Happy birthday! Lea Michele turns 40 today

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The iconic and legendary actress turns 40 on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
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Lea Michele is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Lea Michele (Scream Queens, Glee, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Michele, a cultural icon

Born Lea Michele Sarfati in New York on August 29, 1986, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Michele's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Lea hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lea Michele as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Lea, you're the best!

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