News | Entertainment
24 Apr 2024 13:18
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Lea Michele has been dropped by HelloFresh after being accused of making a former 'Glee' co-star's life a "living hell"

    The 33-year-old actress was blasted by Samantha Ware, who accused her of being hypocritical when she took to social media in support of the Black Lives Matter movement because of the way she allegedly treated her on the set of the musical drama series


    And as a result of Samantha's comments. the meal kit company have cut ties with Lea, effective immediately.

    The firm tweeted: "HelloFresh does not condone racism nor discrimination of any kind.

    "We are disheartened and disappointed to learn of the recent claims concerning Lea Michele. We take this very seriously and have ended our partnership with Lea Michele, effective immediately."

    Lea - who is expecting her first child with husband Zandy Reich - was promoting the company as recently as 20 May, but a source played down HelloFresh's decision, telling People magazine the partnership "was nearing its conclusion regardless."

    Samantha had hit out at Lea after she spoke up following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

    Lea tweeted: "George Floyd did not deserve this. This was not an isolated incident and it must end. #BlackLivesMatter."

    And Samantha, 28, replied: "LMAO REMEMBER WHEN YOU MADE MY FIRST TELEVISON GIG A LIVING HELL?!?! CAUSE ILL NEVER FORGET. I BELIEVE YOU TOLD EVERYONE THAT IF TOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY YOU WOULD "'SH*T IN MY WIG!' AMONGST OTHER TRAUMATIC MICROAGRESSIONS THAT MADE ME QUESTION A CAREER IN HOLLYWOOD... (sic)."

    Alex Newell, Amber Riley and Dabier Snell - who all co-starred in 'Glee' - reacted to the tweet in support of Samantha.

    Alex and Amber shared gifs, with Alex posting the "Get her, Jade" meme from RuPaul's 'Drag Race', while Dabier wrote: "GIRL YOU WOULDNT LET ME SIT AT THE TABLE WITH THE OTHER CAST MEMBERS CAUSE 'I DIDNT BELONG THERE' F**K YOU LEA (sic)."

    'Community' actress Yvette Nicole Brown showed her support for Samantha by writing: "I felt every one of those capital letters."

    And Alex replied: "Felt like claps!!"

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     24 Apr: Salma Hayek is "so honoured" to have been invited to Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party
     24 Apr: Harry Belafonte "died laughing", according to his daughter Shari
     24 Apr: Dame Julie Andrews "doubted" she would ever make it as a star
     24 Apr: Candace Cameron Bure "can't wait" to become a grandmother
     24 Apr: Christina Hendricks has married George Bianchini
     24 Apr: Mel B has teased another Spice Girls reunion
     24 Apr: Melissa McCarthy thinks some people feel "threatened" by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Crusaders players are rallying around Rob Penney as the external pressure intensifies over his coaching future More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    After a shock announcement in March, the Ministry for Disabled People has clarified its changes to spending rules More...



     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Gisborne police are appealing for witnesses to a sexual assault near the Boardwalk, on April 9 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Salma Hayek is "so honoured" to have been invited to Victoria Beckham's 50th birthday party 13:03

    Entertainment:
    Harry Belafonte "died laughing", according to his daughter Shari 12:33

    General:
    No lack of satisfaction and smiles for kayaker Aimee Fisher after confirmation of her return to the Olympic arena 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Dame Julie Andrews "doubted" she would ever make it as a star 12:03

    Business:
    After a shock announcement in March, the Ministry for Disabled People has clarified its changes to spending rules 11:57

    Soccer:
    Arsenal's heaped pressure on chasers Liverpool and Manchester City with a 5-nil Premier League drubbing of Chelsea at the Emirates 11:47

    Entertainment:
    Candace Cameron Bure "can't wait" to become a grandmother 11:33

    Rugby:
    The Crusaders players are rallying around Rob Penney as the external pressure intensifies over his coaching future 11:27

    Health & Safety:
    An investigation's concluded a rat foot reportedly found in garlic bread - must have been introduced in the home 11:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd