Lea Michele Reacts To Alex Newell's Tony Award Win

Graeme O'Neil takes a look at Alex Newell walking by Lea Michele as they go to accept their Tony Award.

[@Spf1977]

This story should have stay focused on the talent of Alex. They are extraordinary. Congratulations to them.

[@Sam96ss]

Why make it all about Lea? And why can’t you quit her? This is about Alex. It’s their win and it should just be about that!

[@jackiethompson8384]

He dumped on Lea. But agreed, Alex is talented on their own and deservedly won that Tony.

[@starsurvivor]

Because peopple looove drama lol it's why Twitter exists

[@nnamdiohachenu7835]

I’m really tired of his focus on dragging Lea. At this point, he has become the troll

[@Sam96ss]

Seriously after all these years he’s still bullying her. Come on let people live and give them second chances. Yeah she sucked but people can grow and change. He’s being a bully but also just completely wrong since Alex took new pictures with Lea….

[@travishunterbrown]

Because Alex and Lea were both on a hit show together for years and during that time Lea was very unpleasant to them! You can’t ignore that fact. Especially with them all being in the same room.

[@EmNegen]

Why even bring Lea up? This Alex their moment!

[@andreforrestsamuels]

Why bring up Lea this is so stupid .. couldn't we just celebrate his moment without even acknowledging her ... Do better

[@battlegirldeb]

Lea Fan. If you didn't know they also took another pic last night. After Alex Won and they were both in their costumes getting ready to perform on last night show. It's time to stop the Lea hate. She was a "B" to everyone not just Black people. I understand if the people on Glee don't want to be friends with her, but it doesn't mean she had to have people crapping on her for the rest of her career. That was Alex's well-deserved win and that is all we need to know.

[@lonellfletcher]

Lea was there to perform and enjoy the show, cheering everyone on, and people are still dumping on her. Notice, there has been NOTHING coming from her current co-stars about her being a diva or difficult. No one is rushing to leave the table to get away from her. I mean, when? When does it end?

[@tristandominguez427]

I totally agree with you, but they aren’t saying anything because they signed a contract about it. It’s called a Non disclosure agreement meaning they can’t say anything about lea or else they get fired. Other than that I totally agree with you!

[@compassrose.adventures]

It’s Broadway. It’s really hard to even be on Broadway. They’re not going to hate on Lea because they have worked to get on that stage since they were kids. To be on the broadway stage in Manhattan is a huge accomplishment. Why would they ruin it. There is no excuse for her behavior! She hasn’t apologized for her behavior. Which is unacceptable! She has a huge ego! And if she was nominated for a tony you would see it even more. The fact that Alex Newell didn’t even acknowledge her says a-lot!!

[@Sluggergirl]

@@tristandominguez427Or maybe, just maybe she’s grown and changed in the last 10 years 🤷‍♀️

[@SaphirePrincess8764]

This!! Holding her accountable for something that happened 10 years ago by people who don’t even know her and weren’t there 😭 I’m SURE Alex doesn’t give af anymore, ppl just care too much about business that doesn’t concern them

[@chiliebeeniemcdonald7306]

@@Sluggergirl she hasn’t grown or changed she has never taken any accountability for what she did she acts like she did nothing wrong and put the blame back on the victim. Perhaps if she did that people would let it go.

[@nnamdiohachenu7835]

Oh Graeme, the world’s moved on🤦🏼‍♂️. Enough digs at Lea already.

[@nnamdiohachenu7835]

And not even speaking as a fan. Just a person who knows how it’s importance to stop the cycle of trolling.

[@nnamdiohachenu7835]

Important*😂

[@jacobsed6665]

No we haven’t. We will never forget what a bitch she was on set of Glee.

[@Yuan3986]

You wouldn't be leaving that comment if you weren't speaking as a fan. 😏

[@nnamdiohachenu7835]

@@Yuan3986 You don’t know that🙂.

[@douglaswild3852]

Both these people are very very talented . I feel strongly that if Lea had been originally cast in Funny Girl she would have been nominated too. Maybe Lea has learned from her poor past behavior and was truly happy for Alex? People can change. If Lea hadn’t reacted positively then people would be taking about that. There’s room for both these talented performers to succeed.

[@damienreed4834]

Lea never should have been cast in Funny Girl. She has a strong voice, but no originality in the role. Julie should have been the original. The producers were just stuck on having a name.

[@syoongkook]

lea is amazing as Fanny what are you even talking about? even her reviews are saying she was born for the role like be serious for a second. @@damienreed4834

[@rambambobam1268]

Way to diminish Alex’s iconic win to talk about lea. Once again. Lmao. Big fan of lea. Lea was happy for Alex. Stop making something out of nothing

[@casandraogoe8394]

I agree this whole video was messed up because I are trying to cause a issue that shouldn't be one in the first place 😤

[@elizabethbarbagallo1650]

Lea wins again. An article that should have focused on celebrating Alexs' talent and accomplishment instead focused on someone else - pointing out vague flaws that are over a decade old. It is not healthy to hold such animosity towards someone who has outgrown her childhood flaws. Let your hate go, try yoga, see a therapist, try to find peace.

[@yoyodre]

Lea Michele was an adult mistreating people on the set of Glee.

[@Louis83TV]

I came here to see the moment, and i find a dude blabbering.

[@Anthony_S_nyc]

I’m sure when Alex said “I’ve wanted this my whole life,” they also dreamt that the news coverage of their historic win would be all about making jabs at Lea Michele 🙃- like really….I’ve seen Shucked and was massively impressed by Alex and think this is so disrespectful to them. Plus I think it’s very possible for people to repent, acknowledge mistakes and change their hearts… esp when becoming a parent…so maybe let’s give Lea a break for a mistake many years ago and focus on Alex’s moment. Sorry I do like ur news and entertainment reporting but this makes me lose a lil respect for u.

[@GraemeONeil]

If you noticed, the story started off with Alex's historic victory, and then mentioned J. Harrison Ghee's historic victory. I then moved on to explain why viewers were taking such note of Alex walking by Lea Michele. It wasn't a fluke that it was done in that order.

[@nicanproud]

​@@GraemeONeil your "story" about the "news" also included multiple assumptions and jabs. This shouldn't be about Lea at all! That extra time would have been better spent discussing nonbinary and trans history on Broadway and elsewhere.

[@SRX2004]

Their performance of "If I were a boy" on Glee was AMAZING!!!

[@macwillssecuritylimited6594]

The world really has a serious problem. This world is turning to something horrible everyday... Is this supposed to be tagged history?

[@jackmorrissey4841]

What a bitter old man 😂

[@RS54321]

Who is old?

[@archieincolumbus]

Really Graeme? Get out of the past and move on. Everyone else that can be happy for both of them sure have done that.

[@madisonsummers5286]

So, let me get this straight... in response to someone's alleged "bullying behavior" from over a decade ago...you're going to bully them on the internet instead? How is that any better? I'm so over this tired conversation, move on and focus on the well deserved win of Alex.

[@RaymondNYC1]

Lea Michele has apologized for her past behavior. And knowing the reputation she got for that, if there was even a hint of bad behavior on her part at Funny Girl, it would be reported on. So trying to create a story of current animosity bet. Newell & Michele in 2023 is tacky.

[@NicholasGeorgeVlogs]

This is not journalism or reporting, I don’t know why a grown man feels comfortable talking about a women this way.

[@Bookwasbetter]

I'm so over the internet's hatred for Lea. She made mistakes and acted poorly during her youth. Didn't we all? I don't think she deserves to be criticized and hated for one period of her life for the remainder of her life. People are capable of change. She deserved to be called out, but that was years ago, and since then, she's never said or done anything problematic. When does it end? Furthermore, why make Alex's win all about Lea? Alex won, and Lea was clapping for her along with everyone else. She wasn't trying to "make sure everyone saw her clapping."Focusing on Lea instead of Alex is being part of the problem.

[@TonySolis99]

You should put that energy into something else truly do you really think Lea Michele is gonna look at your comment and be like thank God for Gretchen out supporting me the way she has treated her costars is ridiculous and her behavior also sets a standard and culture that it’s all right for people to behave this way into work space because of their reputation. Absolutely not, and I’m glad she was called out.

[@EMR79150]

Who even are you Graeme? 🤣 This whole post is a huge REACH and I’ve never seen something on KZbin with less meaning and interpretation than this video. Yikes. Try again.

[@GraemeONeil]

what part is a reach? That Alex walked by Lea? That Lea was clapping? That Alex responded to Samantha's tweet with the "Get her" GIF? That Alex posed for a photo with Lea in 2018 and explained it as being polite? That Alex has a Tony Award and Lea doesn't? That Lea wasn't eligible for a Tony Award? Which part was a reach exactly?

[@EMR79150]

@@GraemeONeil Wow. A true mess.

[@carriemonahan7136]

you misgendered Alex several times in this video

[@susandickerman4939]

all this happened 13 years ago. they were kids in their 20s. time to let it go. life gets harder and harder. one day they will all see. this was just part of growing up. when real life kicks in and oh baby it does. to all of us. rich or poor. father time and mother nature does not care. if you are rich or poor or what race. lea has been tortured. she rose up. she could have fallen. she didn't. it's stupid already

[@lenniedavis1294]

The best part of this was when you said Aex thanked Lea, then showed a clip of Alex saying Thank you to each and every one of you. lol

[@AA-mz3ig]

Love you Graeme but tell me what is the time line for punishing someone for mistakes made in their youth? I really love how you tied in 'rain on your parade' in the segment and I am super happy for Alex Newell. It's just that I believe in second chances and it seems to me that Lea has grown and is she trying to do better. We shouldn't be online bullies and keep dragging on things that happened years ago. When did Glee end?

[@awnb95]

Youth? She was 28-29 at the time.

[@kingkontinuum]

Being grow and change over time. People make mistakes and it’s time to move on. That’s the adult thing to do.

[@JKReAl]

Poor guy , he’s a bully and a toxic person sacked from ET Canada , nobody in the media wants to work with him, Lea is being successful at Broadway and he just can’t stand her success when he’s an all around failure, poor guy, pitiful

[@AidanTurnerForever]

@@awnb95 Lea was 22 when she first starred in Glee. I think part of the problem was that Michele played a self-centered, prima donna. It was probably hard to turn off being "all about me" Rachel after a long day of shooting.

[@Yuan3986]

​@@AidanTurnerForever You realize that (1) You are speculating and (2) making excuses for bad behavior. 😒

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

Is this story about you, Alex, or Lea? Graham you seem just take pleasure in your perceived snub. Why? Yay for Alex! And yay for Lea! This is what divides people and audiences. let's just celebrate fantastic art and performances. Many congratulations to Alex!!!

[@DaFilmakerDrew]

Lea Michele is not a nice person.

[@suz2590]

Graham always make its about Lea.

[@syworld82]

This was practically the most unprofessional post ever.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

Why are we even bringing her up? This is not about her. This is about Alex.

[@steph7668]

We can only feel sorry for a person whose career is to bash people who are really talented…thats sad….pure jealosy…grow up…

[@ploppill34]

Selfish, self-centered, self interested people are boring

[@suz2590]

yay Graham is a bore bullying and gossiping for money is as selfish as it gets.

[@MrQbenDanny]

Lea has put food and lots of pension points in Funny Girl cast, producers, musicians, wardrobe, props, ushers, bartenders, house management, etc. Without La LEA, there wouldn't be a Funny Girl show. 😉. She's a great star and a beautiful woman.

[@markwhitesides]

The lamest attempt for views 😂

[@ParisHolmes-x7v]

“Alex Newell made history tonight as it became the first…” as it? It… unnecessary.

[@carriemonahan7136]

I think the KZbinr said "they," but then proceeded to misgender Alex several times as he/him in the video

[@PedroDelgado-c2b]

They posed together at the Tony’s. Get your facts straight.

[@GraemeONeil]

Lea posted her photo on Monday. This segment was done Sunday night. Hard to include a photo that didn't exist yet.

[@TheLilliBlue]

This has no class. The focus is on the winner. Saying nothing is a much bigger burn. I am not a Leah Michele fan and now I am not a fan of your either. Congratulations Alex Newell.

[@inaraalksnis7785]

Why throw shade when it was years ago? People grow and change. Lea had apologized and a photo was posted of the two of them last night with Lea congratulating Alex. Just let it go.

[@michaeldemarco7694]

Why not just focus on the winner… Alex !! Oh right it had to be about Lea too 😢

[@GA-fn8hr]

This didn't age well. Will he do the right thing now that Alex has thanked Lea for " celebrating me"

[@kinkos33]

Stop the Lea crap! Lea has moved on and Alex got a Tony Next!

[@bbsteele671]

I'm Non-Binary. This has brought me pure joy!!! Congrats Alex!!

[@berrymilk123]

🤡

[@jerryburg2333]

As it should! And Alex EARNED this award!

[@darrenmonette3088]

This post serves only to prove you are not living up to your best work YOU can do. Its reductive...its furthering a hateful narrative. Buddy....do better. BE better. Do inspiring reporting. You can do that without spreading gossip or rumors or whatever you think will create content or views. Just...be better.

[@walterude6323]

All of this! 💯

[@jonathanrio6587]

Oh, the shade is real! hahahahahaha I don't have an opinion on Leah. I don't doubt that the allegations are true and I also don't feel that she really has done a lot to apologize or make amends, but her career is flourishing. I'm just REALLY THRILLED for Alex though!!!!!!!!!!

[@suz2590]

Yes they made history so why make it about Lea?

[@bnorem09]

I’m just over here living my best gay life watching two best actors accept their awards in GOWNS henny

[@kinkos33]

Graeme grow up Dude!

[@sanjon1968]

Sad he keeps trashing Lea when he should be focusing on Alex win. Don't compare talents, Lea is a force to be reckoned with with a lot takent. And so is Alex. Please stop pinning our community and it's supporters against each other. We all make mistakes and is how we handled them that makes a better person. I think Lea attoned for hers now and has moved on now let her be.

[@GraemeONeil]

I'd like to hear how I trashed Lea. Going through the two's history and why people were taking such note of the moment isn't trashing Lea. I didn't compare their talent. I compared their number of Tony wins.

[@justlive2809]

she wanted Alex to see that she was happy for him that's it

[@chlyri]

*them.

[@justlive2809]

@@chlyri i thought he identified as a man

[@ajubal_senpai]

Actually everyone knows that Leah would have a Tony today if she had been nominated…

[@moeb5046]

This vid gets a thums down👎👎👎This dude is petty for trying to do lea like that.

[@chrisgeronimo]

Should be Alex's moment, but he's giving Lea just as much, if not more, attention? Sounds like a point for Lea, since you apparently likes to keep score. Moving on....

[@dreaj5630]

Lets see if you keep this energy the next time Lea has something to promote and an interview with ET...... Clearly Alex was mistreated in the past but let's take a page out of their book and show grace and move on. Vibrate higher

[@catisespinoza]

Graeme WHY are you still bashing Lea? The focus is that Alex won because of their talent! Focus on that!!!!!!

[@RosenrotRtLiebchen87]

💀😭🤣 your shaaade, THEIR shade

[@yoyodre]

I see a lot of people want grace and forgiveness for Leah. I think that's interesting when that is usually not the energy given to POC and queer people when they misbehave. What exactly has Lea done to prove that she's made amends for you all to be defending her feelings so ardently? Have the people she hurt spoken up for how they've resolved their issues? Or as usual, is this white fragility weaponizing white women's tears?

[@gracegreen1859]

Wait this makes sense why Angela ain’t get a Tony nom for mountain top because Halle was supposed to play that role. But damn what a dumb rule??

[@chrisk5651]

Alex is a great role model but who can top Lea's voice. Not Alex but to be fair to them very very few could.

[@Tomorrowandtomorrowandtomorrow]

How come everyone Ryan Murphy touches either dies or goes literally insane

[@kcmac66]

This garbage is old news. Why does the media continue to try to create more friction than there really is? Give it a rest already.

[@BTURNER1961]

This is just a petty exploitive video. A great moment in theater history, and this is the direction its creator decided to take this?

[@rasollmukanhaire9699]

The way they didn’t even notice her when they walked past

[@MykRaffy]

Lea just posted them. Update video analyzation pls 😂😊

[@rambambobam1268]

And Alex started following lea.

[@Pure_B]

It became the first non binary performer to win a Tony award?

[@whattypeofx7750]

is this channel for real? and you dont even respect the pronouns they are using

[@berrymilk123]

Cry more

[@Uncle256]

Go find your dad oh wait he’s dead 😂

[@elijenesis2612]

They walked pasted thier old glee costar

[@walterude6323]

This video is in such poor taste, my goodness.

[@JC11378]

They give Tony’s to anyone these days? Huh?

[@johnosam4681]

Did Alex perform in Tonys?

[@anoukchristie5639]

Imagine being the second to win. Id think damn why couldnt my category have been first

[@SantiagoThiagu]

Lea Michelle is the best I don’t care what people think or what you say about Lea I love you so much ❤❤❤

[@MK_1Ultra]

Scandal

[@sonnymarc]

Petty…. Really??????

[@maatspear]

Karma working indeed!

[@suz2590]

Karma for who? You think karma is getting the closing number at the Tony's and getting paid the big bucks to do what you love?

[@maatspear]

@S Uz Karma for Lea for being mean and treating Alex like a peon and they receiving a Tony at the same award show she performed and wasn't nominated.

[@suz2590]

@@maatspear You don't get karma. Nothing bad happened to Lea. Lea knew she was not eligible to be nominated when she took a good job, and is making good money and getting great reviews.

[@maatspear]

@S Uz Actually I do. The point was Lea was mean to them and they got their revenge by winning a Tony on the same stage she performed on. True she knew she wasn't eligible but I'm sure she felt some kind of way seeing them win over her.

[@suz2590]

@@maatspear revenge only if she cared and there is no evidence she cares. She has bee in the business for 25+ years she has seen others win awards all the time.She also has known for some time Alex was a front runner. In fact Alex posted today thanking Lea for supporting them.

[@andywilliams2563]

Screw lea !! It's all about Alex !!!

[@GA-fn8hr]

Don't blame Lea others are making it about her. Alex actually thanked Lea for her support.

[@leewah1]

LOL technically, "each and every one of you in this room" does indeed include little Miss Microaggression.

[@ragtmt15]

Why you gotta be so hateful towards people? It’s an award show Make it about Alex not Leah! And yeah she doesn’t have a Tony and Alex does . I don’t see them getting another after this …

[@Zzzk23]

LMAOO that’s what Lea gets for being hard to work with

[@Belfastboi]

It’s mad that people focus on winning prizes above all. Wouldn’t you just be satisfied with being good or getting the job. It’s a funny thing to want the prize first.

[@Tdrama81127]

Tired of this, stop with the whole Leah, just focus on Alex

[@randiahonig]

Omg man, shhhhh and let us listen to Alex's speech!

[@samuelreed6519]

LEA is one of the greatest stars and people need to quit being so sensitive about people’s lives. You cannot judge her. She cheered them on cause a win for a Glee Cast Member is a win for them all.

[@sergonthetube]

Love it! ❤

[@Aces77777]

Nothing can stop the future generations from achieving their goals now

[@kennymoore2093]

I love Lea Michelle . Never heard of this person who won ..

[@VictoriaFoster-ng7gr]

Gotta love Karma!!

[@shabloopmsgaggy9666]

THEY PRONOUNS ARE THEYY

[@berrymilk123]

Male = He Female = She Cope

[@vinceuy7631]

library is wide open huh

[@joannstryker416]

They walked passed everyone just not leah

[@quintxavier]

Someone is sassy today! ❤

[@lucywright8654]

AS IT BECAME?!?!?! IT?!?!? 0:04 seconds in. And then again 0:47 HE?!?! But can use they and there at 1:29 It's all about consistency sir!! Bad egg.

[@markjsilverman]

Love your content. This was small f you

[@travishunterbrown]

Well DESERVED!!!!

[@sheismymom]

Lea is so jelly

[@DaFilmakerDrew]

This video gives me so much joy. I think I have watched it at least 10 times. When I say yes, yes yes.

[@marwingillett1452]

Love to see it

[@mardinrosel9869]

The design of this video is very troll.

[@belmoon8711]

🙄

[@TabrisFruLar]

I loved Alex winning. Totally deserved. Amazing speech. And I really enjoyed how that Michele woman was ignored (twice) by Newell and more people during the ceremony. Also deserved.

[@michelmoutinho]

Team Lea Michele forever! Her talent and impact are unmatched!

[@tsunami1180]

Unmatched??? 😆😆😆😆😆😆 Ridiculous

[@joshlo5600]

❤

[@lozboothcomedy]

You’re a legend, love this - and the little giggle at the end 😂😂

[@NFTProductions]

I love this video. Let's not forget who Lea Michele is! As much as they try to erase the past, never forget how badly she treated people she worked with.

[@jackiethompson8384]

Why not? Why carry a weird grudge against her?

[@rambambobam1268]

You’re so weird. 😂

[@berrymilk123]

Blah blah blah 🙄