They were married for 10 years, and together for 20… so when Debra Messing, 43, ended her relationship with actor-TV producer Daniel Zelman, it was never going to be easy.

The Smash star maintained a dignified silence when the news initially broke, but now she and her family are beginning to settle again, Messing has finally spoken out about the terrible break-up.

Grace is single!

Debra Messing and her husband have split, announcing the news just as the holidays are starting.

The red haired beauty, 43, and her husband Daniel Zelman, 44, released a statement about their relationship demise.

“Debra Messing and Daniel Zelman privately separated earlier this year after a 10 year marriage,” her rep told Us Weekly.