Lea Michele’s Live, Touching Tribute to Cory Monteith

At the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night, Lea Michele made her first public appearance since Cory Monteith, her boyfriend and Glee co-star, passed away from an accidental overdose on July 13th. Looking positively beautiful in a cheerful pink dress and matching shoes, Michele, 26, shocked fans when she walked on-stage to accept her award in-person for “Choice TV Actress in a Comedy” (as Rachel Berry on Glee). The actress beamed with sincerity as she fought back tears through a smile, often clasping her silver “Cory” necklace.

Michele’s touching tribute to Cory and her fans showed strength, courage and a special kind of beauty that you don’t find every day in Hollywood. Our hearts and thoughts are with you, Lea!

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