Debra Messing

Debra Lynn Messing (born August 15, 1968) is an American actress known for her roles in various television series. She gained recognition for her breakthrough role as Grace Adler, an interior designer, on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace (1998–2006, 2017–2020), earning multiple Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. Messing also starred as Molly Kagan in the television miniseries The Starter Wife (2007–2008), receiving Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations for her performance. She later appeared as Broadway playwright Julia Houston on the NBC musical drama Smash (2012–2013) and as homicide detective Laura Diamond on the NBC police-procedural comedy The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016). Messing continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.