Debra Messing Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Debra Messing Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | August 15, 1968 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Debra Messing has been nominated for tons of awards for Will & Grace and won some of those. She has appeared in over 200 episodes in the show. For the 2008 film The Women, she was also nominated for the Golden Raspberry Worst Actress Award in 2009.
Born Name
Debra Lynn Messing
Nick Name
Debra

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Residence
She divides her time between New York City and Los Angeles.
Nationality
Education
Debra Messing went to East Greenwich High School. Upon high school graduation, she got enrolled at the Brandeis University on her parents’ advice, who felt she should complete her education before pursuing acting full-time.
She graduated summa cum laude from the university in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre arts. In her junior year at the university, Debra got an opportunity to study theatre in the British European Studies Group of London (BESGL) program.
She later got into Graduate Acting Program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. The elite acting program only accepts 15 students every year. She graduated three years later with a Master of Fine Arts.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father – Brian Messing (Worked as a sales executive for a costume jewelry packaging manufacturer)
- Mother – Sandra Messing (Banker, travel and real estate agent, and a professional singer)
- Siblings – Brett Messing (Older Brother)
- Others – Alfred Simons (Maternal Grandfather), Tinnie Simons (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Debra Messing is represented by Beverly Hills based 3 Arts Entertainment.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Debra Messing has dated

Race / Ethnicity
White
She has Russian and Polish ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
But, she is best known for the auburn hue of her locks.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Coppery hair
- High cheekbones
Brand Endorsements
Debra Messing has appeared in TV adverts for the following –
- Clairol’s Nice ‘n Easy hair color
- Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo
- Meaningful Beauty
- Joyful Heart Foundation
She has also appeared in an infomercial for Meaningful Beauty – Advanced anti-aging skin care system. The infomercial was hosted by Cindy Crawford, who had created the Meaningful Beauty brand.

Religion
Debra Messing practices Judaism. She has had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Grace Adler in the popular NBC sitcom, Will & Grace. For her stellar performance in the show, she won 5 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and 6 Golden Globe Award nominations. She managed to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
- Having played the role of Molly Kagan in the romantic comedy miniseries, The Starter Wife.
- Having appeared in successful movies such as A Walk in the Clouds, Along Came Polly, and The Wedding Date.
First Film
In 1995, Debra made her theatrical film debut in the romantic comedy movie, A Walk in the Clouds, which had Keanu Reeves in the leading role.
First TV Show
In 1994, Debra Messing made her first TV show appearance in the police procedural TV show, NYPD Blue.
Personal Trainer
Although she does work out, Debra isn’t too crazy about hitting the gym. She finds it difficult to sustain grueling fitness regime while balancing her work and motherhood. Instead, she relies on a healthy diet to keep her weight under control.
Also, the number of allergies she has been diagnosed with makes it important for her role to keep a tight leash on her diet. She has to stay away from gluten, dairy, and butter. However, she can have feta and goat cheese. But, she has to steer clear of chicken, mushrooms, and white fish. Debra also can’t eat broccoli, cauliflower, yogurt, beans, and regular cheese.
Debra Messing Favorite Things
- Food – Turkey breast, cucumber, quinoa, avocados, strawberries, bananas, and blueberries
- Juice – Celery cucumber juice
- Typical Bar Order – Straight tequila with lime juice
- TV Guilty Pleasure – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
- Junk Food – French Fries
- Comedy Movie – Home Alone (1990)
- Pizza Topping – Pepperoni
- Emoji – Two hands joined in prayer
- Color – Red
- Flower – White Orchid (She is allergic to other flowers.)
Source – GlutenFreeAndMore.com, BuzzFeed, Us Magazine

Debra Messing Facts
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