Debi Mazar Cheers BFF Lisa Leone’s Wedding
Actress offers warm congratulations to her longtime photographer friend on marriage bliss!
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Debi Mazar took to Instagram this week to send love and congratulations to her lifelong friend Lisa Leone, who recently tied the knot with Jimmy Bollettieri. Although the actress couldn’t make it to the ceremony—she was on a gig in Canada—Mazar’s heartfelt post captures decades of friendship and admiration.
A Lifelong Bond Forged In Nyc
Mazar and Leone have been inseparable since their teen years on the Lower East Side. In her caption, Mazar recalled meeting Lisa at age 16 and praised the photographer’s work documenting New York’s vibrant arts and music scenes from the 1980s onward. “She took the most important photos of me & friends… God Mother of my kids,” Mazar wrote, underscoring the depth of their connection.
Leone’s photography has graced gallery walls and album covers, earning her a spot among the city’s most influential visual chroniclers. Mazar urged fans to “check out her work,” highlighting Leone’s career longevity and cultural impact.
Missing The Big Day
Although Mazar was disappointed to miss the wedding—”I could not attend…sigh due to a gig I was on in Canada”—she made sure her support crossed borders. Alongside two images in the Instagram carousel (embed above), one shows the newlyweds beaming, and another offers a nostalgic glimpse of the pair dancing decades ago in a classic NYC loft setting.
“My bestie got married! I love you both SO MUCH❤️ May you both be eternally happy together! Amazing union!” Mazar declared. Her message reflects both personal joy and professional pride in seeing Leone embark on this new chapter.
Celebrating Lisa’s Legacy
Lisa Leone first caught public attention for her raw, intimate portraits of musicians, artists and underground scenes in downtown Manhattan. Over the years, she’s photographed everyone from punk bands in CBGB’s to jazz performers in the Village. Her archives serve as a visual time capsule of New York’s unstoppable creative spirit.
Mazar’s shout-out reminds followers that beyond their screen presence and social media personas, celebrities often share real-life friendships with creative collaborators. As godmother to Mazar’s children, Leone has played a nurturing role off camera—something the actress highlighted alongside wedding well-wishes.
Friends and fans flooded the comments with congratulations for the couple and praise for their enduring friendship. Many noted that the post’s blend of nostalgia and celebration captures the essence of a bond that’s weathered the city’s highs and lows.
Debi Mazar’s message serves as a testament to friendships that outlast fame and demands of busy lives. Through her tribute, she not only honors Lisa Leone’s marriage but also shines a light on a photographer whose lens has shaped countless memories of New York’s cultural landscape.
Through career milestones and personal milestones alike, Mazar and Leone prove that true friendship is timeless.
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