
Alan Cumming: “I allow people to be abusive!” How to build self-worth and say no
From Happy Place
Published 5/28/2026
Alan Cumming's dad told him he was worthless, and his mum told him he was precious. Figuring out how he feels about himself has been a life’s work.In this chat with Fearne, Alan’s open about the ways he’s allowed people to treat him badly, and how he’s learnt to get comfortable with confrontation…