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Messing Recalls Seinfeld's Racist, Anti-Semitic Joke
19 Jul
Summary
- Beth's character made a racist, anti-Semitic comment in her final moments.
- Messing was initially hesitant to portray the offensive character.
- The actress ultimately embraced the role for its dramatic potential.
Debra Messing, known for her role on "Seinfeld," has spoken about the disturbing nature of her character, Beth Lukner. In her second appearance on the show, Beth delivered a shocking racist and anti-Semitic remark in her final moments.
Messing, who starred in "Seinfeld" early in her career, expressed initial discomfort with the script for Beth's second episode. She recalled feeling "tormented" and questioning the provocative nature of the dialogue with her parents.
Despite her reservations, Messing ultimately decided to fully embrace the role. She acknowledged the line as a "juicy moment" and recognized the opportunity to perform on one of television's top shows.
