Despite a host of award nominations and rankings on hot” lists, Glee actress Lea Michele was so honoured to join the L'Oréal Paris team that she cried during the filming of her first ad for the company.
When I shot my commercial in New York, they (producers) said, 'Okay, now look into the camera and say, Because you're worth it”.' Before I even said it, I burst into tears. I was like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe I'm a part of this family now.' I am so grateful!” Michele told Teen Vogue.
Michele admits that she was concerned her Italian/Jewish background would never be considered beautiful enough for the industry, especially after Hollywood casting agents told her to get a nose job.
I've always felt very beautiful and confident in my own skin. I love my ethnicity and my heritage. I love when I see it in my nose and dark hair. Whether or not I felt the industry would see me that way or accept me - that was always a question. But believing in myself was never a doubt.”