Lea Michele has given her public support to her boyfriend and
co-star Cory Monteith following his decision to check into rehab for
substance addiction.
The Glee actor, who has struggled with substance abuse in the past, is understood to have entered a treatment facility over the weekend.
Cory 'has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction,' his spokesperson told People.
Supportive: Lea says she is 'proud' of her boyfriend and co-star
'He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery.'
Lea told the publication: 'I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision.'
Glee is currently in production filming season four and Cory is expected to miss the final two episodes.
A spokesperson for Glee said in a statement 'Cory is a beloved member of the Glee family and we fully support his decision to seek treatment.
'Everyone at the show wishes him well and looks forward to his return.'
Cory has been open about his addiction problems in the past, and revealed back in 2011 that he entered rehab aged 19.
The 30-year-old hoped that talking about his own issues would help others to avoid making the same mistakes he did.
Written out: Cory Monteith plays Finn Hudson in Glee alongside his girlfriend Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry
'I don't want kids to think it's okay to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too,' he said.
'But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it.'
The star's most recent tweet was posted on Thursday, when he wrote: 'Such a beautiful day! truly seeing the forest for the trees. #gratitude'
No doubt Cory is feeling thankful for his supportive girlfriend, and the petite actress seemed in good spirits on Sunday as news of Cory entering rehab broke.
'Happy Easter everyone!' she tweeted, following up with, 'Feeling so grateful today.'
The couple were most recently spotted attending the Los Angeles Kings game at the Staples Center on March 23.
The pair, who play Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson in the hit show, began dating in late 2011 following her split her long-term boyfriend, Broadway star Theo Stockman.
Glee couple: The pair were most recently seen in public at the Los Angeles Kings game on March 23
The Glee actor, who has struggled with substance abuse in the past, is understood to have entered a treatment facility over the weekend.
Cory 'has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction,' his spokesperson told People.
Supportive: Lea says she is 'proud' of her boyfriend and co-starLea told the publication: 'I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this. I am grateful and proud he made this decision.'
Glee is currently in production filming season four and Cory is expected to miss the final two episodes.
A spokesperson for Glee said in a statement 'Cory is a beloved member of the Glee family and we fully support his decision to seek treatment.
'Everyone at the show wishes him well and looks forward to his return.'
Cory has been open about his addiction problems in the past, and revealed back in 2011 that he entered rehab aged 19.
The 30-year-old hoped that talking about his own issues would help others to avoid making the same mistakes he did.
Written out: Cory Monteith plays Finn Hudson in Glee alongside his girlfriend Lea Michele, who plays Rachel Berry
'I don't want kids to think it's okay to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too,' he said.
'But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it.'
The star's most recent tweet was posted on Thursday, when he wrote: 'Such a beautiful day! truly seeing the forest for the trees. #gratitude'
No doubt Cory is feeling thankful for his supportive girlfriend, and the petite actress seemed in good spirits on Sunday as news of Cory entering rehab broke.
'Happy Easter everyone!' she tweeted, following up with, 'Feeling so grateful today.'
The couple were most recently spotted attending the Los Angeles Kings game at the Staples Center on March 23.
The pair, who play Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson in the hit show, began dating in late 2011 following her split her long-term boyfriend, Broadway star Theo Stockman.
Glee couple: The pair were most recently seen in public at the Los Angeles Kings game on March 23