Debra Garrett grew up in Newport News, Virginia, the youngest of 5. She studied classical piano for 12 years and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Soon after, she moved to New York City where she studied at Lee Strasberg and lived in NYC for over 10 years and did numerous commercials, films and television.She is big supporter for the American Cancer Society.Her heritage is Native American Indian and British.Her philosophy is to never ever give up and just keep reinventing yourself and stay young at heart.