Kelly Rowland on Sex, Kink, Divorce and Repressed Desires

Kelly Rowland, you read right. This is a CAN NOT MISS, special release Lovers and Friends episode with Shan Boodram AND it is best experienced after you watch Mea Culpa now streaming worldwide on Netflix. In this intimate, first-of-its-kind conversation Kelly Rowland shares how she went from a sexually repressed upbringing to living up to her pleasure potential as a sensualist, plus how her sexual awakening gave her the confidence to play Mea in Mea Clupa alongside Trevante Rhodes, whom she shares very STEAMY sex scenes with on screen. Kelly also discusses her feelings on divorce, kink, toys in the bedroom, and overcoming the fear of being imperfect.
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[@loversandfriendspodcast]

LOVERS AND FRIENDS! Help me choose the best part of the episode to share on social media. What was your fav part of the conversation? Timestamp?

[@mayabasquin]

8:01 “GOD I LOVE THIS WOMAN, KEEP TALKING!”

[@mayabasquin]

21:13 when she talks about her husband’s support

[@mayabasquin]

29:58 “why do people need to connect?” And Kelly’s response

[@loversandfriendspodcast]

@@mayabasquin SO SO HELPFUL

[@mayabasquin]

46:36 “bust it wide open”

[@MadisonPettway_]

This may be the first time I’ve ever seen something centered around Kelly as an individual. Love her speaking voice

[@TheGClass]

Right?!! She does have a beautiful voice

[@behindthecam5526]

Was thinking the same thing

[@KivaPhakisi]

We need more Kelly content like this❤🎉

[@ADyani6]

💯❤️

[@2013lovemy]

Almost afraid to watch because it angers me when interviewers mention Beyoncé while interviewing Kelly. Please tell me this interviewer didn’t do that 😅

[@SharmonJarmon]

I'm so glad Kelly is taking this press run seriously because the movie was good and she did an incredible job

[@stacyr4768]

Her acting was amazing

[@a.sydney5036]

😂😂😂. That movie was trash as was the HER acting.

[@learnexcelwithSharon]

She acted so well

[@stacyr4768]

@@a.sydney5036 The movie was so predictable and not relatable . I couldn’t even watch the whole thing however Kelly really did well in her acting and she always looks like a model .

[@rockyrae3455]

Art is really subjective because that movie was the worst I have watched in a very long while. The acting was subpar. The plot was inconsistent and incoherent. The dialogue was appalling. It was just awful.

[@kyki8512]

Why does Kelly look so dang gorgeous every time I see her? I love her personal style! Kelly is killing it in the looks department! She's not growing old....... she's just growing to be even more beautiful! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@d.d.p.parker3671]

You would be too with breast nose and wigs

[@sandraatueyi81]

I’m happy that the interview didn’t asked Kelly about Beyoncé in this video. This is about Kelly. I love it!😻 😊

[@d.d.p.parker3671]

She better talk about Beyonce she has nothing else

[@Ouidahh]

What a mf comeback

[@loversandfriendspodcast]

RIGHT?! Hoping to have 5 or 6 great episodes out this year until I can get back here full time

[@YanaAnaleah]

Ikr 😂

[@thelovelykimmi7920]

I clicked so fast!

[@miaodii214]

OKAY! My jaw hit the floor while I hit the play button.

[@TivonSanders]

​@@thelovelykimmi7920Same. I was like, "Kelly Rowland and sex talk? I'm in!"

[@mayabasquin]

SHAN our jaws are on the flooooooorrrrrr. It’s Kelly! Get it girl we are PROUD of you. ❤

[@MsMizz1]

Period!! A potentially raw interview or conversation with Kelly that just centers Kelly as a woman not heavily focused on music or family!! I’m here for it. Excited to watch. Welcome back Shan ❤ lovers & friends.

[@roseb.5367]

Thank you for asking her to explain Sensualist... i have struggled for years to explain this. My husband can go the whole day busy doing his thing, then at night, he wants to jump on it😮 Sir, back off...!! Then he'll ask what's going on, bla bla bla... im like - i didn't hear you or feel you around, i don't know you now.... only when he's patient- will we chit chat for a few minutes, then i feel his presence and his voice vibrates in me then that's when i come alive.... 😢 thank God, im not crazy...

[@amaniahcort4636]

Yasss ❤❤❤

[@tiffanymorgan3987]

I FEEL YOU ON THIS TOO. I LOVE MUSIC, CANDLES ARE MY FAV, I LOVE FOR BOTH OF US TO SMELL GOOD, THE WAY A MAN TOUCH YOU IS VERY ENGAGING AS WELL. AS YOU GET OLDER YOU SHOULD WANT MORE INTIMACY...

[@roseb.5367]

@@tiffanymorgan3987 💞💞🙏🏽

[@nikanicole8654]

I felt this so much! I am currently in this space with my spouse and trying to course correct. Maybe explaining Kelly's Sensualist definition and the scenario you described will make my feelings clearer.

[@pauliepraise]

Thank you so much for this.

[@julia-gx9eo]

A SMILE WAS ON MY FACE FOR 55 MINUTES STRAIGHT! you go Shan!

[@Millzladiva]

I love this interview. As a woman, as a wife, as a mother, I feel like Kelly really let her hair down and you allowed her to be herself and very comfortable. I appreciate every second of this video! Kelly is beautiful to look at, but what is even more beautiful is that she is relatable😊

[@kareemfofana]

Returning with Kelly Rowland is so mother

[@olikah4667]

❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤

[@IsabelleMN11]

The movie was subpar but Kelly did a great job with what she had. I hope this bring more and better roles for her. Shan you're such a spectacular interviewer. You make people feel at ease and know that their vulnerability can be safe with you. this was such a fun interview

[@MysTaria87]

Agreed. Her experience speaks for itself. The other actors were not believable enough for me with the exception of Trevante Rhodes.

[@esmeraldafriedman]

I completely agree! It felt like the characters and backstory were not whole or well rounded. We were missing so much! The end seemed premature as well. But she did great with what it was. and yes, it was a sexy movie. I wouldnt mind seeing her acting career evolve.

[@jaz6789]

I have so much respect for Kelly she’s always been so beautiful inside and out

[@stacyr4768]

She was always my fave in the group

[@angeladavis9903]

What a woderful interveiw kelly's gorgeous.

[@DebraChosen]

Screamed when I saw the name “Kelly Rowland”. We are ALL rooting for you Shan. Such a win and a breath of fresh air to hear Kelly in this way.

[@joycemasusu9890]

4:46 “are you eating gum “? Oh she’s so comfortable and confident just beautiful ,adorable 😍😍😍🥰

[@pizzaraia1040]

😲CONGRATULATIONS SHANNNNN!!! This is huge🤗🥺👏🏾

[@healedaries4644]

It’s so much better than a 3-some. That scene was very powerful. The “you know damn well you don’t want her” energy. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@davawnamarie7064]

I literally saw the movie and immediately thought, this would be such an amazing interview she could have with Shan. Omg this was EVERYTHING AND THEN SOME!

[@with4tt477]

Kelly Rowland to me is PERFECTION!! Effortlessly graceful. Well love a part two cause we must see more of that painting😂😂🤷🏾‍♀️

[@musicneurons7807]

I wish you could do this with Taraji. For alll the reasons, this is (imo) the best press stop for mea culpa.

[@bellastar1299]

Omg Taraji would be a GREAT conversation’ yesssss

[@Soul.in.the.garden]

🤯 Thee Kelly Rowland X Shan Bodram sitting feet’s away from one another. The child of destiny?? 😮This is everything!!!

[@Cayonce]

Thank you for respecting and asking her questions about HER ❤

[@Kaibyrd1]

ARE YOU BACK?!?! What a fucking WIN! Go Shan!!

[@ellie4395]

I never knew “this” Kelly! She’s such a good girl and so “soft”. I love how she communicated with her husband post-scenes.

[@andreavfirst]

*I still see this classy, modest Kelly I can tell despite all the ways Shan tried to ask the question she stayed on the fact that it was uncomfortable for her to do and expose but she wanted to try something new. For some women it is sacred and for just your partner to discuss. Nice to see her try to open up, can't wait to see the movie*

[@TivonSanders]

This was a much needed listen for me. Kelly was always into sex and sensuality; her music reflects that. Her voice is so silky and smooth and easy to listen to as well and she comes off as a true enthusiast of sex. I loved it! This conversation was even a turn on for me LOL. One of the best aphrodisiacs for sex, is to just discuss it. I'm gonna make it a goal to watch Mea Culpa.

[@bereajohnson8906]

It was a delicious movie!!! 🎨

[@shatings5605]

This is exactly the type of conversation that kelly needs to be doing for her career.

[@theetravelhippie]

yessssss! normalizing sex conversations so we can learn together in a safe space. Laugh, cry and build community around the things we all already do

[@kheriphillip878]

We love Kelly since 1997! So happy she’s being individualized and centered! So happy for the love she’s receiving! She’s deserving of all the success and support. We ❤ Kels!!

[@kwaghdooatsehe4647]

I watched Mea Culpa because of Kelly and for entertainment purposes. Loved it.

[@asandamacwili8058]

Kelly is such breath of fresh air.

[@JoJo-el4st]

That movie made me see Kelly in a new light and truly see the talent outside of her as "just" being a singer. She is TALENTED!!!!! Loved the movie!!!! She did an amazing job!! ❤❤❤

[@allamericanrevert7755]

Shan I would love to see you talk to sexual health experts who follow a certain religion. I’m Muslim, and there are two sexual health educators like yourself and would love to have their perspective of sex, intimacy and taboo things on a platform as amazing as yours. Thank you for this wonderful interview!

[@Jammilag]

Kelly simply smiling could brighter my day forreal. Like when Kelly is smiling and giggling and all her pearly whites are showing, 🤩🤩

[@jasonturner3234]

That paint scene and seeing her face on the ceiling was such a great scene that displayed and showed a mix of emotions that had build up from sexual fustration to personal stress, then intrigue, then finally to release. That is exactly what her and any other woman would've wanted and needed at that point. In real life I would say most if not all woman would've cheated. Her emotions was fuck up and hitting that wall was the icing. She would've of been hook!!! period.

[@shespacetarot333]

I love that this came off more like friends talking than an interview. I love that you let her shine and lifted her up and y’all seemed to have fun. Great interview. Great episode. I will be watching the movie with my boo tonight ❤

[@raq042189]

I'm legit screaming at my screen!!!!!!This is beyond exciting!!!! THIS IS SOOOOOO MAJOR!!!!!!You go Shan!!! We love you Kelly!!!!!!

[@PhoenixGoddess]

That paint scene was pure Art. The picture at the end should be framed.. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 💜💜

[@batabairerobbie844]

Kelly really did an incredible job in that movie. It was my first time watching her act. I credit her,no matter what the haters are writing.

[@ReneaReads]

Beautiful. Kelly is finally free to do what she wants and she is great in this movie

[@dianavv82]

Thank you for coming back 🙏👏💕

[@kaiyad18]

Great interview! Happy to see you againnnn!

[@Lyfeofsenina.]

Love this interview !!!!

[@amandajames536]

Good for you Shan !! Glad you booked this interview

[@aharper12]

this is an amazing conversation thank you!!!!

[@chelseajackson5748]

Thank you Shan!!! This is beautiful!

[@crmlcutie16]

So happy for you and you conducted such a great interview!

[@auryaal6660]

Love to see the comeback Shan! ❤🎉

[@ebonyqueen86]

I saw it and loved it! Also loved this interview! ❤️

Loved this convo! 😩

[@ItsKeysT]

This was a great episode & conversation! Glad you're back!

[@Mayc28]

Loved this interview. Thank you ladies🩵🩵

[@biggerhuman]

Almost cried reading these comments…we, the community, love Shan down. This is our star, our winner! Forever!

[@misschelle2u]

This is an excellent interview 🎉 thank you 😊

[@Purple-qi4hj]

This was such a great conversation.

[@jeanty12345]

You deserve this interview Shan! Loved this so much!

[@adaaleide]

such a great episode shan, i missed you!

[@ysrpublicity9764]

You have made it Shan!! ❤❤ I love your podcast

[@gorgeouswales9635]

Good interview “Ms. Kelly R. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@GvannD]

Really enjoyed this interview, and I loved the movie! Congrats on the opportunity!

[@PhoenixxRocks]

This is sooo dope and well deserved , always serving us ❤

[@jannieorange6110]

So excited Kelly brought you out of hiatus!!!

[@teddiegotclaws4546]

Every question was AMAZING! I mean just GREAT interviewing!❤

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

Finally a new episode of my favorite podcast

[@kendrablackwell9912]

This was a phenomenal interview.

[@sancheze3046]

Ugh I love this for you Shan !!! Kinda emotional iv been here for a long time listening to you! I just know younger you and current you are thrilled to have landed her. Love you loads !

[@Senoj1]

GREAT interview the one I have been waiting to hear because it’s and interview with Kelly Rowland that’s really about her……thank you this was really good!

[@SylvieOstianaMusic]

I am so happy to see you again Shan! I have missed you and I loved this episode, you asked some amazing questions!

[@Mpatapoccm]

Shan!!! Congratulations 🎉!!!🍾 on this interview! Just starting the episode but so very excited to listen to this!

[@morofmii]

Great interview. Kelly did an amazing job.

[@johnnywilliams6604]

Yes yes yes!! I was looking at my phone like 'I was being trolled. Shan said she was taking a break!' Thank you Kelly for reaching out to Shan and Thank you Shan for this interview!! I'm soo excited!!!

[@shakirsay]

Great interview...im glad the interview was all about her❤

[@NadiaPink]

I am in Czech tonight but I am gonna watch this all the way from Europe yup! Kelly Is Here yasssss!,,,Shan you are our voice, things I wish I could say out loud I get to hear from you! Things I never knew about I get to learn! We love you for this!

[@puddin12dt]

Wonderful comeback episode, way to go Shan!!! 🥳🎉🙌🎊🤗✨✨✨✨Amazing conversation, it’s almost like you never left.

[@latrue24]

Wowwww!!!! You got Kelly on the show!!!!!!! Congratulations Shan!!!!!!

[@SeeShells79]

Hell yes! Thank you, Kelli. Because I been missing my favorite podcast❤

[@desireemarshall5286]

YESSSSSS!!! This interview is brilliant. Right on Shan!

[@kandita7]

KELLY!!!!!!!!!!!❤ This was so GOOD, ladies! Congratulations, Shan!!!!

[@mdm1829]

what a great interview!! love you KELLY ROWLAND ❤

[@TamariZhane]

I Loved every bit of this interview.

[@cvstaff22]

Love this for you Shan!!!!

[@yvettegg1806]

That movie was so intense and soooo good! Congratulations on getting this interview🎉

[@MsMoniquerb]

So glad you’re back!! And what a great way to come back with one and only Kelly Rowland !! Congratulations!! ❤️

[@tavia_b]

You got THEE KELLY ROWLAND!! Can't wait to tune in

[@askmeagainplease]

Great interview! WOW, Kelly continues to inspire, grow and being a beacon of light :) Shan, you rock!

[@quanishamcfadden2388]

I truly enjoyed this conversation.

[@zion4493]

SHAN! I missed you so much and this episode was literally the highlight of my day! Two of my favs coming together to talk about my fav activity! 😉 Just want you to know no matter how long you’re gone I will always be here to support. You’ve helped me in so many ways. 💙

[@OmgitsCimira]

SHANNNNN!!! 🥳🥳🥳 yes yes yes! so glad to see you pop back into my notifications, i was literally just thinking about this show

[@AndSarahAppeared]

I’m so happy happy joy joy for this interview

[@wxx1547]

Oh Shan!!! The "rambling" session at the end was so beautiful and such a necessary moment more people need to have with themselves as we age and the lack thereof is probably why we so frequently find ourselves in a rut

[@mickiprincerizzo8394]

ok. let me go watch the movie and come back. sooooo excited for this interview!!!

[@kinkycoconutx]

such a monumental moment! Shout out to Lovers and Friends for this milestone. Was so happy to see Kelly on here, so candid and open… and who can do that better than the beautiful Shan Boodram!🙏🏾💙

[@jacquereeves6046]

Kelly voice is so soothing. Her speaking voice and her singing voice I hope I'm the first to say she should do a podcast.

[@maletselamphutlane7958]

I am a first-time listener and I'm loving the rumbling, thank you very much... ❤❤❤

[@ashaterry83]

Great work Shan! Really enjoyed this episode.

[@jen01743]

My mouth dropped! This is amazing Shan!! 😭😭😭 Huge. I’m excited for this.

[@nicolatagoe6910]

Wowww congrats Shan!! 🎉🎉

[@Bellyandconversation]

We needed this interview!! Thank you for professional interview allow her to SHINE HER LIGHT🎉🎉❤❤

[@oliviajacobs4040]

Yesssssss great interview