Celebrity Debra Messing Splits from Daniel Zelman The actress and her husband of 10 years "remain supportive of one another," her rep tells PEOPLE By Sara Hammel Updated on December 2, 2020 12:43 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Debra Messing and her husband, Daniel Zelman, have parted ways. The pair, who are parents to 7½-year-old son Roman, “privately separated earlier this year after a 10 year marriage,” Messing’s rep confirms to PEOPLE. “The decision was mutual, and they remain supportive of one another and committed to raising their son as a family.” Messing, 43, first met Zelman – now an actor and producer – when they were both students at New York University (and then dated for eight years). PHOTOS: Over and Out! 2011’s Biggest Bust-Ups She told PEOPLE in 2004, “I want my child to be like my husband. He is sensitive, really intelligent, really funny … but solid. He has a good sense of perspective.” The Emmy-winning Will & Grace actress will next star in NBC’s new musical drama Smash. • Reporting by JULIE JORDAN