Who Is Lea Michele's Husband, Zandy Reich?
Lea Michele tied the knot in 2019, and fans want to get to know the man who stole her heart. Michele is a woman of many talents. From singing and dancing in Broadway productions to taking over our television screens in the FOX hit television show, "Glee," she can do it all!
The musical-comedy drama series was a sensation and millions of individuals tuned in as the show choir cast tackled social issues and current events. Michele starred as lead character Rachel Berry on the fan-favorite show. After six seasons on the hit drama, Michele exited stage left, in 2015, as the show had its last curtain call.
Since her time on Glee, the actor has focused on her growth, both career-wise and personally, which includes her wellness journey. "I started to learn that the better I was eating and the better I was taking care of myself, the better I was looking and performing and feeling," she told Health. What exactly does that mean for the busy starlet? "Wellness to me means putting your mind, body, and spirit first by making the best possible decisions for you — no matter how busy your schedule may be," Michele told NBC News. The wellness aficionado, author, singer, and performer also has another title to her roster: Mrs! Here's what we know about her husband, Zandy Reich.
They were friends first
While Lea Michele has made a name for herself on stage, Zandy Reich takes a private approach for his endeavors. Michele and Reich's nuptials may have come as a surprise to some fans, but others expected it as the two were actually friends first. President of the clothing company AYR and the former Glee alum met through mutual friends in July 2017, and their friendship quickly turned romantic as they started dating shortly after, according to People.
The lovebirds became engaged during a romantic trip to The Hamptons in April 2018 and tied the knot in Napa, California in March 2019. "Zandy is perfect for her. She knew it was right early on in their relationship," a friend shared with People. "She's been through so much, everyone close to her is just thrilled that she's found happiness." Clearly, the whirlwind romance was build to last. "I get to be married to my best friend, which is the greatest thing in the entire world," Michele exclusively told Us Weekly in July 2019. "At this point in my life, I feel the most grounded — and happiest — I ever have."
Now, the pair have celebrated a few milestones, which include reaching their third year of marriage in March 2022. Michele took to Instagram to celebrate the joyous occasion. "6 years of friendship, 5 years together, 3 years of marriage," she captioned the post, adding that the couple was celebrating 1 and a half years of another big commitment.
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich have one son
Lea Michele and Zandy Reich went from newlyweds to parents within their first year of marriage when the pair welcomed their son, Ever Leo, in August 2020.
Although the actor typically keeps the details about her relationship and her son private, she gave fans a glimpse into her new reality in January 2022. The star shared a sweet tribute for her hubby's birthday, and also gave fans a quick snap of their baby for the first time. "Greatest man, father, husband, and friend. I wake up every day so thankful that you are ours Z," Michele wrote alongside the cute snap. "Happy Birthday! Ever and I love you so much."
Between juggling motherhood, with her booming career, the multi-faceted star has got her hands full! It was announced Michele landed the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway production, "Funny Girl," in July 2022, per Deadline. The role was initially made famous by Barbra Streisand, and is more than a dream come true for the megastar. Michele wrote on Instagram, "A dream come true is an understatement. I'm so incredibly honored to join this amazing cast and production and return to the stage playing Fanny Brice on Broadway."