Amber Riley Honors Late Glee Co-Stars Naya Rivera & Cory Monteith 'Everyday'

Glee stars are continuing to pay tribute to Naya Rivera after her tragic passing.

On Thursday, Amber Riley took to Instagram to share several photos of herself performing with her late friend, revealing how she honors Rivera and Cory Monteith “everyday.” Despite how much talent there was between the powerful performers, there was no competition, only love:

“There was never competition, or shade, or intimidation with us. Just pure adoration and mutual respect. You deserved better. You were so much more than just this show. Your talent outshined us all so many times!”

The 34-year-old also shared one of her favorite memories with Rivera from their days on tour:

“Favorite Naya Moment: tour bus to London, Naya greasing her scalp with Doo Gro oil, a plastic cap and a silk bonnet ? my sister said ‘oh Naya you blackity black black’ we burst out into laughter! We needed it too because we just wanted to get home to our families. We were alike in that way. We love hard, and protect our own, and we don’t take no s**t from anyone (Kevin [McHale] is literally the byproduct of US ?) We can either slice you with our words, or bring you comfort with that same breath. Dealer’s choice.”

The Mercedes Jones portrayer added she thinks about both of her late co-stars each day:

“I say your name everyday and hold you in my heart, just like I do Cory.”

So, so sad.

Riley continued, explaining how this tragedy has brought their “family” back together again:

“We are working as a cast and crew and a family to come together and show love, and it’s all because of you. Your presence brought so much excitement, so much passion, so much joy, and in your absence you’re STILL holding us accountable and getting us together. I’ve cried until my tear ducts have dried out, now it’s time to celebrate the fact that us mere humans got to experience walking through life with an earth angel. Rest well. I pray you found the peace we all are searching for.”

She concluded with a message to fans, asking they refrain from sharing anything beyond “good energy and support” as Naya’s loved ones continue to grieve and process:

“Please keep Naya’s family in your prayers. Please be mindful of the things you say to them or messages you send. If it’s anything beyond condolences and words of encouragement, keep it to yourself. All they need is love and good energy and support right now.”

Take a look at Amber’s full post (below):

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Best duets on the show! PERIODT! Couldn’t tell us shxt ???? Honorable mention, Troubletones, @heatherrelizabethh and @littlelengies ???????????????????????????????????????? miss you baby girl and I love you #NayaRivera I’m so mad the world will never see how high you could have soared. Her brain was brilliant. She was smart and as quick as a whip. Always had me in stitches, we would be in tears laughing so hard at one another. – There was never competition, or shade, or intimidation with us. Just pure adoration and mutual respect. You deserved better. You were so much more than just this show. Your talent outshined us all so many times! – Favorite Naya Moment: tour bus to London, Naya greasing her scalp with Doo Gro oil, a plastic cap and a silk bonnet ???? my sister said “oh Naya you blackity black black” we burst out into laughter! We needed it too because we just wanted to get home to our families. We were alike in that way. We love hard, and protect our own, and we don’t take no shit from anyone (Kevin is literally the byproduct of US ????) We can either slice you with our words, or bring you comfort with that same breath. Dealer’s choice. I say your name everyday and hold you in my heart, just like I do Cory. – We are working as a cast and crew and a family to come together and show love, and it’s all because of you. Your presence brought so much excitement, so much passion, so much joy, and in your absence you’re STILL holding us accountable and getting us together. I’ve cried until my tear ducts have dried out, now it’s time to celebrate the fact that us mere humans got to experience walking through life with an earth angel. Rest well. I pray you found the peace we all are searching for. – Please keep Naya’s family in your prayers. Please be mindful of the things you say to them or messages you send. If it’s anything beyond condolences and words of encouragement, keep it to yourself. All they need is love and good energy and support right now. We clear? Cool. Thank you ????????

A post shared by Amber Riley (@msamberpriley) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:48pm PDT