Alan Cumming Reflects on LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Host of one of the most famous reality competition shows, “The Traitors,” Alan Cumming sat down to share with ‘Entertainment Weekly’ his experiences and opinions on LGBTQ+ pride, staying true to oneself, and one’s rise in the entertainment business. As an openly gay actor and LGBTQ+ advocate, some of the things Cumming has to say reflect the progress and further challenges facing the community.

Host of “The Traitors”

It has been an enormous success, with the charisma of Alan Cumming interplaying well with the tension-laden, strategic gameplay in the show. Building off an already super-popular concept for a reality competition in which contestants need to find out traitors amongst themselves, full of strategy, deceit, and alliance-building. Cumming brings all of the theatricality he uses when hosting the show to great dramatic effect. It racks up the tension a notch, but with a sense of fun and interactivity.

Pride and LGBTQ+ Activism

One prominent cause is advocacy relating to equality and acceptance for LGBTQ+, which he has championed and spoken up for many times. Cumming reflects over his own journey and the need for openness about his sexuality, stating that it was people who ‘kept mum’ that really did damage to his career and personal life. He shows tremendous improvement in the representation of LGBTQ+ people and their rights but says there is still much to be done and fought for.

Fan Engagement

A connection with the public which is mutually respectful and appreciative is evident in Alan Cumming. He holds his interactions with fans in high regard, treating most of them through his social media and public appearances. Many fans express appreciation for his well-known awareness raising tendency that has made them feel acknowledged and accepted.

In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Alan Cumming spoke about serving as host of The Traitors, what LGBTQ+ Pride is to him, and the need to live life and do any profession authentically. His experience and activism provide inspiring proof of just how far the country has come in securing full equality and acceptance for members of the LGBTQ+ community. It is through his sincere reflections and tireless efforts that Cumming gives the best evidence for the power of authentic life and advocacy toward a more diverse world.