I wasn't a cheerleader or the prom queen. I don't move through the world with a mirror in front of my face, and I've never been attracted to projects that had an emphasis on what I look like.

Michele played the role of Veronica Porsche Ali in the 2001 film Ali. St. In high school Michele was active on the volleyball basketball and track teams.

She played Dr. Cleo Finch on the medical drama ER and Det. Her films include the Academy Award-nominated film Ali.