Is The Curse of “Glee” Real?

Eleven years ago, in 2009, the first episode of Glee was aired on TV. For six long seasons, until March 20, 2015, we followed the lives of the students of a fictional American school who were really into singing acapella. The show was so popular with viewers and critics that it has received such fantastic awards as Golden Globe and Emmy.

However, the accolides were the only reason why this series became famous. The leading actors, their families, and the film crew have experienced incredible hardships inside and outside of the show. Some entered abusive relationships, while others turned to drugs and alcohol. Sadly, some actors and staff members have died as well, which lead many fans online to the conclusion that Glee was cursed. And the recent death of Naya Rivera only amplified these feelings.

Let’s look at some facts and decide.

1. Melissa Benoist’s abusive partner

Melissa Benoist and Blake Jenner joined the Glee cast in the 4th season, but at that time’s they’ve already been married for some years. In 2017 Melissa filed for a divorce without explaining anything to the reporters as normal people do. Two years later, she said in an intervie that she was struck with a phone on the face. Was it Blake? The fans seem to think so.

2. Jim Fuller’s death

In 2013, assistant director Jim Fuller died of heart failure in his sleep. The cast and everyone on the team loved him and even added a small visual tribute to him in one of the episodes.