David Schwimmer is an icon - a master of comedy, who we all feel we know insideout as Ross Geller. He appeared in 236 episodes of Friends, runs his own theatre company (for the last 36 years!), is a dad and also a great friend of Cush's. In this episode David talks about growing up, a Jewish boy in LA with a mum who people called The Pitbull, the jobs he did before Friends including being a roller-skating waiter, a phone sales person (accidentally illegally) and taking a show to the...

If you look up Poppy Delevingne, she’s listed on the internet as being the ‘sister of Cara Delevingne’ and a ‘socialite’. In her conversation with Cush, Poppy explains why she finds this demeaning and belittling. Poppy is a successful actress and model (a former foot model which Cush goes into in great detail). She and Cush have been friends for years, and have more in common than you might think. Poppy talks to Cush about what it was like to grow up in the Delevingne household, her biggest...

Golda Rosheuvel graces the screen as Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton. Golda's journey began in Guyana, South America, where, as a young child, she and her parents were forced to relocate to the UK during a harsh winter. Before rising to fame, Golda pursued a career as an athlete, excelling in various sports like athletics and swimming, and even training for the Olympic decathlon. However a sudden injury led her down a completely different path. In this episode of Origins with Cush Jumbo, Golda...

Dame Anna Wintour is the biggest name in fashion. As Global Editorial Director of Vogue, Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast and Chair of the Met Gala, she is an inspirational titan of the industry. Anna came from exalted beginnings, yet she went on to supersede all expectations. In this conversation with Cush, she describes herself as being ‘bad at everything’ when she was younger – and she was fired early in her career. However clearly this early adversity didn’t deter her, and she went on...

The biggest names in entertainment tell actress Cush Jumbo the stories that made them who they are today.  The most influential figures in entertainment open up to Cush, sharing the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives.  Celebrity guests narrate their life story, revealing the experiences that have defined them - from the innocence of childhood, the drama of adolescence, to the challenges they face today. With Cush's background as an acclaimed actress (The Good Wife, The Good...