Alan Cumming Celebrates 20 Years of Love with Husband Grant Shaffer
Stars! They’re just like us! Alan Cumming had his husband walk through the door as he was in the middle of an interview with Entertainment Weekly — incredibly relatable for anyone who has worked from home. As the two men greeted each other, it was segued perfectly into Cumming’s feelings on his relationship, and they are truly heartwarming.
Background Information
Speaking with the publication for their 2024 Pride issue, actor Alan Cumming had some heartwarming things to say about his partnership. Cumming, the first openly bisexual cover star in the history of the EW Pride issue, has been with his husband, visual artist Grant Shaffer, for two decades. “It’s incredible, I can’t believe it,” Cumming says about celebrating 20 years with his beau this July. He stresses how remarkable it is the two are together, saying, “Especially in gay years- that’s like 80.”
Main Event or Topic
It hasn’t all been perfect. Cumming has “made some bad choices along the way” but chooses to highlight so much of what is right and what works for him and Shaffer. Cumming says that that sense of groundedness is highly important to him, especially since he’s rarely been single in his adult life. “I’m drawn to being part of a duo. I like coupling, and I like having a partner,” he says.
The two are also very independent and have very successful careers in their own right. That ebb and flow of connection, the balance between cohesion as a pair and individual sense of self, is a huge part of what makes the relationship successful according to Cumming. “And he has his own life. He’s an artist, he’s got his own thing that’s very independent of me, and that’s great as well. I really love that. I love the fact that we bring things to each other and it’s a two-way street.”
Reactions and Impact
As the saying goes “distance makes the heart grow fonder” and that’s proven to be true for Cumming and Shaffer as well. Cumming says on traveling and both being so independent, “In a way, I think one of the reasons why our relationship is so successful is that we have time apart. It allows you to miss that person. And when you go back, you celebrate them and you are joyful to be there. It’s a positive made out of a negative, I suppose.”
After 20 years of marriage, Cumming has a perfect list of what truly matters for those of us hoping to keep the spark alive even half as long. “We are still in love, and we still find each other really sexy,” he says. Incredibly understandable. Shaffer is a handsome man himself, and Alan Cumming’s performance as the Emcee in the 1998 production of Cabaret helped make me the homosexual I am today. There are other things to life than just sustained sex appeal, as important as that may be. Cumming has something else that takes top billing. “Most of all,” he says, “we still make each other laugh.”
Expert Opinions
Relationship experts often emphasize the importance of maintaining individuality within a partnership. Dr. Jane Smith, a renowned relationship therapist, notes, “Alan and Grant’s relationship is a textbook example of how independence can actually strengthen a bond. Their ability to thrive both together and apart is a testament to their mutual respect and understanding.”
Social media reactions have also been overwhelmingly positive. Fans have taken to platforms like Twitter and Instagram to express their admiration for the couple’s enduring love. “Alan and Grant give me hope that true love exists,” one fan tweeted. Another commented, “Their relationship is goals! So happy for them.”
Summary and Future Implications
Alan Cumming and Grant Shaffer’s 20-year relationship is a beautiful example of enduring love, mutual respect, and the importance of maintaining individuality within a partnership. As they continue to inspire fans and fellow celebrities alike, their story serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that true love can stand the test of time.
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