5 Things to Know About Lea Michele's Fiancé Zandy Reich

Former Glee star announced their engagement on Saturday

By Corinne Heller Apr 28, 2018 9:55 PMTags
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Lea Michele announced on Saturday she is engaged to Zandy Reich. But who is he?

The 31-year-old former Glee star and her 35-year-old beau make their relationship public last summer. Michele announced their engagement with a photo of her standing on a beach and flashing a 4-carat diamond ring.

Check out five things to know about her fiancé.

1. This Is How You Pronounce His Last Name: It is pronounced "Rich."

2. He and Michele Have Been Friends for a Long Time: "They have been friends for a while and started dating recently," a source told E! News in July.

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3. He Graduated From President Donald Trump's Alma Mater: He attended the University of Pennsylvania and its Wharton School of Business and obtained a finance degree in 2005.

4. He Used to Be a Jock: He developed leadership and teamwork skills as a starting senior caption for the lacrosse team.

"Not only as a captain, but also as an older guy and one who has seen significant playing time, guys look to me as a role model," Reich told Penn Athletics. "I've learned how to lead by example. Actions speak louder than words, so they look to what I bring to the field and how I handle other situations. But, other people do that for me too. We have all learned how to pick each other up and keep going; how to give that boost we need. We rely on each other."

5. He Is the President of Apparel Company AYR: The name stands for "All Year Round." He previously worked for Goldman Sachs, the investment banking company Renaissance Capital and the apparel company Theory.