DEBRA MESSING
Debra Messing, widely recognized for her role as Grace in the popular TV series “Will & Grace,” epitomizes the combination of intelligence and allure in Hollywood. She achieved summa cum laude honors upon graduating from Brandeis University in 1990 with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. Further honing her craft, Messing is an alumna of the prestigious Grad Acting Program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she graduated in 1998. Despite her rigorous academic pursuits, Messing remained actively engaged in her acting career.
Messing made her cinematic debut alongside Keanu Reeves in “A Walk in the Clouds” in 1995. Her career saw a series of roles until she landed the iconic role of Grace Adler in “Will & Grace” in 1998, which significantly elevated her career. While her filmography includes a handful of notable movies like “The Wedding Date” in 2005, Messing truly shone on television. Amidst her rising fame and success, Messing faced personal challenges, including struggles with body image. This may have influenced her to pace her career as she navigated these internal battles. Presently, Messing acknowledges a newfound appreciation for her health and reports feeling much improved.
