Debra Messing's Changing Looks

Big hair and big dreams: Messing majored in theater arts at Brandeis University in Massachusetts.

The (brunette!) star tried out a bouffant 'do and guest-starred on Seinfeld.

Introducing Grace Adler! Will & Grace-and the curly-haired Messing-became a part of NBC's "must-see" Thursday-night lineup.

Highlights of the year: Messing married longtime boyfriend Daniel Zelman, got an Emmy nod and debuted blond streaks.

"Debra loves makeup," said Karen Kawahara of the second-time Emmy nominee. "She's a cosmetics junkie!"

Messing went a dark auburn for Will & Grace's final season.

Messing chose loose waves for the Emmy Awards.

"This ponytail is young and sophisticated," said Ted Gibson of the star's Golden Globes look. "We teased it for a modern twist."

Messing pulled her hair into a sideswept updo.

A rich coral shade accented her full lips.

For the Golden Globes, Messing complemented her jeweled earrings with an elegantly undone updo and smudgy liner.