Birth name: Debra Moessing
- Date of birth: 8-15-68 Brooklyn, New York
- Height: 5' 8"
- Spouse: Daniel Zelman (See Below)
- Married: 9-3-2000
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Trivia
Graduated from Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA).
Following undergraduate training, went on to earn Master's degree
in drama from New York University.
Is severely allergic to flowers and perfumes.
Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine
in 2002.
Named TV Guide's "best dressed woman" in 2003
Was Rhode Island's Junior Miss in 1986.
Gave birth to a son, Roman Walker Zelman, in Los Angeles, weighing
5lbs 14oz. [April 7, 2004]
Beat Nicollette Sheridan for the role of Grace Adler in 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 he's more able to talk.
Like her character in "Will & Grace", she comes from a New York-based
Jewish family.
Appeared with her "Will & Grace" (1998) co-star Shelley Morrison in an episode of "Prey" (1998): "Revelations". While Messing was a steady member of the cast,
Morrison only had a guest-starring role.
She has owned 3 mansions in Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Belgravia
in London, England since January 1, 1986.
Personal quotes
"He's the best human being I know, he makes me a better person every
day. I'm never happier than when I'm with him." - Said about her husband Daniel in a Cosmopolitan interview: 2000.
"I can't imagine it being more sweet. 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. The accolades - this
is otherworldly. I have never allowed myself the ability to dream this far." - On winning her first Emmy
Salary: Will & Grace 1998 - $250,000/episode
- Husband: Daniel Zelman
- Date of birth: 1967
Trivia
Became engaged to
Debra Messing in 1998 after a seven year courtship.