Debra Messing – From Grace to Smash

Red Entertainment for Your Red Life

By: Kim Wacker

If you’re anything like me, you constantly find yourself cheering for the “redheads” who make a name for themselves in Hollywood.  I don’t think anyone can disagree that Debra Messing is one of those redheads who has absolutely set the bar for other redhead celebs.

Who couldn’t resist her witty and lovable charm as Grace on Will and Grace?  The TV series aired from 1998-2006.  Audiences of all ages, races, gender and sexual orientation fell in love with the comedy, which is still in syndication today on the Lifetime network.

Now, in 2012, Debra is making a new name for herself as a leading lady once again…this time in Smash.  Debra plays writer, Julia Houston in this new NBC hit show.

Smash is an American musical drama series created by Theresa Rebeck and produced by Steven Spielberg.  The show revolves around the creation of a new Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.   As the production takes shape, everyone involved in it must balance their often chaotic personal lives with the all-consuming demands of a life in the theatre.

What many of Messing’s fans don’t know is that Debra grew up in a quiet community just outside of Rhode Island, where she devoted most of her childhood to musical theater.  Her most frightening moment was when she auditioned for Annie.  To no surprise, she got the part!

When asked by E! Online if she still gets butterflies in her stomach these days when coming in to audition, Messing replied, “Always always!”

In my opinion, this redhead is a fearless and inspiring talent to be reckoned with.  Word on the street is that we will get to catch a glimpse of Debra singing this season on Smash…can’t wait!

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Kim Wacker is an Orlando-native currently living in Atlanta, Georgia.  She works as a Marketing Specialist with Jackson Healthcare, and also as a Contract Deejay with Radio Disney.  Many of her fans know her as KCKool!  Kim considers herself a jack of all trades.  She sells both Mary Kay and Scentsy, and is always on the search for redhead-friendly products.  Kim’s true passion is entertainment.  She has been singing and performing her entire life.  Her resume includes playing Ariel, The Little Mermaid at Walt Disney World, singing with Disney’s Encore Cast Choir & Orchestra, Sing Live USA, the Orlando Opera Company and many others.   Her favorite quote is, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get next!”  Connect with Kim on Facebook and Twitter!

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