LIFE imitated art as Glee cast members Cory Monteith and Lea Michele started dating off-screen.

While appearing in the popular musical series, the two played love interests, Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson.

When did Cory Monteith and Lea Michele date?

From November 2011 to July 2013, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele were together.

In the latter half of 2011, the two were spotted sharing affection on many occasions.

On August 19, 2012, Cory and Lea made their red carpet debut as a couple at that year's Do Something Awards.

"No one knows me better than Cory," Lea said of her relationship with Cory.

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The Glee actress told Marie Claire: "No one knows what it's been like to go through this more than he does.

"Feeling like you have that net underneath you allows you to jump higher and go farther.

"I don't even remember a time when he wasn't my boyfriend. He makes me feel like I can do anything. 

"For the first time in my life, I feel really, really settled and happy. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world."