Influences

Lea Michele is influenced by several actresses and singers, however she claims one sole person has inspired her throughout her life as she used to watch he musicals as a young child, Barbara Streisand.   Lea Said "I really love her, she's always been such a role model to me. She's someone who has built her career on focusing on what makes her unique and what makes her special." Lea's musical inspiration clearly shines through some of Barbara's influence.   An actress who influenced Michele was Natalie Wood. Michele said that she would watch "West Side Story" as a child and want to play the role of Maria. Currently Lea is inspired musically by Lorde, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, and Lady Gaga.

Natalie Wood

Barbara Streisand