First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 4

Lauren Zizes is a recurring character on the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. She is portrayed by actress Ashley Fink, and first appeared in the season one episode "Wheels". Lauren is a member of the glee club at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. She is also the president of the AV club, and a member of the school's wrestling team. Lauren joins the glee club in the show's second season, and her role is significantly expanded. She forms a relationship with Noah Puckerman, and they become one of the show's most popular couples. Lauren's character has been praised for its realism and for breaking down stereotypes about fat people. She is a strong and confident woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself. Lauren's role was reduced in the beginning of the third season, but she made a final appearance in the fourth season's episode "Sadie Hawkins". She also appeared in numerous flashbacks before appearing one final time in the series finale, "Dreams Come True". Lauren Zizes is a complex and well-developed character who has made a lasting impression on Glee fans. She is a role model for young women everywhere, and her