Lea Michele thinks her boyfriend Cory Monteith is "so talented."

The two stars appear in US TV show Glee, where their characters are romantically involved. Cory and Lea began dating in real life earlier this year.

Lea is elated to have the opportunity to collaborate professionally with her beau.

"I love working with Cory, I always have," she told People magazine.

"He really, really inspires me, and he motivates me and I think he's just so talented."

Lea enjoys being with Cory all day on set while filming Glee episodes.

She doesn't find that spending a lot of time together creates conflict in their relationship.

"Working with him has been one of the best experiences of this whole process," Lea explained.

Lea is incredibly in love with Cory.

Life is so enjoyable for her at the moment.

"I'm so happy," she gushed.

The fourth season of Glee premieres on Fox Thursday September 13.