Debra Messing's Changing Looks

Debra Messing's Changing Looks
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1986

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Big hair and big dreams: Messing majored in theater arts at Brandeis University in Massachusetts.
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1996

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

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1998

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Introducing Grace Adler! Will & Grace-and the curly-haired Messing-became a part of NBC's "must-see" Thursday-night lineup.
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2000

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

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2003

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

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2006

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Messing went a dark auburn for Will & Grace's final season.
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2008

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Messing chose loose waves for the Emmy Awards.

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2009

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

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2009

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Messing pulled her hair into a sideswept updo.
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2011

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A rich coral shade accented her full lips.

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2012

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