‘Glee’ Alums Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss And More Show Support For Women’s March On Social Media

For a while, the cast of “Glee” were icons of equality with their musical show’s emphasis on the plight of the LGBTQ community. Two years since their show wrapped up, actors Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer and other cast members proved to their fans that they remain to be that voice of equality. This week, they joined the millions of Americans who expressed their desire for equality through the simultaneous Women’s March processions in the country.

Michele was so moved by the gatherings that she took to Twitter to express how happy she was over the turnout. She also stated in her tweet that “people of quality do not fear equality.” Coincidentally, just hours before posting about the Women’s March, Michele paid tribute to the very first time her character, Rachel Berry, got slushied. For Gleeks, getting slushied is the mark of being an outcast.

Rivera, who gave life to lesbian cheerleader Santana Lopez, echoed her sentiments in the wake of the march. She tweeted that she’s quite proud to be a woman and assured everyone who participated in the event that she stands with them in fighting for equality.

Heather Morris, who played Rivera’s onscreen partner Brittany Pierce, did not make it to Women’s March, but she stated on Instagram how much she wanted to be part of the procession. “Wish so badly I was with the ladies at the #womansmarchla,” she wrote before echoing the same message of empowering women and fighting for their rights.

As for Kurt Hummel actor Colfer, he proudly posted photos of his attendance at Women’s March on Twitter. One of his posts showed him tying his shoelaces before the parade. In another snap, he can be seen posing for the camera while his fellow attendees are flashing their placards in public. Colfer noted in his latest tweet the huge impact “incredible women” have on his life.

Criss, who portrayed Kurt’s lover Blaine Anderson, also attended the march. It wasn't clear if Criss and Colfer were able to reunite at the parade. Following the event, Criss posted on social media that he was overwhelmed by the “resilience of the human spirit.”

Jenna Ushkowitz, who played Tina Cohen-Chang in the series, also did not miss the chance to be physically present at the march. On Instagram, she shared a pic of her and her fellow members of Broadway Strong who attended the Women’s March in New York City. According to the group’s Facebook page, they are “passionate about equal rights for all Americans.”

Artie Abrams actor Kevin McHale was also in the crowd that day. He attended the march in Los Angeles, and it wasn’t clear if he stumbled upon Criss during the parade. On his Instagram account, he showed off photos of him joining the ladies who are flashing placards throughout the event.