Lea Michele Celebrates Two Decades of Friendship With Jonathan Groff

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Lea Michele commemorated an unforgettabled event that she and her childhood friend, actor Jonathan Groff, shared. The cast of ‘Glee’ tribute post, which she dedicated to them, turned out to be an emotional one that not only highlighted their two-decade-long friendship but also brought nostalgic and warm-hearted responses from her followers.

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Lea Michele took the chance to showcase a friendship that has stood the test of time and trends in the film and entertainment industry. Posting a series of pictures that illustrated their relationship through the years, she commented, ’20 YEARS!!! of being able to call you my best friend. I’m really looking forward to what the next 20 will bring.’ This sentiment was very apparent and it attracted a huge sympathy, tapping into a great respect of one of the most persistent non-sexual alliances in the world of showbiz.

The photos showed their relationship growth starting from very young days up to now. A fan even pointed out one ancient photo and wrote, ‘gotta love that 2nd slide Rachel Berry & Jessie St. James glee throwback,’ referring to the fictional characters who made the pair a favorite couple off-screen for millions. Furthermore, another user added a more personal aspect saying, ‘this was the best montage. I was there for photo 17. So special!’

Reactions overwhelmed the post and most of them just exhibited the public’s admiration for the bond between the two. One person put it very simply, ‘You and Jonathan are friendship goals,’ and thus it was the reflection of the widespread scenario of people saying ‘the same thing in different words.’ The affection shown even escalated to family ranks, such as one user has proclaimed, ‘Happy 20 years Mom and Dad!’

On the other hand, there were some comments that were not made in the spirit of the holiday. A comment went on to ignite a small debate, which read, ‘She appears in more photos with him than with her husband.’ This led to a number of replies made in support of the assertion of the post, ‘It’s a post about their friendship of course it’s a bunch of photos of him!!!’ one person countered. Some others pointed towards the privacy of Michele’s husband with one saying, ‘Her husband is a very private person, I don’t see the problem.’ Another person even added humorously and with a supportive angle: ‘He’s also gay and every girl deserves to have a gay bestie!’

The fun and entertaining aspect of their fandom was already displayed. A fan expressed his or her loyalty in Portuguese with, ‘GROFFCHELE É MINHA RELIGIÃO!’ which translates to ‘Groffchele is my religion!’—a testament to the fans’ commitment to the couple via the name they have given them. Though, some, went more lightly and poked fun, like musician Ryan Lerman’s remark, ‘i thought @bensnroses and i were your best friend??’ who brought up the couples’ actual social life.

Even in the joyful moments, a sense of longing and humor still came through. ‘I would give anything to be able to call Jonathon Groff my best friend,’ one fan stated, which was a sentiment that many others shared. They also expressed a strong desire to see them work together again, with pleas like, ‘Need you guys to be in a show together again ASAP.’

The celebration went up to a classic, though mistaken, fan fantasy. One commenter said, ‘I will never understand why these two aren’t married,’ to which another user replied with a very simple, and commonly known, reality check: ‘Him being gay might be an issue.’

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Still, what was constant and prevailing was the celebration message for the bond that had been built and that the industry has been criticized for being short-lived. ‘a hug for both of you’ was the most succinct way of expressing the global appreciation for their tale, said a supporter from Spain. Lea Michele’s post was not just a personal one; it also served as a reminder of the influence that friendship has, a story that keeps on attracting and inspiring her audience just like any character she played. Her recent Broadway performance in ‘Chess’ has been widely praised. The next twenty years surely will be good, especially as she balances her career with planned family time. Fans were thrilled by her powerful performance in a new snippet from the show. This celebration comes after her return to Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after 30 years.