'Glee' Fans React to Alex Newell Sitting Behind Lea Michele at Tony Awards, Where They Won & Made History
Glee fans couldn’t help but notice that Alex Newell is sitting just a couple rows behind Lea Michele at the 2023 Tony Awards!
Alex picked up the award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for their work in Shucked on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.
When Alex won their award, they had to walk right past Lea, who gave them a standing ovation and was cheering them on.
So, why is this such big news to Glee fans?
Keep reading to find out more…
Alex was a recurring star on Glee for several seasons and when people were speaking out with allegations against Lea in 2020, they shared a “get her” Gif in response. Check out what was said three years ago.
Read fan reactions below!
FYI: Alex is wearing a Christian Siriano gown. Lea is wearing an Emilia Wickstead dress.
Something so poetic about Alex Newell winning a Tony in front of Lea Michele π #TonyAwards2023 #tonyawards #Tonys
— Ashleigh γβ (@cwonthewing) June 12, 2023
alex newell winning a tony in front of lea michele (who is sitting in the audience, tonyless) pic.twitter.com/pD13ZMN5o8
— β (@motivatefenty) June 12, 2023
Not Lea Michele right there as Alex Newell walks down the aisle for her incredible win. What a seating choice. #TonyAwards
— Rachel Goldfarb (@RachelG8489) June 12, 2023
Not Alex Newell having to walk by Lea Michele #TonyAwards2023
— Alexandra γβ (@alxcoombs) June 12, 2023
alex newell walking past lea michele to get their tony i cackled a bit
— thea (@injghfa) June 12, 2023
Alex Newell walking past Lea Michele to accept a Tony is iconic ππΌ
— Zac Baccaro (@ZacBaccaro) June 12, 2023
The WAY Alex Newell just WALKED BY Lea Micheleβ¦ Kicked up that DUST ππππ
— Ryan Aguirre (@aguirreryan) June 12, 2023
Alex Newell walking right by Lea Michele not acknowledging her in the least. ππππ #TonyAwards
— Turkey Leg Jeff (@TurkeyLegJeff) June 12, 2023
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