actress who plays debbie in shameless
But the most poignant aspect of the birth episode was the end game; now that she has a child, the tale of Debbie Gallagher has come full circle. Debbie is played by Emma Kenney, a 16-year-old actress who is giving one of the most nuanced, sensitive, and honest portrayals of a young character on television. Teenage girl characters in prestige dramas have had issues in the era of Peak TV, often becoming virtual punching bags for fans online who find them annoying.