Lea Michele Directly Addresses Persistent "Can't Read" Rumors on Podcast

Actress and Broadway star Lea Michele has once again confronted the long-running internet rumor that she cannot read, taking a direct approach during a recent podcast appearance.

On the May 7 episode of "Therapuss with Jake Shane," Michele deliberately read fan questions aloud in what appeared to be a strategic move to disprove the speculation about her literacy that has circulated online for years.

"I went to school. My mom is an Italian immigrant... Education was so incredibly important in our family," Michele explained during the podcast, expressing frustration that the rumor minimizes her family's emphasis on education.

This marks another instance where Michele has publicly addressed the persistent speculation. During the podcast, she discussed both her education background and professional experiences, including her ability to read cue cards throughout her career.

The "Glee" star's deliberate reading demonstration on the podcast represents her most direct confrontation of the rumor to date, moving beyond previous statements to provide what she likely hopes will be definitive proof of her literacy.