Deborah Mazar (born August 15, 1964), better known as Debi Mazar, is an American actress, perhaps best known for her trademark Jersey Girl-type appearances, and as edgy, sharp-tongued women in independent films.
Her character, Denise Iannello from "Civil Wars" (1991) was saved from the cancellation of that series and added to "L.A. Law" (1986) the following season.
Briefly dated actor Michael Badalucco
Last name is pronounced May-zahr.
Before she became a star, she was a beautician.
Welcomed first child, daughter, Evelyn Maria on July 12th 2002.
Did Madonna (I)'s make-up for the 1988 Broadway production of "Speed-the-Plow", which inspired her to take acting lessons.
Was a hip-hop breakdancer in the early 80s as evidenced in Graffiti Rock (1984) (TV).
Close friend of Madonna (I).
She has worked with both of the main female stars of Cold Mountain (2003): Nicole Kidman in Batman Forever (1995) and Renée Zellweger in Empire Records (1995).
Her close friendship with Madonna (I) ended when the singer became a member of the Kabbala sect.
Welcomed second daughter, Giulia Isabel Mazar-Corcos, on 17 March 2006.
Sometimes confused with fellow New Yorker Fran Drescher and appeared on her show "Living with Fran" (2005).
