Confronting Fears

Being a New Mom

One challenge Debra Messing has gladly taken on is being a mother. In April 2004, Debra and her husband, college sweetheart Daniel Zelman, had a baby boy named Roman. When Julia Roberts was expecting her twins , Debra shared with Julia how much her perspective of the world changed. Debra adds she also has a newfound respect for her mother.

"I now revere my mother in a way I never revered her before," says Debra. "I would realize I went days without showering and my husband is still here! It's like, I either shower or I make [Roman] applesauce…I'm going to make him applesauce."

Are there more babies in Debra's future? "I hope so," beams Debra. "I think one more would be perfection."