Debra Messing turns 50: A look back (41 images)

Actress Debra Messing, known for her role as Grace Adler in the hit sitcom "Will & Grace," turns 50 on August 15, 2018. Messing has starred in hit programs like "Smash," "The Starter Wife" and "The Mysteries of Laura," and is currently reviving her role on "Will & Grace." Messing has also been featured in movies like "The Wedding Date" and "Along Came Polly." Messing won an Emmy award and has been nominated for eight Golden Globe awards in her time on the small screen. Here are some highlights from her career through the years.

Debra Messing smiles with a dog at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Benefit in Hollywood on November 16, 2000. File Photo by Stafr Max/Russ Einhorn/UPI

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Messing walks the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 21, 2001. Messing was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical for her role as Grace Adler in "Will & Grace." File Photo by Russ Einhorn/Star Max/UPI

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From left to right, Messing, Tea Leoni, director Woody Allen and Tiffani Thiessen pose for the film cast photo op at the New York City premiere of "Hollywood Ending" on April 23, 2002. Messing plays Lori in the film. File Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Messing poses for pictures at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on October 15, 2002. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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