Lea Michele Responds to the Hailee Steinfeld Controversy

Wonderwall, Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 4:49pm (PST)

By Molly McGonigle

A week after Lea Michele came under fire for refusing to give an autograph to "True Grit" actress Hailee Steinfeld, the record is being set straight.

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Lea Michele explained to Gossip Cop: "I heard Hailee was upset and feel terrible. The 'Glee' schedule is so jam-packed that the PA probably pulled me so that I wouldn't be late to set. I never meant to hurt her feelings. She's an extraordinary talent and I look forward to meeting her one day."

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In an interview with J-14 Steinfeld explained her most embarrassing moment as when she was denied an autograph from the "Glee" queen. However, it has now been clarified that a production assistant refused the request when he said, "Sorry, now's not a good time!"

Maybe next time Lea Michele and Hailee Steinfeld rendezvous, she can finally get her autograph.

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