- Roman Walker Zelman is famous for being the celebrity child of actress Debra Messing and her ex-husband, Daniel Zelman
- His parents got married in 2000, had him 4 years later, and got divorced in 2016
- Despite being divorced, his parents have found a way to co-parent him amicably without having any custody battles
Roman Walker Zelman is the son of award-winning actress, Debra Messing, and her ex-husband, Jewish filmmaker, Daniel Zelman. His parents divorced when he was still young, but they have managed to successfully co-parent him.
Here’s all We Know About Debra Messing’s Son, Roman Walker Zelman.
He is an Only Child
Roman Walker Zelma was born on April 7, 2004, in Manhattan to Debra Messing and Daniel Zelman. He is the only child of a celebrity couple. He is a college student at Wesleyan University.
His parents met while they were both studying at New York University in 1990. After a decade of being together, the duo tied the knot on September 3, 2000, and welcomed their first and only child 4 years later.
His Parents Divorced When He Was Still Young
10 years after they got married, Roman parents separated in February 2010. His mom, Debra filed for a divorce on June 5, 2012. However, the divorce took a long time before it was finalized on March 1, 2016, Roman was 12 years old at the time.
The marriage was officially annulled by the Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, over 3 years after the American actress filed for the divorce. However, it did not address any issue of custody or financial arrangements.
Debra revealed the divorce was a traumatic experience since they’ve been together for a long time and hoped to grow old together, till death do them part. In addition to the trauma of the divorce, the actress had to move to New York for a new role shortly after.
However, she revealed that she and her ex-husband were still “dear friends” and are completely on the same page regarding raising their son, Roman.
Roman Walker Zelman’s Parents Have Been Successfully Co-Parenting Him
After divorce, not all parents have it easy when it comes to co-parenting. We’ve seen cases where parents linger in custody battles for so long and eventually scarring the children. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case with Roman’s parents, as they found a system that enabled them to co-parent him without any stress.
They go as far as having Thanksgiving dinners together for the sake of their son. His mother revealed that they are co-parenting him beautifully and they will be a nuclear family forever, which is beautiful, knowing how happy this makes Roman.
In 2022, the celebrity child graduated from high school and both parents were present to support and celebrate with him.
His Parents Are Both in The Entertainment Industry
Roman has both his parent working in the entertainment industry. His father, Daniel Luke Zelman is a Jewish actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He was born in New York on June 16, 1967. The Jewish filmmaker attended Havard University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Subsequently, he moved to New York University, where he bagged a Master of Fine Arts degree.
He has produced, directed, and featured in a couple of movies, some of which include Damages (2007), They Nest (2000), Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004), and Fools Gold (2008).
On the other hand, Roman’s mom is an Emmy Award-winning actress. She is famous for her role in Will and Grace (1998-2006, 2017-2020). The Jewish actress was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 15, 1968. Debra’s family moved to Rhode Island, where she attended high school. Upon graduation, she moved to Brandeis University where she earned her bachelor’s of Arts in Theatre Arts. She proceeded to New York University where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree.
Debra started her career on Broadway before eventually making it to the big screens. She has been featured in tons of movies and TV series including Along Came Polly (2004), The Wedding Date (2005), The Women (2008), Smash (2012-2013), and The Mysteries of Laura (2014-2016).
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Roman Walker Zelman Shares a Close Relationship with His Mom
While the celebrity child shares a close relationship with both parents, the relationship between him and his mom, Debra, is remarkable.
Roman accompanied his mom on her Walk of Fame in 2017. He was dressed in a black suit, a blue shirt, and a tie for the ceremony. During the ceremony, he didn’t fail to give a smirk and a professional pose for his mom’s big moment.
Similarly, In 2019, the duo went on a vacation to South East Asia. The actress shared pictures of herself and Roman enjoying their time together. They spent some time at an elephant rescue sanctuary in Thailand and spent the rest of their holiday in a resort in Chiang Mai. The mom and son also enjoyed different adventures including ziplining.
They also visited Laos, where they traveled across the Mekong river to the Tham Pak Ou Caves. A place that is famous for housing over 4000 Buddhas.
The celebrity child seems to be living comfortably while rotating between both parents. While we are not certain about his chosen career path at the moment, we are sure that whether he chooses to be in the entertainment industry like his parents or not, he will be given the needed support.