Lea Michele shone brightly on the red carpet of Tuesday’s Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, stunning everyone with her ethereal beauty and impeccable sense of style.
She was joined by other A-list stars, including Kim Kardashian in a braless look, the It couple Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler, and comedian Ali Wong.
The 36-year-old actress donned a vintage Thierry Mugler metallic silver gown from the designer’s 1998 ready-to-wear collection, showcasing her toned arms.
Lea Michele graced the Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York in a stunning ensemble that exuded glamour and sophistication on April 26, 2023 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
Her gown had a sculpted halter-style bodice that flowed into a voluminous princess-style skirt featuring delicate pleating and a high-shine fabric that resembled liquid metal.
The former Glee star’s long brown hair cascaded down her back, parted in the middle, and styled in waves that framed her face.
Brian Meller, her New York-based stylist, accessorized the actress with a stack of silver and diamond-studded rings and 14K white gold aquamarine and Effy Aquarius drop earrings that complemented her dress.
Her shoes were not visible due to the dress’s long hem, but it was probable that she had opted for heeled sandals or pumps to complete her overall appearance.
Lea Michele donned a magnificent silver gown from Thierry Mugler’s spring 1998 ready-to-wear collection, expertly styled by Brian Meller (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
Michele, who recently celebrated her Jewish roots, was accompanied by her husband, Zandy Reich, who looked dapper in a navy blue tuxedo.
The couple has been married since 2019 and has a son named Ever Leo Reich, who was hospitalized in March due to a “scary health issue.”
Michele provided an update on her son’s health while speaking with People at the gala, stating that he’s doing well but still has “a long road ahead.”
The stylish actress said, “Ever’s doing good. He’s doing well. We still have a little bit of a long road ahead of us here, but he’s doing well, thank God, and healthy.”
Zandy Reich and Lea Michele started dating in 2017, got engaged in April 2018, married in a romantic ceremony in Northern California in March 2019, and welcomed their first child, a son named Ever Leo, in August 2020 (Credit: Jennifer Graylock / INSTARimages)
She also talked about her 40-year-old husband, saying, “My husband is wonderful. He’s here tonight. The last event that he was this excited for was the NFL Honors! I’m so happy to be here and honored more than anything.”
Michele also expressed gratitude for her unwavering encouragement from her Funny Girl cast members and family, describing it as “the most amazing support.”
In a recent interview with Time Magazine, her longtime collaborator Ryan Murphy praised Michele’s performance in the Broadway production of Funny Girl, in which she plays the lead role of Fanny Brice starting September of last year.
According to the American Horror Story creator, Michele “had done the impossible: made Fanny her own, to great critical and commercial acclaim.”
The 57-year-old producer said she brought a “burst of modernity” to the classic character.
Lea Michele made a grand entrance in a floor-length chocolate leather dress from Brandon Maxwell’s Fall 2023 collection at Variety’s 2023 Power of Women presented by Lifetime at The Grill on April 4, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
He said, “Older, wiser, stronger, Lea interjected the classic with a new burst of modernity and something singular: here she was playing a survivor and killing it because she herself had survived something. Many things.”
Murphy added, “[Jonathan Groff] and I were both in tears and were absolutely astounded as Lea received multiple standing ovations, literally bringing the house down.”
Michele’s humility in the face of great praise was also noted by Murphy, saying, “At age 36, she reinvented herself yet again. She was humble in this triumph and this comeback and didn’t take for granted being the toast of Broadway.”
The writer concluded, “In this role, Lea Michele is truly the greatest star.”