CNN Original Series is launching My Happy Place, a new show premiering Sunday, April 27 at 10 pm ET/PT on CNN and CNN International. The six-part series follows different celebrity hosts as they visit locations around the globe that hold special personal meaning for them.
Here’s the Lowdown: Produced by Boardwalk Pictures, each episode features a different host sharing why a particular destination is their personal sanctuary. The hosts include Alan Cumming (Scottish Highlands, April 27), Taraji P. Henson (Bali, May 4), Questlove (Austin, May 11), Billy Porter (Mykonos, May 18), Octavia Spencer (New Orleans, June 1), and Simu Liu (Bangkok, June 8). The series will air weekly on Sundays at 10 pm ET/PT.
What This Means Now: Viewers will get a unique look into the lives of these well-known individuals as they explain their connections to these specific places. It’s a chance to see locations like Bali, Austin, and Mykonos through the personal lens of stars like Henson, Questlove, and Porter, potentially inspiring travel ideas while offering personal stories.
The Bigger Picture: My Happy Place continues CNN’s focus on host-led travel content. The series aims to provide touching and informative insights into both the featured personalities and the destinations they cherish. Executive produced by Andrew Fried, Jamie Granet Bederman, Jane Yusim, Alexandra Lowry, Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm, and Katie Hinman, the show will be available for live streaming and on-demand viewing for pay TV subscribers via CNN platforms starting April 28.
