Lea Michele’s Guest Appearance on Sons of Anarchy

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One of Lea Michele’s notable performances was her role as Gertie on the acclaimed FX original series, “Sons of Anarchy.”

In this series, she plays a compassionate waitress who listens to Gemma Teller Morrow (Katey Sagal) as she shares how her son, Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam), lost his wife, Tara Knowles (Maggie Siff).

Michele’s impactful presence was felt in the episode “Smoke ’em if You Got ’em,” featured in the series’ final season. The sixth episode of the seventh season aired on October 14, 2014, when Lea Michele was 28 years old.

Lea Michele made a brief but memorable appearance on Sons of Anarchy as Gertie, a waitress who listens to Gemma Teller Morrow (Katey Sagal) talk about the death of her son Jax Teller's wife Tara KnowlesLea Michele made a brief but memorable appearance on Sons of Anarchy as Gertie, a waitress who listens to Gemma Teller Morrow (Katey Sagal) talk about the death of her son Jax Teller’s wife Tara Knowles (Credit: FX)

In an interview with Vulture, Lea Michele expressed delight over her guest role on Sons of Anarchy, where she played Gertie, a truck-stop waitress. According to her, the character was envisioned to reflect a younger Gemma (played by Katey Sagal).

She found the opportunity to portray a character drastically different from her usual ones exciting. Michele admired Sagal’s portrayal of Gemma and found shooting with her an amazing experience.

I know they wanted this character of Gertie to mirror a young Gemma. Katey and Kurt had me in mind for it, and I’m such a huge fan of the show — as he knows. I’m so glad that it all worked out. I found out when I was on vacation in Italy, and I was literally more excited about being on Sons of Anarchy than being on a gorgeous vacation.

“Amazing,” Lea said about shooting the scene with Katey Sagal, who guest starred on Glee as Nancy Abrams in 2013.

“She’s also been on Glee, so it was fun to get to do her show. But I had to keep reminding myself that she wasn’t her character. I’m literally so terrified of Gemma. I couldn’t believe I was sitting next to her. I was like, Lea, remember, you’re on a TV show, too.”

Lea Michele made a guest appearance in the final season of FX's drama series, Sons of Anarchy, with her episode "Smoke 'em If You Got 'em" airing on October 14, 2014Lea Michele made a guest appearance in the final season of FX’s drama series, Sons of Anarchy, with her episode “Smoke ’em If You Got ’em” airing on October 14, 2014 (Credit: FX)

“The character is so iconic. She’s a really fucking scary character, but Katey is so wonderful, and she made me feel so welcome and a part of the cast. Coming into a show that’s been running for such a long time, people have their processes and routines — and we’re like that at Glee — so it was really nice that she made me feel so comfortable there.”

Lea Michele Turns Heads in Plunging Lace Bralette at 2016 Teen Choice Awards

In July 2016, Lea Michele ensured all eyes were on her as she attended the 2016 Teen Choice Awards.

Lea Michele center parts her hair for the 2016 Teen Choice AwardsLea Michele center parts her hair for the 2016 Teen Choice Awards held on July 31, 2016, at The Forum in Inglewood, California (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

Although the “Glee” star didn’t win the Choice TV Villain and the Choice TV Actress in Comedy awards, the then-29-year-old actress was victorious on the red carpet.

Lea Michele wears a flirty two-piece Self-Portrait ensemble to the 2016 Teen Choice AwardsLea Michele wears a flirty two-piece Self-Portrait ensemble to the 2016 Teen Choice Awards (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

She stood out in a flirty and feminine two-piece ensemble from the London-based contemporary fashion label, Self-Portrait.

Lea elegantly displayed a tasteful amount of décolletage and subtly revealed a hint of her midriff in a delicately plunging guipure lace bralette, skillfully paired with a corresponding floral lace midi skirt.

Lea Michele flaunts her cleavage and shoulders in a lacy Self-Portrait setLea Michele flaunts her cleavage and shoulders in a lacy Self-Portrait set (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

The “Scream Queens” star edged up the look with a few rings and earrings.

She wore center-parted hair down and rounded out her look with a swipe of nude pink lipstick and soft mint eyeshadow.

Lea Michele flashes some skin in a matching Self-Portrait bralette and skirtLea Michele flashes some skin in a matching Self-Portrait bralette and skirt (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

Lea wore a pair of pink python-detailed suede pumps by Casadei.

Lea Michele's feet and foot tattoos in pink suede Casadei pumpsLea Michele’s feet and foot tattoos in pink suede Casadei pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

They feature crisscross vamp straps, adjustable buckle fastenings, and four-inch python heels.

Lea Michele's feet and foot tattoos in python-accented Casadei pumpsLea Michele’s feet and foot tattoos in python-accented Casadei pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / FayesVision / WENN)

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