Speaking to Jameela Jamil on "I Weigh," Debra Messing discussed specific events in her life that were impacted by body image issues that began on the set of "Will & Grace." Jamil noted that the body standard in the '90s was all about being thin. Messing agreed and said she decided to lose weight in the first place because she got tired of her costume designer having to order larger sizes for her. Moreover, she noted that her insecurities heightened while attending high-profile industry events.
"This was supposed to be the greatest moment of my life, being nominated for best actress in a TV show I loved," Messing explained. "For an Emmy and walking on the red carpet. And I walked out and I immediately felt so incredible. And then I was standing next to all of these other actresses who were half my size. And I felt fat. And I felt ugly."
She went on to say, "I looked back at those pictures and I was beautiful. And I feel I, I mourn the fact that that was my interpretation of reality." Messing also disclosed that the media berated her for her size shortly after giving birth to her son, Roman, and that despite her star status, she struggles to find designers who will dress her.
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