Debra Messing
Debra Messing. Photo: Giselle Haber
June 4, 2026, 8:00 am
A family that stands together
A remarkable week of international visits reminded Australian Jewry that in times of uncertainty, we are family.
By AJN STAFF
Debra Messing (left) and Sharri Markson on stage at the JCA Annual Campaign event. Photo: Daniel Katz
May 31, 2026, 9:47 pm
Debra Messing joins Sydney as JCA launches largest appeal
Debra Messing stands with the Sydney Jewish community, as the JCA launch its biggest campaign ever in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Debra Messing. Photo: Gita Bass
May 28, 2026, 12:54 pm
When Debra Messing found her voice
Sitcom icon and outspoken advocate Debra Messing talks Will & Grace, Jewish identity and exploring dual citizenship after October 7.
By Brigit Grant
Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro. Photo: Jason McDonald/Netflix
April 23, 2026, 12:30 pm
Rewriting the script
Hollywood was built by Jewish pioneers, but their story was sidelined. Now, a new generation is pushing for authentic representation on and off screen. Jessica Abelsohn explores how the tide of Jewish representation is turning.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Debra Messing addresses a pro-Israel rally in Washington on November 14, 2023. (Screen capture/YouTube)
July 22, 2025, 10:50 am
My inconvenient Jewish fear
'I did not expect to see the shadow of antisemitism growing in places I had always trusted and among people who say they stand for the vulnerable'
By Debra Messing
Harrison Ford presents the award for Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
January 18, 2024, 2:54 pm
Jewish entertainers slam exclusion of Jews from Oscars diversity push
Michael Rappaport, Debra Messing, David Schwimmer and Iliza Schlesinger are among 250 signatories on a missive urging inclusion for Jews in 'under-represented' groups outlined by the Academy.
By TOI STAFF
Photo: Instagram
October 31, 2023, 6:56 am
Debra Messing hangs posters across NYC
"Please pray for the hostages safe return and the defeat of Hamas. Pray for the physical safety of all the innocent Palestinians and Israelis who are suffering," she wrote.
Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images via Kveller
May 22, 2023, 9:54 am
Debra Messing shares harrowing antisemitic incident from her childhood
The Jewish actress was just one of three Jewish kids in her small Rhode Island town. She shared her experience at an event organised for Jewish American Heritage Month.
By Lior Zaltzman
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