What Ever Happened to These Iconic Sitcom Women?

When Will & Grace premiered in 1998, Debra Messing’s Grace Adler instantly stood out for her neurotic charm and physical comedy. Her chemistry with co-star Eric McCormack and her impeccable timing made her one of the decade’s standout comedic performers. The series was groundbreaking for its portrayal of friendship and inclusivity.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Rhode Island, Messing studied theater at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her classical training combined with natural comedic instincts gave Grace a lovable mix of chaos and confidence that defined late-’90s television humor.