Naya Rivera — PICS

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April 11, 2014 9:29AM EDT

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Naya Rivera: Photos Of ‘Glee’ Star Through The Years

Naya Rivera: Photos Of ‘Glee’ Star Through The Years — Naya Rivera is an actress and singer best known for playing Santana Lopez in the hit FOX series ‘Glee’ from 2009 to 2015. Throughout her time on ‘Glee,’ Naya performed a number of iconic covers of songs like ‘Valerie,’ ‘Smooth Criminal,’ the ‘Rumor Has It’/’Someone Like You’ mash-up, and more. Naya’s solo single ‘Sorry’ was released in 2013 and featured her ex-boyfriend Big Sean. The actress has played Collette Jones in the TV series ‘Step Up: High Water’ since 2018. Naya and Big Sean started dating in April 2013 and were engaged in Oct. 2013. They broke up in April 2014. Naya soon began dating actor Ryan Dorsey, and they were married on July 19, 2014. They welcomed their first child, a son named Josey, in 2015. Naya and Ryan’s relationship officially came to an end in 2018 when their divorce was finalized. On July 9, 2020, Naya was reported missing after going boating on Lake Piru in California. Naya’s son was found safely onboard the boat.

Sadly, days later, police confirmed that they had found a body and ‘are confident the body we found was Naya Rivera.’ She was 33 when she died.

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‘Glee’ Cast At Lake Piru

‘Glee’ Cast At Lake Piru — Members of the ‘Glee’ cast, including Heather Morris, hold hands while mourning Naya Rivera at Lake Piru after her death. They stood by the water in solidarity after officials retrieved Naya’s body from the lake.

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Naya Rivera with Son Josey Before Boating Accident

Naya Rivera with Son Josey Before Boating Accident — Just a week before Naya was reported missing while boating with her son, the pair were spotted happily out shopping together in Los Feliz, CA, picking up some groceries ahead of the July 4th weekend. They held hands during the outing.

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Naya Rivera With Her Son

Naya Rivera With Her Son — Naya Rivera and her son, Josey Hollis Dorsey, had a mommy-son date at ‘The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part’ film premiere in 2019. Josey was born in 2015.

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Naya Rivera, Super Mom

Naya Rivera, Super Mom — Naya Rivera steps outside her house to bring in the trash bins, wearing latex gloves of course, on a sunny day at home with her son, Josey. She was dressed casually and wore sunglasses.

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Naya Rivera & Big Sean

Naya Rivera & Big Sean — Naya Rivera and Big Sean started dating in April 2013 and got engaged in October of that year. Their relationship ended in April 2014.

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Naya Rivera At The ‘Judy’ Film Premiere

Naya Rivera At The ‘Judy’ Film Premiere — Naya Rivera stunned in a leopard print dress at the ‘Judy’ film premiere in 2019. Renee Zellweger, Sam Smith, and more were among the other celebs at the premiere.

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Naya Rivera At March of Dimes Celebration of Babies

Naya Rivera At March of Dimes Celebration of Babies — Naya Rivera attended March of Dimes Celebration of Babies in 2015. Naya had welcomed her son Josey in 2014.

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Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey

Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey — Ryan Dorsey and Naya Rivera at the March of Dimes Celebration of Babies honoring Jessica Alba in 2015. The couple married in 2014 and divorced in 2018.

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Big Sean & Naya Rivera At ‘THR’s Power 100 Women Breakfast

Big Sean & Naya Rivera At ‘THR’s Power 100 Women Breakfast — Big Sean and Naya Rivera held hands at The Hollywood Reporter Celebrates Power 100 Women in Entertainment breakfast in 2013. In addition to dating, Big Sean was featured on Naya’s debut single ‘Sorry.’

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Naya Rivera At The Teen Choice Awards

Naya Rivera At The Teen Choice Awards — Naya Rivera backstage at the Teen Choice Awards. She was nominated for Female Scene Stealer for her role as Santana on ‘Glee’ in 2014.

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Naya Rivera At The Libertine Show

Naya Rivera At The Libertine Show — Naya Rivera rocked a sheer dress at the Libertine show in 2019. The actress wrote on her Facebook page that she was ‘very excited’ to be attending the show.

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Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey At The Golden Globes Party

Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey At The Golden Globes Party — Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey in happier times at the InStyle & Warner Bros Golden Globe Party in 2016. Naya wowed in a plunging plum gown for the event.

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Naya Rivera in a Portrait Session

Naya Rivera in a Portrait Session — Naya Rivera posed for a portrait in New York City. She was the epitome of glam in a black velvet dress.

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Naya Rivera At The Point Honors Gala

Naya Rivera At The Point Honors Gala — Naya Rivera was one of the celeb guests at the Point Honors Gala in 2017. She looked gorgeous in her nude lace gown.

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Naya Rivera At The Bongo and ‘MTVU Spring Break 2014’ Pool Party

Naya Rivera At The Bongo and ‘MTVU Spring Break 2014’ Pool Party — Naya Rivera at at the Bongo and ‘mtvU Spring Break 2014’ pool party in 2014. Naya lounged by the pool in a black bikini.

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Naya Rivera Relaxing At The MTV Pool Party

Naya Rivera Relaxing At The MTV Pool Party — Naya Rivera had a blast lounging by the pool at the Bongo and ‘mtvU Spring Break 2014’ pool party. Naya’s hair was a dirty blonde during this time.

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Naya Rivera In A Pink Bikini At The MTV Pool Party

Naya Rivera In A Pink Bikini At The MTV Pool Party — Naya Rivera changed into a pink bikini and denim shorts at the Bongo and ‘mtvU Spring Break 2014’ pool party. She looked fabulous for the event.

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Naya Rivera At A Beverly Hills Hotel Event

Naya Rivera At A Beverly Hills Hotel Event — Naya Rivera posed for a striking photo at the Beverly Hills Hotel for the 22nd Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast in 2013. At the time, she was a series regular on ‘Glee.’

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Naya Rivera At The 2013 AMAs

Naya Rivera At The 2013 AMAs — Naya Rivera wowed on the red carpet at the 2013 American Music Awards in a plunging black dress. She was still engaged to rapper Big Sean at the time.

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