Lea Michele is all smiles on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday night (May 5) at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City.
The 31-year-old actress/singer went glam in a silver and black gown while showing off her new engagement ring from fiance Zandy Reich.
Jackie Evancho‘s family made their television debut last night on TLC.
The America’s Got Talent alum and powerhouse singer and her family — including transgender sister Juliet — opened up in a new interview about their brand new series on television.
“I hope people people get a legit opinion on our family, instead of people thinking I’m the confused singer,” Jackie says, emphasizing the point about the series being about the entire family.
She adds, “I want them to see that what we do, we have calculated decisions. It’s not just on a whim. I’m not confused with what I do. I’m very calculated and I get advice from really smart people in my life.”
Juliet‘s life as a transgender woman will also be showcased, as well as her relationship with her boyfriend of two years.
“They interviewed my boyfriend so you get to see and hear about his views on our relationship and how me being transgender and in the limelight has affected him in big ways,” Juliet says.
“He lost all of his friends that were around us. It’s been pretty hard on him. It ties into that, too.”
Growing Up Evancho has the potential to turn into a series. Check your local listings for future airings.
FYI: Jackie and Juliet are pictured at BUILD series in New York City earlier this week.
Jackie Evancho is speaking out in defense of transgender rights.
The 16-year-old singer’s sister Juliet is trans and she’s directly affected by Donald Trump‘s revoking of the policy that allowed transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice in public schools.
So, Jackie wants to have a little talk with the President. If you remember, she performed at his inauguration.
“I am obviously disappointed in the @POTUS decision to send the #transgender bathroom issue to the states to decide. #sisterlove,” Jackietweeted.
Then she wrote, “. @realDonaldTrump u gave me the honor 2 sing at your inauguration. Pls give me & my sis the honor 2 meet with u 2 talk #transgender rghts ?”
. @realDonaldTrump u gave me the honor 2 sing at your inauguration. Pls give me & my sis the honor 2 meet with u 2 talk #transgender rghts ?
“I am feeling nervous, but I’m very excited and I can’t wait to just get it done and live in the moment,” Jackie told USA Today. “I’ve been practicing every other day, even standing outside and practicing because it’s going to be freezing that day.”
Learn more about Jackie with these 5 quick facts:
1. Jackie took second place in the fifth season of America’s Got Talent at just 10 years old.
2. She’s originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
3. She’s put out an EP and six albums so far.
4. She has performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, and The View, in addition to NBC’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting special and Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.
5. Jackie has worked extensively with famed composer David Foster, who produced some of her albums. She sang in the “David Foster & Friends” concert in 2009.
