Naya Rivera

  • 27 November 2009

Date of birth

12th January, 1987

Occupation

Actor

Sex

1st January, 1970

Height

1.65

'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Charged With Domestic Battery

By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 November 2017

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Just last month Rivera called off her divorce from husband Ryan Dorsey.

Naya Rivera has been arrested and charged with misdemeanour domestic battery in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

The story was first reported by local news outlet WSAZ, before reporter Kalea Gunderson shared a video on Twitter of the actress being arraigned in front of a judge.

Image caption Naya Rivera (pictured with husband Ryan Dorsey in 2014) has been arrested and charged with misdemeanour domestic battery

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Naya Rivera Splits From Husband After Two Years Of Marriage

By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 November 2016

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The couple have one child together, one-year-old son Josey Hollis Dorsey.

‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera has split from her her husband, actor Ryan Dorsey, a little over two years after they wed.

The news comes just two months after the actress published her memoir Sorry Not Sorry where she revealed she had a secret abortion six years ago, when pregnant with Dorsey’s child.

In the book Rivera praised her husband for his reaction to the news, saying it “made me love him that much more”.

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Ryan Murphy Says Plenty Of The 'Glee' Cast Slept Together Behind The Scenes

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2016

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The show’s creator has spilled on the goings on behind the scenes.

‘Glee’ creator Ryan Murphy has dished on what really went on behind the scenes on the Fox series which ran from 2009 to 2015. Murphy said that while the show may have appeared squeaky clean, when the cameras weren't rolling the cast were fighting and sleeping with each other!

Image caption 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Murphy said: “It was the best time in my life and the worst time in my life. There was a lot of infighting. There was a lot of people sleeping together and breaking up."

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Naya Rivera Shocks Viewers When Claiming Showing Is "Such A White People Thing"

By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 January 2015

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The 28-year-old actress made some very questionable remarks about hygienic habits while co-hosting 'The View.'

Naya Rivera isn't known for making controversial remarks, but when the 28-year-old actress recently gave her opinion about people's hygienic habits - specifically showering - she shocked a few to say the least.

Image caption Rivera made some questionable remarks about showering while co-hosting 'The View'

Rivera, who celebrated her birthday on Monday, was a guest host on 'The View' on Tuesday morning (Jan 13th) when she made some unintentional silly comments to Rosie O'Donnell, Nicolle Wallace and her other co-hosts about taking showers.

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Celebrities BUTT In With Their Opinions On Kim Kardashian's Paper Magazine Cover

By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2014

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Chelsea Handler wasn't the only celebrity to find Kim Kardashian's recent image on the cover of 'Paper' magazine distasteful.

Kim Kardashian appeared on the cover of Paper magazine in a photograph which has certainly got everyone talking including the likes of Chelsea Handler, Naya Rivera and Lorde.

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"Happy" Ariana Grande Refuses To Discuss Rumoured Romance With Big Sean

By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 August 2014

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Ariana Grande is "happy" but will not discuss her rumoured relationship with Big Sean.

Ariana Grande has refused to discuss her rumoured relationship with 26-year-old rapper Big Sean. The 21-year-old actress and singer appeared on Ryan Seacrest's radio talk show On Air on Wednesday (27th August) but did not give anything away - on air at least!


Ariana Grande at the MTV VMAs 2014 on Sunday (24th August).

Read More: The Year Of Ariana Grande.

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Lea Michele's Rachel Berry Will Return To Lead 'Glee' In Final Season

By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 August 2014

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Lea Michele's Rachel Berry is set to lead the Glee club at McKinley High in the sixth and final season of 'Glee'.

Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele, will be returning to Lima to lead the Glee club in the final season of the hit Fox musical comedy-drama Glee.


Lea Michele's character Rachel Berry will return to Lima after failing to break into acting.

Read More: Glee Forced To Change Name After Copyright Dispute.

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'Glee' Season Five Finale Prepares For Time Jump To Last Goodbye

By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2014

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Did Ryan Murphy's "explosive" season finale deliver?

Last night saw the finale of the sixth season of Fox's hit musical series, Glee. Showrunner Ryan Murphy had promised an "explosive" ending and indeed gleeks of the world were handed a fair surprise or two. However, the thing that was decidedly non-explosive was the series' ratings, which equalled that of Ink Master on Spike and was dwarfed by The Deadliest Catch on Discovery.


Lea Michele's Rachel Made A Slight Adjustment To Her Acting Dreams In The 'Glee' S5 Finale.

Nevertheless, the series will plough on for one last season next fall and it looks like the troubled Fox show will keep it fresh by giving its characters a whole new set of opportunities. For example, Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) decided to call time on their relationship after Sam kissed another girl.

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Naya Rivera Booted Off 'Glee'? Jane Lynch Is Surprised

By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 May 2014

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The actress had feuded with co-star Lea Michele.

Naya Rivera has been fired from Glee, according to reports alleging that the singer and actress' feud with co-star Lea Michele lead to her being cut from the rest of the fifth season. 27 year-old Rivera's contract with the musical TV drama has reportedly not been renewed for the sixth season.


Naya Rivera Has Reportedly Been Cut From The Remaining Episodes Of 'Glee.'

Rivera's rep has told THR that the reports are "absolutely untrue" but the actress has been noticeably absent from recent promo for the show and her trailer has already been towed away from the studio lot, according to Us Weekly.

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Naya Rivera Denies Getting Fired From 'Glee' Following Lea Michele Fight

By Sophie Miskiw in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 April 2014

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Naya Rivera's rep has denied rumours that the actress has been fired from Fox show 'Glee', despite mounting evidence.

Plenty of conflicting reports are coming through concerning Naya Rivera’s alleged termination from Fox’s hit musical series Glee. The actress has supposedly ‘been written out of Glee’s fifth season finale’, when she had originally been set to star in the episode, titled ‘The Rachel Berry Project.’ Rachel Berry is the character played by Lea Michele in the show.

Rivera has allegedly been fired from Glee following an altercation with Lea Michele

The news comes not long after Rivera was said to have been involved in an onset feud with her Glee co-star. Rivera is said to be jealous of Michele, who is unofficially recognised as the star of the show. Perhaps the title of the show's finale was just one step too far for Rivera?

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'Glee' star Naya Rivera shopping for her wedding dress at the Monique Lhuillier boutique in Beverly Hills. The actress took a stretch limousine with her mom Yolanda, little sister Nickayla and 'Glee' co-star Kevin McHale for the special day. Rivera seems to be ready to wed hip-hop artist Big Sean sooner than we think; her engagement was only revealed earlier this month [Oct13] - Beverly Hills, CA, United States - Saturday 12th October 2013

Naya Rivera Saturday 14th May 2011 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at San Francisco Marriott Marquis San Francisco, California, USA

Naya Rivera Wednesday 16th March 2011 Paley Center For Media's Paleyfest 2011 Event Honoring Glee at the Saban Theatre Beverly Hills, California

Naya Rivera - Sunday 13th February 2011 at Grammy Awards Los Angeles, California

Naya Rivera, Glee and Las Vegas - Saturday 22nd January 2011 at The Bank nightclub Las Vegas, Nevada