Where Was Lea Michele’s Same Time, Next Christmas Movie Filmed?

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Starring in ABC’s 2017 comedy series The Mayor, Lea Michele returned to the television network in December 2019 with her new holiday movie Same Time, Next Christmas in December 2019.

She portrays Olivia Anderson, a successful young woman who met her childhood sweetheart Jeff (Charles Michael Davis) during her family’s annual Christmas visit to Hawaii. Her parents are played by Nia Vardalos and George Newbern.

Lea Michele's holiday movie Same Time, Next Christmas was filmed throughout the Hawaiian island of Oahu, from the North Shore to Waikiki BeachLea Michele’s holiday movie Same Time, Next Christmas was filmed throughout the Hawaiian island of Oahu, from the North Shore to Waikiki Beach

After being separated by distance and years, the two reunite at the same Hawaiian resort years later, and the old chemistry between them flares up anew—but circumstances conspire to keep them apart.

Lea Michele’s third studio album, Christmas in the City, was released just two months earlier through Sony Music Entertainment.

The movie was filmed throughout the Hawaiian island of Oahu, from the North Shore to Waikiki Beach. The hotel featured in the film is Turtle Bay Resort, a 4-star beach resort on Oahu’s North Shore.

Lea Michele kissing her Same Time, Next Christmas co-star Charles Michael Davis in front of Waimea Falls on Oahu, HawaiiLea Michele kissing her Same Time, Next Christmas co-star Charles Michael Davis in front of Waimea Falls on Oahu, Hawaii

In January 2016, Lea Michele kicked off the awards season on a stylish note at the 2016 People’s Choice Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Lea Michele wears her hair back at the People's Choice AwardsLea Michele wears her hair back at the People’s Choice Awards 2016 at Microsoft Theater on January 6, 2016, in Los Angeles, California

The then 29-year-old actress was nominated for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series category, but lost to Priyanka Chopra of “Quantico.”

Lea’s show “Scream Queens,” did win Favorite New TV Comedy, though.

Lea Michele shows off her toned legs on the red carpet in an Elie Saab dressLea Michele shows off her toned legs on the red carpet in an Elie Saab dress

Lea let her toned legs take center stage in a little black dress from Elie Saab’s Fall 2015 collection. This $8,150 flirty-but-edgy mini frock features long sleeves that balance the thigh-grazing hemline. 

Lea Michele shows off her hair and dress on the red carpetLea Michele shows off her hair and dress on the red carpet

It also featured bead embellishments and intricate lace cutout detailing with sheer insets that gave a peek at Lea’s flawless skin. She added a gold metal belt around her waist to further accentuate her curves.

Lea Michele accessorizes her People's Choice Awards look with earrings and a beltLea Michele accessorizes her People’s Choice Awards look with earrings and a belt

The former “Glee” star wore her hair up in a top knot and rocked dark pink lipstick. She completed her look with Anita Ko earrings, Ileana Makri earrings, and a pair of Brian Atwood pumps.

Lea Michele displays her feet in black suede Brian Atwood pumpsLea Michele displays her feet in black suede Brian Atwood pumps

Surprisingly not related to Idina Menzel, she picked the “Astral” pumps to show off her foot tattoos. These suede shoes feature gold metal t-straps, adjustable ankle straps, pointed toes, and 4.25-inch heels.

Lea Michele shows off her foot tattoos in "Astral" pumpsLea Michele shows off her foot tattoos in “Astral” pumps

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