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Jane Lynch wants Oscar winning Anne Hathaway to cameo on Glee (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:10:46 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish American Jane Lynch has said she hopes “Les Miserables” star Anne Hathaway will be the next celebrity to make an appearance on the hit Fox show, Glee News reports.

'Glee' star Jane Lynch thinks Dame Helen Mirren is a 'vixen' (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:30:47 PST

Dame Helen MirrenThe 'Glee' actress doesn't find stereotypical beautiful women attractive, but admits she is more drawn to British actresses - with the 'Skyfall' star being a particular favoriteShe revealed: "Someone like Helen Mirren [does something for me]: she's a vixen and she's got a potty mouth and she'd be crazy When I met her, she was so immediately familiar and hilarious"What I love most about British actors is that they don't have to be beautiful to work READ MORE

‘Glee’ star Jane Lynch has a ‘crush’ on Russell Brand (IrishCentral)

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:45:40 PST

Jane LynchThe 52-year-old actress - who is happily married to her wife of two years Lara Embry - has revealed although people assume she has no interest in men she does still find some guys attractive, especially the quirky British comedianShe revealed: "Let's get one thing out there right away; I have crushes on guys all the time I'm gay but I'm not immune to the male charm"Russell Brand would be fun READ MORE

Jane Lynch tours white house, recruits presidential dog for “Glee” (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:13:25 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish American actress Jane Lynch got a taste of the good life at White House during a private tour last week, thanks to an offer to sample one of the first family’s favorite desserts.

Lady Gaga, Ellen DeGeneres & Jane Lynch commend Obama on his support of gay marriage (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:34 PDT

Lady Gaga & President ObamaPresident Obama's endorsement of gay marriage led to a massive response on twitter with many gay and lesbian stars as well as LGBT campaigners posting their thanksTalk show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted: "Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words I'm overwhelmed"While Chris Colfer retweeted Ellen's comment and added his own words of praise READ MORE

Jane Lynch's loves her 'Glee' tracksuit - it's like working in your pajamas (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:45:17 PST

Jane LynchThe 51-year-old star gets to slip into numerous sports suits for her role as mean-spirited gym teacher Sue Sylvester in the musical TV drama and she can't get enough of the comfortShe said: "It's like getting into you pyjamas (wearing the tracksuits) I now probably have 30 tracksuits The wardrobe designer likes to get a new batch every seven or eight episodes and she's crazy with the colours READ MORE

Jane Lynch's 'heart sank' when she realized she was a lesbian (IrishCentral)

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:15:13 PDT

The 51-year-old actress – who married psychologist Lara Embry last year – always felt uncomfortable as a teenager and was horrified when she made sense of her feelings when she was 13 years oldShe said: "I never felt right in my body I loved Halloween as I could dress up as a guy"[When I realized I was gay] my heart sank and I thought, 'No one can ever find out READ MORE

'Glee's' Jane Lynch relied on the US Postal Service to tell her parents she was gay (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:30:15 PDT

Jane LynchThe 'Glee' actress was aware she was a lesbian from an early age but couldn't bring herself to tell her mother and father until she was 32, after talking about her fears with her therapistIn an interview with TV talk show host Chelsea Lately, she said: "I was living the gay lifestyle prior to [coming out to them)I was distanced from my parents And I felt very, very separate from them READ MORE

Jane Lynch's biggest regret is having an affair with her friend's lover (IrishCentral)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:45:09 PDT

The 'Glee' actress – who is now happily married to psychologist Lara Embry – still feels guilty about the illicit relationship because she never had the chance to apologize to her former pal for the betrayal She explained: "I had an affair with a friend's lover and I know it caused her so much pain and I feel really bad about that, and I don't know that it's something I'll ever get to apologize for Why did I do it? Why does anyone do something stupid like that? They think they've found the love of their life and that the rules don't apply and, you know, you go unconscious and you make stupid mistakes"However, Jane claims she knew as soon as she met Lara – who she married last year – that she was the one and revealed she and their dog are the loves of her life READ MORE

'Glee's' Jane Lynch has big plans for collaboration while she hosts the Emmy Awards (IrishCentral)

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:58:49 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Jane Lynch is ready to host the Emmy awards and she wants to make sure her routine is funny.

'Glee's' Jane Lynch revealed in her new book 'Happy Accidents' she was addicted to cold medicine (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:45:17 PDT

The 51-year-old actress has revealed in her forthcoming biography 'Happy Accidents' how she used to drink bottles of NyQuil syrup – an over-the-counter medication that aims to relive symptoms of the common cold – when she stopped consuming alcohol in 1991, aged 31, due to fears she was becoming dependent on boozeShe wrote in her book: "I found myself eating about a gallon of chocolate ice cream daily to replace the copious amounts of sugar my body was used to from my daily beer intake"I did, however, continue my habit of taking NyQuil before bed____________Read more:'Glee's' Jane Lynch says her wife helped her be a more emotionally open personDamian McGinty wins the Glee Project - Shock as he thought he'd lost, only to be told he'd won - VIDEOSJane Lynch wants Susan Boyle to star in 'Glee'____________"Though no longer drinking Miller Lite I was in need of something to soothe me READ MORE

'Glee's' Jane Lynch says her wife helped her be a more emotionally open person (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:45:14 PDT

The 'Glee' actress used to avoid intimacy with people before meeting her partner Lara Embry - who she tied the knot with last summer – but her spouse has changed her outlook on lifeSpeaking about her new autobiography 'Happy Accidents', Jane said: “When I was getting to know my wife, Lara, we’d take walks in Runyon Canyon and I’d tell her how I'd used to go out of my way to feel alienated and avoid people The woman Lara knows today is nothing like that – I’m now so open to connection and intimacy I surprise myself – so she said, ‘Why don’t we write these stories down?' "As well as giving an insight into her marriage, Jane also hopes the book will let fans understand her 'Glee' alter-ego, bullying cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester, a bit betterSpeaking to AARP the Magazine, she said: “That dark side made me quite the diva – not just intolerant but intolerable READ MORE

Jane Lynch will host the 63rd annual Emmy Awards (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:23:26 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Jane Lynch - who is only the third woman to take on the role of presenter - joked she will wear her "finest tracksuit" in honour of her TV character, cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester.

‘Glee’s’ Jane Lynch rips into ‘The Daily’, Fox News, Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:46:38 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Jane Lynch seemed to channel her, no holes barred, no nonsense, character Sue Sylvester from ‘Glee’ when she gave the introductory speech at the D9 tech conference. Her spoof speech hit out hard against The Daily, Wall Street Journal, Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and others.

Irish America magazine names 2011 Top 100 (IrishCentral)

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:05:19 PDT

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There is no end to the areas in which committed, talented and bright Irish Americans excel. Irish America’s 26th annual Top 100 list showcases some of the most noteworthy of this year, from film producers to philanthropists, from athletes to world champion dancers. Leading the list is the 2011 Irish American of the Year Dr. John L. Lahey, president of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT, who has tirelessly worked to raise awareness of and commemorate Ireland’s Great Hunger. The Irish in America have seized every childhood dream and succeeded in making them a reality - just look at astronaut Cady Coleman, actress Rooney Mara, writer Dan Barry and the President of the United States Barack Obama, who just finished his first presidential visit to Ireland, which included a sentimental visit to his ancestral town of Moneygall.

‘Glee’s’ Jane Lynch to play Mother Superior in new “Three Stooges” movie (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:05:13 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

'Glee's' Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison carpool skit on ‘Funny or Die’ - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:26:07 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

"Glee's" star Jane Lynch who has been promoting going green over the last couple of months is starring in a hilarious skit on "Funny or Die". Lynch carpools with co-star Matthew Morrison, who sings along to every song on the radio including the traffic news. Of course Morrison is about to begin his first solo tour.

Jane Lynch will open up about her sexuality and alcoholism in her new memoir (IrishCentral)

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:22:31 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

The ‘Glee’ actress – who tied the knot with her long-term girlfriend Lara Embry last summer – will release her autobiography ‘Happy Accidents’ in September and Jane revealed she hopes her life experiences will help other people.

'Glee's' Jane Lynch loves married life (IrishCentral)

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:15:05 PST

Click here to see Jane Lynch's profile page The ‘Glee’ actress tied the knot with long-term girlfriend Lara Embry last summer and is delighted to be able to spend all her time with her partner and even enjoys watching ‘Glee’ with stepdaughter Hayden, eightShe said: “I love it! I always wanted to have a partner I always wanted to have someone to walk through life with, and I really have not had that before We spend all day together and we make home together very well READ MORE

Glee's Jane Lynch marries Lara Embry (IrishCentral)

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:45:20 PDT

Actress Jane Lynch, who portrays Sue Sylvester on the hit series Glee, married psychologist Lara Embry on Monday at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Sunderland, Massachusetts The couple met at a 2009 fundraiser in San Francisco where Lynch was presenting and Embry was among the honoreesLynch has also developed a close relationship with Embry's eight-year-old daughter Haden, who helps her practice the song and dance numbers for Glee Embry has another adopted daugher, Chase, 10 READ MORE