CNN Original Series My Happy Place follows six different hosts on deeply personal journeys as they reveal why specific destinations have become their sanctuaries. In this six-episode series, a different celebrity host invites viewers on a journey all over the world to share why these cities became their escapes, their home away from home and safe space. From Alan Cumming in Scotland to Billy Porter in Greece, each episode not only reveals an amazing destination but also a personal side of each host as they tell a broader story about the location, its people and what it means to them.
Alan Cumming in the Scottish Highlands
As a child, the Highlands were a place where Alan Cumming went to escape. Now, as an adult, they are a window into his history that provides him with a sense of belonging.
Taraji P. Henson in Bali
Two years ago, feeling burnt out with Hollywood, Taraji P. Henson fled to Bali to find her spiritual side. Bali remains her lifeline, and Henson returns to enjoy its rich culture.
Questlove in Austin
Questlove comes to Austin for creative inspiration, but it’s also home to good friends, favorite stores and is a place where his band, The Roots, first found success.
Billy Porter in Greece
Billy Porter was working on a cruise around the Greek islands when he discovered his happy place: Mykonos. There, he felt a sense of freedom and belonging like never before.
Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer first came to New Orleans for Mardi Gras as a broke college student and has been hooked ever since.
Simu Liu
Bangkok was always Simu Liu’s dream destination, and two years ago his dream became a reality. The city was everything he imagined.
