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“Will & Grace” star Debra Messing received a Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame this afternoon in Hollywood.
“Debra Messing is a fan favorite and a great addition to our Hollywood Walk of Fame! Her role in the groundbreaking “Will & Grace” show will always be part of television history,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.
Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be guest speakers: Mariska Hargitay and Max Mutchnick, creator of “Will and Grace.”
Messing is best known for her role on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe-nominated comedy series “Will & Grace.”
Messing began production on NBC’s 12-episode revival of Will & Grace with the entire original creative team. Will & Grace will premiere this Fall on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Recently, Messing starred in ABC’s three-hour remake of “Dirty Dancing,” as Marjorie Houseman. Dirty Dancing aired on May 24, 2017.
Previously, Messing starred in the NBC series “The Mysteries of Laura,” which premiered in 2014. In 2012 and 2013, Messing starred as Julia Houston in NBC’s “Smash,” a musical drama about the creation of a new Broadway show.
The Emmy-winning actress is the Global Health Ambassador for Population Services International (PSI) focusing on HIV/AIDS. She has traveled extensively in Africa in this role and in 2010 testified before the House Foreign Affairs sub-committee on Africa and Global Health. She was also a key speaker at the 2012 AIDS conference in DC.
“Will & Grace” airs Thursday’s on NBC.
Check out the ceremony below:
