Why the loudest Jewish celebrity voices are not always the most influential
Jewish celebrity advocacy surged after Oct. 7. But actors embedding Jewish life into television and film may be shaping cultural perception in deeper ways
Debra Messing
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Fast Forward Sacha Baron Cohen, Debra Messing, Amy Schumer and other Jewish celebrities call out ‘the biggest antisemitic movement since the Nazis’ in meeting with TikTok execs
“I understand that you are in a very, very difficult and complicated place, but you also are the main platform for the dissemination of Jew hate,” Debra Messing said
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Fast Forward Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally in NYC 30 days after Oct. 7 massacre
Speakers included Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Daniel Goldman, both Jewish Democrats; actors Brett Gelman and Debra Messing; and two relatives of hostages
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News Debra Messing’s new podcast takes on antisemitism, and Trump
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The Schmooze President Trump’s Feud With ‘Racist’ Debra Messing Of ‘Will And Grace,’ Explained
President Trump took a breather from the trade war with China Thursday morning to enter the fray against “Will & Grace” actress Debra Messing. Messing, the 51-year-old Jewish actress who became a demi-icon for her portrayal of Jewish interior decorator Grace Adler on NBC’s “Will & Grace,” a role she reprises currently on the network,…
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Fast Forward Debra Messing Cheers Alyssa Milano’s Decision To Boycott Women’s March
Actress Debra Messing stands in solidarity with fellow actress and activist Alyssa Milano, who said she won’t speak at the next Women’s March if leaders Tamika Mallory and Linda Sarsour continue to support Louis Farrakhan. Messing retweeted on Thursday an article from Advocate, which detailed Milano’s decision not to participate in the march. I stand…
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The Schmooze Debra Messing Trashes Susan Sarandon For ‘Your Part’ In Trump Election
Women: So catty! Say, why don’t you break it up already, ladies! The gentler sex has their claws out once again in a (checks notes) classic battle between one woman’s progressive politics and another’s radical leftist agenda. It’s a girl-on-girl clash of (checks notes again) an outspoken left-wing activist-actress versus an explosive Bernie-or-Bust Hollywood icon….
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Fast Forward Debra Messing Mad At Megyn Kelly For ‘Gay Thing’ Comment
Debra Messing, the once-and-again star of “Will and Grace,” says that she regrets appearing on NBC’s “Today” show after host Megyn Kelly made remarks viewed as insensitive to gay people. “Honestly I didn’t know it was [Kelly] until that morning. The itinerary just said Today Show appearance. Regret going on. Dismayed by her comments,” Messing…
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