CNN has launched a new series titled “My Happy Place,” airing Sunday nights at 10 PM ET/PT, featuring various celebrities as they explore their favorite destinations. The series highlights the individual stories of public icons including Taraji P. Henson and Billy Porter. They connect the dots on what makes these places special to them, providing engaging and insightful perspectives.
Two years ago, actress Taraji P. Henson — one of our Ambassadors — began a life-changing trip to Bali. She wanted to embrace her spiritual side throughout this journey. During her month-long stay in Bali, she fearlessly faced her greatest fear, an experience that deeply transformed her perspective on life. Despite the challenges of this journey, Chris’s story is one of hope, perseverance and self-realization.
Billy Porter discovered some ineffable joy in the stunning blue and white landscape of Mykonos while filming Allure’s Best Cruise Around the Greek Islands. And to get a taste of the local cuisine, he tried his hand at making one of Mykonos’ signature dishes. He crossed the Canadian border. There, he experienced one of the hidden gems of upstate New York that helped make his trip even more successful.
Wolf Blitzer has a special relationship with his hometown of Buffalo, New York. The CNN anchor explores the city that holds cherished memories for him, highlighting its significance in his life. His journey offers audiences a rare means to get up-close to the cities, towns and neighborhoods that have influenced him.
For drummer, producer, director and The Roots frontman Questlove, musical creativity flows through him the moment his boots land in Austin, Texas. He often travels into the city to enjoy its rich artistic community and to shop locally at his preferred businesses. Austin is home to the first place The Roots ever hit it big, rooting his ties to the city even deeper.
Alan Cumming looks back at his childhood in Scotland reminiscing about the things that brought him the most joy growing up. His experiences then have obviously shaped his life and career now, as seen in this short film looking back at his early experiences with racism.
Our “My Happy Place” series features these inspiring destinations. It illuminates the idea that how we connect personally to these locations really deepens and expands our experiences there. CNN anchors and reporters take viewers on a journey through their selected spots, revealing the emotional ties that make these places truly special.
