Debra Messing

Graduated from Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA).

Following undergraduate training, went on to earn Masters degree in Acting from New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts.

Is severely allergic to flowers and perfumes.

Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002.

Named TV Guides "best dressed woman" in 2003

Was Rhode Islands Junior Miss in 1986.

Beat Nicollette Sheridan for the role of "Grace Adler" on "Will & Grace" at the final auditions.

Although her son Roman is not deaf, she has taught him a few words in sign language to make communication easier for him until hes more able to talk.

Appeared with her "Will & Grace" co-star, Shelley Morrison , in the "Prey" episode, "Prey" {Revelations (#1.5)} . While Messing was a steady member of the cast, Morrison only had a guest-starring role.

Played the leading role as Sandy in her high school musical production of "Grease".

Replaced Sherilyn Fenn as the female lead in "Prey" .

Loves gambling (blackjack).

Would have been litigator if she wasnt an actress.

Her family is Ashkenazi Jewish (her ancestors immigrated from Poland and Russia).

MFA in Acting - New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.

Sister-in-law of Aaron Zelman and Cynthia LaMontagne.

Her father, Brian Messing , is a packaging executive (jewelry packaging).

Was six months pregnant with her son, Roman Zelman, when she completed filming on the sixth season of "Will & Grace" .

Returned to work three months after giving birth to her son, Roman Zelman, in order to begin filming the seventh season of "Will & Grace" .

Ranked #22 on the TV Guide Network special, Funniest Women on TV .

(June 5, 2012) Filed for divorce from her husband Daniel Zelman after 11 years of marriage and 6 months of separation.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 35, a son Roman Walker Zelman on April 7, 2004. Childs father is her now ex-husband, Daniel Zelman.

Is a staunch liberal Democrat.

Studied circus courses (i.e. juggling, the trapeze) while at New York University.

The pilot of her new show, "The Mysteries of Laura" is dedicated to the memory of her mother, Sandy Messing , who died between production and the initial broadcast.

Debra won Best Featured Actress for "Like Sunday, Like Rain" at the 2014 Williamsburg Independent Film Festival.

Although shes known for being a redhead, she is actually a brunette.

Inducted into the Hair Fans Hall of Fame in.2003.

Friends with Bette Milder , Heidi Klum , Freddy Rodrguez , Elizabeth Pea , Alfred Molina , and Luis Guzmn.

[on her childhood] I did feel different being Jewish. I felt like an,outcast throughout elementary school.

You just hope that you will get the opportunity to do what you love and pay your bills, and that is being a success as an actor.