the rising star reveals that she's relying on a positive attitude to survive post-split.

"It's important to me to be honest about these things," says Lea. "There are horrific breakups, but we were friends before, and we'll be friends after."

So what caused Theo and Lea's split anyway? At the time of the breakup, Michele's rep told E! News, "This is not a dramatic breakup, the relationship just ran its course."

Lea also used the Allure interview to address another recent drama in her life -- the criticism she and her fellow 'Glee' cast members dealt with after posing in a racy, teen-inspired GQ spread. Of the controversy, Michele says: "People were really offended by this, being that we play high school students. But we're not high school students! Cory is almost 30, and Dianna and I are 25. But there was such controversy. I do try to keep in mind that there are a lot of young viewers watching our show. But it's a delicate balance, continuing to be who you are but also remembering you're in a certain position. But would I do the shoot again? Absolutely."



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wesleylash1lash

have never watched glee an know nothing about her break-up. but she is a drop dead pretty women. i'd rather read an article on her likes an dislikes. an watch a video of her doing something she enjoys doing...

November 16 2011 at 11:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jackie

She is really pretty. She doesn't look like every actress with their fake nose and fake hair. I love her face because it is real. I think Hollywood needs more people that are naturally pretty like her. I am sick of people making fun of her looks. I think she is soooo refreshing. And if she walked into your coffee shop (or something) I bet lots of heads would turn. People should be glad that a real looking person is on tv. Enough with these phony cookie-cutter losers that need a sandwich. I love her!

November 16 2011 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jackie

Beautiful voice too.

November 16 2011 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jabaileydc

B O R I N G!!!!!

November 16 2011 at 7:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
HELLO MEANLADY

very misleading title to this story.

November 16 2011 at 6:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Randi Grogan

Lea Michele is absolutely gorgeous and this is coming for a gay man. Her features are stunning. She will go far, no doubt. Her one year relationship outlasted Kim Kardashians entire marriage, kudos Lea.

November 16 2011 at 5:52 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
mrspoolastro

Who gives a damn. Glee is a perverted show about gays, dykes and pedophiles and should be banned.

November 16 2011 at 5:29 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
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Lacey

Perhaps a show about small minded bigots would offend you less, maybe some reruns of All in the Family are more your speed.

November 16 2011 at 5:56 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
googy97

IMHO a "horrific" breakup would insinuate that there was violence involved. Did she beat the crap outta him?

November 16 2011 at 5:00 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
busymissnanci

Gee......she would have thought my marriage breaking up was unsurvivable. All the hyperbole regarding so-called "stars" gets nauseating after a while.

November 16 2011 at 4:46 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
hman570

Another tibit of worthless new from AOL

November 16 2011 at 3:44 PM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
janispatblues1

All of the above are just taking up breathing space.

November 16 2011 at 3:30 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
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