EntertainmentIdina Menzel Reveals Playing Lea Michele’s Mother On Glee ‘Wasn’t Good For The Ego’On Glee, Idina Menzel Played Shelby Corcoran, Mother Of Rachel Berry, Played By Lea MicheleToday at 13:43

Secure a role in glee not very good for the ego of Idina Menzel. The actress played Rachel Berry’s biological mother — as Vocal Adrenaline coach — Shelby Corcoran. menzel was 38 years old and had just given birth to her first child, while Lea Michelethe daughter in the series, was 23 when glee aired.

In an interview with Stellar Magazine (via People), Idina revealed that it was difficult to embody someone’s mother: “You’re worried about not being able to work again, and then people hire you to be someone’s mother, when you should probably be the big sister”, she said. “Not good for the ego.”

Still, she admitted that she had to “suck it up” because “she was excited to work with Ryan Murphy and be part of the series”. murphy He was also known for bringing the Netflix series to life. Dahmer: An American Cannibal It is American Horror Storyamong other successful productions.

When the proposal to be in glee it arrived, menzel I was experiencing motherhood. “I had my son and three months later I got the call,” she recalled. “So I said, ‘Yes’.” In addition to having to swallow her own ego, she had to be squeezed into the costume, which was not suitable for the body she was breastfeeding.

Idina returned to the series sporadically over the next few seasons and became an iconic character. Since the teaser that showed her and Lea Michelesinging “Poker face” in a duet, the actress and singer had memorable performances.