Debra Messing Net Worth
Debra Messing Net Worth is
$18 Million
Debra Messing's salary
$125 Thousand Per Episode
Debra Messing Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Debra Lynn Messing is an American actress. She is known for her television roles in Will & Grace, The Starter Wife, Smash and The Mysteries of Laura. Following her graduation from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Messing had short-lived tenures on the Fox sitc... Full Name | Debra Messing |
Net Worth | $18 Million |
Salary | $125 Thousand Per Episode |
Date Of Birth | August 15, 1968 |
Place Of Birth | Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Profession | Television producer, Actor, Voice Actor, Comedian |
Education | East Greenwich High School, Brandeis University, London-based British European Studio Group Theatre, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts |
Nationality | United States of America |
Spouse | Daniel Zelman (m. 2000–2012) |
Children | Roman Walker Zelman |
Parents | Brian Messing, Sandra Simons |
Siblings | Brett Messing |
Nicknames | Debra Lynn Messing , Debra Lynn Moessing |
Awards | Golden Raspberry Award , Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (2003), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance (2001), Satellite Award for Best Actress (2003, 2002)tstanding Female Lead in a Mini Series (2008) |
Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, Gracie Allen Award - Outstanding Female Lead in a Mini Series (2008) |
Movies | "A Walk in the Clouds", "The Mothman Prophecies", "Hollywood Ending", "Along Came Polly", "The Wedding Date", "Lucky You", "The Women", "Nothing like the Holidays" |
TV Shows | 'v (1995-1997), "Prey" (1998), "The Starter Wife" (2007-2008), "The Mysteries of Laura" (2014-2016) |
Star Sign | Leo |
# | Trademark |
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1 | Red hair |
Title | Salary |
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Will & Grace (1998) | about $600,000 per episode for 2005/ 2006 season. |
Will & Grace (1998) | $250,000 /episode |
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1 | [on her childhood] I did feel different being Jewish. I felt like an outcast throughout elementary school. |
2 | I'm fascinated by diamonds. When I put diamonds on, my hands start to shake. |
3 | 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. |
4 | "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. |
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1 | Although she's known for being a redhead, she is actually a brunette. |
2 | Debra won Best Featured Actress for "Like Sunday, Like Rain" at the 2014 Williamsburg Independent Film Festival. |
3 | The pilot of her new show, The Mysteries of Laura (2014) is dedicated to the memory of her mother, Sandy Messing, who died between production and the initial broadcast. |
4 | Studied circus courses (i.e. juggling, the trapeze) while at New York University. |
5 | Is a staunch liberal Democrat. |
6 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 35, a son Roman Walker Zelman on April 7, 2004. Child's father is her now ex-husband, Daniel Zelman. |
7 | (June 5, 2012) Filed for divorce from her husband Daniel Zelman after 11 years of marriage and 6 months of separation. |
8 | Ranked #22 on the TV Guide Network special, Funniest Women on TV (2011). |
9 | Returned to work three months after giving birth to her son, Roman Zelman, in order to begin filming the seventh season of Will & Grace (1998). |
10 | Was six months pregnant with her son, Roman Zelman, when she completed filming on the sixth season of Will & Grace (1998). |
11 | Her father, Brian Messing, is a packaging executive (jewelry packaging). |
12 | Sister-in-law of Aaron Zelman and Cynthia LaMontagne. |
13 | MFA in Acting - New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1993). |
14 | Her family is Ashkenazi Jewish (her ancestors immigrated from Poland and Russia). |
15 | Would have been litigator if she wasn't an actress. |
16 | Loves gambling (blackjack). |
17 | Replaced Sherilyn Fenn as the female lead in Prey (1998). |
18 | Played the leading role as Sandy in her high school musical production of "Grease". |
19 | Appeared with her Will & Grace (1998) co-star, Shelley Morrison, in the Prey (1998) episode, Prey: Revelations (1998). While Messing was a steady member of the cast, Morrison only had a guest-starring role. |
20 | 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. |
21 | Beat Nicollette Sheridan for the role of "Grace Adler" on Will & Grace (1998) at the final auditions. |
22 | Was Rhode Island's Junior Miss in 1986. |
23 | Named TV Guide's "best dressed woman" in 2003 |
24 | Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. |
25 | Is severely allergic to flowers and perfumes. |
26 | Following undergraduate training, went on to earn Master's degree in Acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. |
27 | Graduated from Brandeis University (Waltham, Massachusetts, USA). |
Actress
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion | 2016 | post-production | The Queen |
Dirty Dancing | TV Movie post-production | Marjorie Houseman | |
The Mysteries of Laura | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Laura Diamond |
Like Sunday, Like Rain | 2014 | Barbara | |
Smash | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Julia Houston |
It Could Be Worse | 2013 | TV Mini-Series | Ann |
Mother's Day | 2013 | TV Movie | Ella |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2011 | TV Series | Alicia Harding |
Wright vs. Wrong | 2010 | TV Movie | Evelyn Wright |
The Starter Wife | 2008 | TV Series | Molly Kagan |
Nothing Like the Holidays | 2008 | Sarah Rodriguez | |
The Women | 2008/I | Edie Cohen | |
The Starter Wife | 2007 | TV Mini-Series | Molly Kagan |
Lucky You | 2007 | Suzanne Offer | |
Purple Violets | 2007 | Kate Scott | |
Open Season | 2006 | Beth (voice) | |
Will & Grace | 1998-2006 | TV Series | Grace Adler |
Will & Grace: Say Goodnight Gracie | 2006 | TV Movie | Grace Adler |
The Wedding Date | 2005 | Kat Ellis | |
Garfield | 2004 | Arlene (voice) | |
Along Came Polly | 2004 | Lisa Kramer | |
King of the Hill | 2002 | TV Series | Mrs. Hilgren-Bronson |
Hollywood Ending | 2002 | Lori | |
The Mothman Prophecies | 2002 | Mary Klein | |
Jesus | 1999 | TV Movie | Mary Magdalene |
Celebrity | 1998 | TV Reporter at Lupus Office | |
Prey | 1998 | TV Series | Dr. Sloan Parker |
Ned and Stacey | 1995-1997 | TV Series | Stacey Colbert |
Seinfeld | 1996-1997 | TV Series | Beth |
McHale's Navy | 1997 | Lt. Penelope Carpenter | |
Partners | 1995 | TV Series | Stacey |
A Walk in the Clouds | 1995 | Betty Sutton | |
NYPD Blue | 1994-1995 | TV Series | Dana Abandando |
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Albion: The Enchanted Stallion | 2016 | executive producer post-production | |
Mother's Day | 2013 | TV Movie co-executive producer | |
Wright vs. Wrong | 2010 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Starter Wife | 2008 | TV Series executive producer - 10 episodes |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Mysteries of Laura | 2014 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Smash | 2012-2013 | TV Series performer - 3 episodes | |
Will & Grace | 2002-2006 | TV Series performer - 6 episodes |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself - Host |
The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself |
Die Harald Schmidt Show | 2002 | TV Series | Herself |
NBC 75th Anniversary Special | 2002 | TV Special | Herself |
Hollywood Squares | 2002 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Appearance |
8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2002 | TV Special | Herself |
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1999-2001 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series / Winner: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series |
The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical |
3rd Annual TV Guide Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Herself |
The 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Co-Presenter: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program |
The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy / Musical |
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
1st Annual TV Guide Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series |
The Annual Museum of TV and Radio Honors. A Salute to Jerry Seinfeld and David E. Kelly | 1998 | TV Movie | Herself |
Harry | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Match Game | 2016 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Panelist |
Talk Stoop with Cat Greenleaf | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest |
Rachael Ray | 2008-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
Access Hollywood Live | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Today | 2004-2016 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows | 2016 | TV Special | Herself |
Jeopardy! | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Clue Giver / Herself - Celebrity Contestant |
Extra | 2003-2015 | TV Series | Herself |
The Wendy Williams Show | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
The Meredith Vieira Show | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Guest |
Hollywood Game Night | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Celebrity Player |
Entertainment Tonight | 2007-2015 | TV Series | Herself / Herself - Mysteries of Laura / Herself - The Mysteries of Laura |
The 69th Annual Tony Awards | 2015 | TV Movie | Herself - Presenter: Best Featured Actor in a Play |
The Insider | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Herself |
The Story Behind | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
Late Night with Seth Meyers | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Project Runway All Stars | 2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Judge |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series | Herself |
E! Live from the Red Carpet | 2008-2014 | TV Series | Herself |
The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2014 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
Inside Edition | 2014 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
The View | 2004-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005-2014 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The Broadway.com Show | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
The Doctors | 2013 | TV Series | Herself |
Piers Morgan Tonight | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 67th Annual Tony Awards | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Audience Member (uncredited) |
Katie | 2013 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
70th Golden Globe Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter |
Project Runway | 2006-2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest Judge / Herself - Audience & Actress |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2000-2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest / Herself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1998-2012 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Herself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie |
The Marilyn Denis Show | 2011 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Fashion News Live | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
IMDb's 20th Anniversary Star of the Day | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
Shalom Sesame | 2010 | TV Series | Herself (2010) |
Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Herself |
Sesame Street | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical |
The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Herself |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2008 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2007-2008 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2002-2008 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Larry King Live | 2008 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
The Rachel Zoe Project | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
TV's All-Time Funniest: A Paley Center for Media Special | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
Made in NY PSA Campaign | 2007 | Short | Herself |
The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Herself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2004-2007 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
HypaSpace | 2006 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
The Megan Mullally Show | 2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Herself |
Will & Grace: The Final Bow (Curtain Call) | 2006 | Video short | Herself |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Herself - Presenter: Best Television Series - Drama |
Will & Grace: Backstage Pass | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Grace Adler |
The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Herself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie |
A Date with Debra | 2005 | Video documentary short | Herself |
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series |
Total Request Live | 2005 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2005 | TV Special documentary | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series [Musical or Comedy] |
The 31st Annual People's Choice Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Herself |
The Making of Along Came Polly | 2004 | Video short | Herself |
10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series |
Inside the Actors Studio | 2003 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series / Co-Presenter |
The Isaac Mizrahi Show | 2003 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
Marion's Triumph | 2003 | Video documentary | Narrator |
9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself |
The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2003 | TV Special | Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Entertainment Tonight | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Herself |
Extra | 2016 | TV Series | Herself |
The Meredith Vieira Show | 2015 | TV Series | Herself |
Inside Edition | 2015 | TV Series documentary | Herself |
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Herself |
Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo | 2008 | TV Movie documentary | Herself (uncredited) |
Will on Will & Grace | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Grace Adler |
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2008 | Gracie | Gracie Allen Awards | Outstanding Female Lead - Mini-Series | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2006 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2005 | Lucy Award | Women in Film Lucy Awards | ||
2003 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2003 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | TV Guide Award | TV Guide Awards | Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2015 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Actress in a New TV Series | |
2012 | TV Guide Award | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Comeback | Smash (2012) |
2009 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | The Starter Wife (2008) |
2009 | Razzie Award | Razzie Awards | Worst Actress | The Women (2008) |
2008 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2008 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical | Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) |
2008 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2007 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2007 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | TV Movie/Mini Actress | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2007 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2007 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | The Starter Wife (2007) |
2006 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2006 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | TV - Choice Actress | Will & Grace (1998) |
2005 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2005 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Funny Female Star | |
2005 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Female Television Star | |
2005 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2004 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2004 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | Comedy Lead Actress | Will & Grace (1998) |
2004 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2004 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2004 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2003 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2003 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2003 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2002 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | TV - Choice Actress, Comedy | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2001 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | TV - Choice Actress | Will & Grace (1998) |
2000 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Will & Grace (1998) |
2000 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2000 | American Comedy Award | American Comedy Awards, USA | Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication | Will & Grace (1998) |
2000 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
2000 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
1999 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
1999 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actress in a New Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |
1999 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series | Will & Grace (1998) |