Lea Michele’s breast pump moment proves motherhood never takes a break—even on the red carpet

Even on the road to the Wicked premiere, Lea Michele shows us how motherhood never takes a backseat.

“

Accessories are a little different these days. ,” Lea Michele wrote on Instagram

as she prepped for the Wicked premiere in a full face of glam, a cozy Barefoot Dreams robe, and her trusty breast pump. The 38-year-old actress and mom of two welcomed baby Emery Sol this past August, and her followers couldn’t get enough of this authentic glimpse into her life.

The post, featuring Michele balancing her red carpet prep with the realities of motherhood, drew plenty of love from her community.

“Pump glam is the best glam,” one follower wrote, while another (@MomofTwoNYC) commented, “This is peak multitasking. Love to see it!”

From breast pumps to the red carpet: Lea Michele keeps it real

Michele, who shares her 4-year-old son Ever Leo and daughter Emery with her husband Zandy Reich, has been giving fans sweet glimpses into her life as a mom of two.

In September, she posted a carousel of family moments, including matching pajamas with Ever and a stroller walk with baby Emery. Her followers couldn’t help but relate to these small yet powerful glimpses of everyday motherhood—the matching pajamas, the school drop-offs, the quiet stroller walks.

“Life lately..

,” Michele captioned the series.

Her followers loved seeing the mom-of-two moments. “Matching PJs are a whole vibe!” wrote @MamaLifeNYC. And @StrollerMom added, “Walking one to school and strolling the other—this is the season of life right here.”

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This is 38: Celebrating motherhood, milestones, and magic

Michele celebrated her 38th birthday on Aug. 30, just days after welcoming Emery, with her babies by her side. In a photo shared on Instagram Stories, she held Emery while Ever helped blow out candles, surrounded by flowers.

“This is 38

,” Michele captioned the image, and her fans couldn’t help but gush. “The sweetest family moment,” wrote @MomMomentsDaily.

Michele first announced Emery’s arrival on Aug. 25, posting a family photo with the caption,

“Our hearts are so full Emery Sol Reich .”

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Why moms are loving Lea Michele’s candid take on motherhood

Michele’s candid peek into the realities of motherhood—whether pumping while getting glammed up or juggling school drop-offs—reminds us all that no matter what stage of life you’re in; motherhood is a juggling act filled with unmatched love, resilience, and its kind of magic.

One fan, @MilkandGlam, perfectly summed it up: “Red carpet or not, moms always show up—and we’re fabulous while doing it.”