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Los Angeles, CA, United States (4E) - "Smash" star Debra Messing filed for divorce Tuesday from husband of 12 years Daniel Zelman citing irreconcilable differences.

The couple announced their separation six months ago, according to People.com, but they have been living separately since February 15, 2010, according to court documents obtiained by E! News. She is now seeking joint custody of their son, Roman, 8, and is also seeking spousal and child support.

Messing, 43, and Zelman, 44, met in the 90s while at NYU and got hitched on September 2003.

The former "will and Grace" lead is reportedly dating "Smash" co-star Will Chase, who is also undergoing divorce process from actress Stephanie Gibson.

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