The Power of Sisterhood | Kelly Rowland on Street You Grew Up On

On the Season 3 premiere episode of Street You Grew Up On, Kerry Washington and Kelly Rowland journey down south to Boulevard Drive in Atlanta, GA where Kelly grew up with her mother, her aunts, and grandmother. She shares with us her fondest memories at her house like sitting on the porch with her aunties in her red rocking chair, listening to gospel music as a family, as well as unique food pairings like oatmeal cookies with cheese. Being surrounded by the loving embrace of these women taught her the power of sisterhood and community, which she carries with her til this day.
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About Street You Grew Up On: Simpson Street is where our journey begins. It’s the street that Kerry Washington’s mom grew up on in The Bronx, NY. Through this social series, Kerry Washington interviews artists, influencers, and industry experts to uncover their origin stories, amplify our common humanity and affirm the value of every individuals' journey, beginning with the “street they grew up on...”
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[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

Oatmeal cookies and cheese… Jolly Ranchers and pickles 😂 What’s a unique food combination that you love?

[@jamesmarie]

Jolly ranchers and pickles. I thought I was the only one did this growing up.

[@kristinesalazar1005]

Kerry, every Christmas my mom would cook what she called a New England boiled dinner. It was boiled ham, cabbage, and potatoes. But, the weird part is that we would pour vinegar all over it! Needless to say I don’t eat it anymore. Another weird combo is a friend eats Captain Crunch with Mac n Cheese powder all over it. Ewww! Kerry I loved loved loved 🥰 your book one of the best autobiographical books I’ve ever read. Thank you for sharing your truth with us all. Your book helped me move past something I was holding on too. I just love you Kerry. Best wishes ❤

[@estherstephens1858]

Kerry, that sounds like something a pregnant woman would eat. 😂😂😂. But seriously I almost sobbed uncontrollably when Kelly spoke about the red rocker.

[@magzmoney]

That's a H-Town diet lol

[@momi1610]

Jolly Ranchers and Pickles? Woah. lol.... I feel Kerry and Kelly on the Oatmeal Cookies and cheese. My family ate the same kind of snack. As for cheese sandwich with jelly, we ate toasted cheese bread with jelly or honey. Folks in the neighborhoods where I grew up, and even some of the corner stores, ate/sold a big pickle with peppermint stick in the middle. We also ate/bought plain potato chips with pickle juice poured onto it. Hahaha... we ate a lot of pickles. I also remember eating nacho cheese sauce on Flaming Hot Cheetos.

[@shadyjoanneboots]

I swear, Kelly is one of the most beautiful women in the world. Just absolutely stunning

[@tkctrlofevltn]

Kerry too!

[@markjohnson6406]

I sware you ain't lying...she's absolutely beautiful

[@Pridecrucified]

!!!

[@akaziaj]

Love love this interview. Thx you both.🙏🏽

[@evehamilton314]

💯 beautiful inside and out great personality

[@rashadhaughton22]

It’s crazy that this is the first time an interviewer didn’t make the interview about the name they usually bring up. Thank you Queen Kerry, because this is great! Kelly you are a national treasure!! ❤

[@semajcarmel]

She allowed Kelly the respect and honor to bring her sister up when she wanted to.

[@rashadhaughton22]

@@semajcarmel i loved it!!!

[@sweetivy23]

The best interview I’ve ever seen with Kelly Rowland. An interview where they are asking her about her and not Beyoncé. Kelly is her own woman and strong woman, successful in her own right. Thanks for allowing us to see HER!

[@SirDave]

THIS

[@TheTruthAintInYa]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@andresguerrero5736]

She deserved to dream! I broke down with that one.... So beautiful

[@noahzero9380]

And yet we can’t get a comment section without Beyoncés name. Lord

[@LewisGirls]

Kelly should definitely make a movie about her early days. DEFINITELY!!! "Once upon a time there was a girl who lived on a boulevard with a red rocking chair and a big dream... "

[@felinefokus]

Love that

[@Mbranch7019]

Or write a book, or write a children's book about he red rocking chair

[@micheleevans4056]

Kelly has so MUCH talent and she's a much more grounded person, than I think she knows and you can hear it in this conversation. She's has much more talent than people give her credit for, she's really a "STANDOUT/BOSS". Here's wishing her continued success in whatever she choose in life.

[@tracyreadytv]

"A woman's woman" I love that phrase...don't hear it enough.

[@imParisthoee]

we typically hear a girl’s girl or a man’s man. But woman’s woman sounds warmer

[@bri310]

I'm actually grateful for this episode because, truth be told for years, Kelly was presented to the world like she had no real identity or start of her own. I know as fans we know her, but it always seemed like she had no family, and it was just Tina and Matthew that raised her as though she would've otherwise been on the street. This foundation actually makes perfect sense to who she is. It's important because how many people don't know where they are from and their whole identity is based on only a period or place in their life. Nothing about those crucial years or their history or ancestors, so it's nice to know about Kelly as just little Kelandria and the key women in her life.

[@saijatureneealford7996]

LOVEEEEE THIS! ❤LOVEEEEE LOVEEEEE WHAT YOU WROTE! SOOOO ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 👏🏾 I'M SOOOO EXCITED TO SEE SOMEONE PUTTING OUT THEIR THOUGHTS WITHOUT PUTTING SOMEONE ELSE DOWN! PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE A LITTLE HARD TO FIND ON SOCIAL MEDIA NOWADAYS, WHICH IS SO SO SAD! SO, JUST WANTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT YOU WROTE. THANKS AGAIN 😊❤

[@audreyjohnson1019]

Love these two women. Such class, dignity, grace, and soul. So blessed to have stumbled upon this conversation. 🙏🏿

[@SaintLaurynn]

When Kelly said “ that’s good “ to Kerry’s jelly and cheese sandwich I knew this was gonna be a great podcast 😂 Black women from humble beginnings 🥹🫶🏽

[@semajcarmel]

Happy to see Kelly engage with Kerry; two of my favorite people. Kerry did a lot of interrupting with questions instead of letting Kelly fully answer questions. Kerry was kind of guiding the conversation with lots of small questions mid answer. Refreshing to hear questions asked that didn't bring up the names of people Kelly are associated with. Kelly remained the star, the center and the subject focus of the interview.

[@jenlgray9417]

That's what I enjoy about the show. Real conversation. Talking to each other like folks do; interruptions and all

[@shawaskiabradshaw8789]

Agreed!!

[@martineonthescene]

I definitely agree with the interruptions. Kelly would be in the middle of answering some thing, and Kerry would ask her another question mid answer, and I was hoping not to lose the answer from the first question. Thankfully, I was able to follow. Overall, it was a great interview, but interruptions are distracting.

[@semajcarmel]

@@martineonthescenethank you!

[@edwardsimpkins6090]

Outstanding! Two beautiful women conversating politely. GOD IS ABLE!

[@cydapoet5522]

Black women, WE NEED EACH OTHER Y'ALL. Find your sisterhood, be good to them and stay close. ❤🌙🔙 From C.Y. Davis

[@amarie958]

I agree and am learning that more each day!

[@bri310]

When I tell you.... for years I've sat and thought these are 2 of the most beautiful amazing talented women in Hollywood. I love how their stories have really begun to tell themselves. Seeing them here seems like a unqiue moment fulfilled. I dont know why. Its a great day seeing these sister-queens elevated in this space.

[@stevenclemons1]

Kelly is so generous and vulnerable. Ive always loved that about her. It's such a brave superpower.

[@dblog]

Kelly Rowland ❤❤❤ Every time I see this woman, I always feel like we haven’t seen all of her just yet. She hasn’t shown us all her talent.

[@sciencetingss]

Kerry is on it with, "Street you grew up on". This convo was wonderful to hear. I like Kelly's awareness that this sort of interview opened some windows, that she'll need to explore with a professional aka her therapist. Prolli the first interview, that centres Kelly! 5 stars lol

[@rai55]

I’m convinced that Godly morning included news that Kelly IS INDEED playing Donna Summer (wishful thinking 🙏🏾✨😎).

[@uniquedrobinson]

Such a beautiful conversation. I literally was tearing up the entire episode. Moving around as a child and dealing with the subconscious of instability is tough, but Kelly’s perspective through each season of her life is extraordinary. Wow, what a rich conversation. I was deeply moved to see someone of her stature share so deeply. Feeling blessed. 🙏🏾✨

[@user-om8lu4nq4v]

I didn't think it was possible for me to love Kelly Rowland any more than I already do but here I am 🥺🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lxspa529]

That southern accent just does not leave you. I love Kelly! She and Beyoncé have a similar talking voice.

[@brookscym]

Yep, which is why their singing voices blended so well.

[@diamondunicorn2421]

Our brains protect us, our bodies keep the score! Never heard such profound statement! Amazing interview. And if she wrote a book it could be called The Red Rocking Chair.

[@christinegweredza9635]

There is a book called “The body keeps the score” by Bessel van der kolk. You should read it, if you haven’t ❤

[@TheTruthAintInYa]

@@christinegweredza9635oooo nice imma check it out

[@Sophisticated1]

Kelly really doesn't know that she's that girl ..and it's sickening...kelly if you're reading this, you are the most beautiful girl in the world !!

[@christinawaters3671]

Facts!!!❤❤❤❤

[@LaShaEvetteR]

This is probably the best Kelly Rowland interview I’ve ever seen!

[@regaogetswechuene9591]

UNDOUBTEDLY the best Kelly interview that I (emphasis on I) have seen. Also, her saying her childhood friend was the MOST BEAUTIFUL girl on earth? Ma’am, did YOU see yourself???? Loved the fact that this was ABOUT HER.

[@allthingsnu4673]

I had no idea this show existed but it came up on my screen so I watched it. This was a fun conversation and I love the throwback memories and decor (wood paneling, shag carpet, vinyl records, etc.). Great idea for a show!

[@hisfavvv]

Ugh, leave it to Kelly to make me cry. I'm always crying when I watch her interviews. She is amazing.

[@honeyluv32690]

Two of the most gorgeous women of all time in one room Woww. This healed me. So emotional.

[@k444ea]

Aw the part about the red rocking chair touched me bc someone we all need something of our own and I’m so proud of Kelly for embracing that and also embracing the fact that she deserves to live that little girl’s dream from Boulevard 💗

[@elvisyarda1062]

Thanks Kerry for making this interview more about Kelly pre-Knowles family! Everything the media has said about Kelly involves the Knowles, but this just gave us a new and richer perspective.

[@7KMeditations]

I just love hearing Kelly's accent! lol And, I always appreciate hearing the backstory of my faves. It's such a humanizing reminder of, "Oh yeah, they started from somewhere too". Kelly and Kerry are both so graceful. Love them!

[@edwardsimpkins6090]

Its good to see beautiful young women being nice to each other for a change! GOD IS ABLE!

[@bertram162003]

“The body keeps the score”… she must’ve read that book!! Watching this and remembering all the ladies from destiny’s child as a kid.. the growth is great to watch in real time

[@DrDronnieO]

Hearing Kelly talk about her childhood before the Knowles feels extra special. I can’t explain it, but we didn’t always get these stories from her. Maybe the interviews are better too. Not sure but I love it!

[@poetryrb]

They both have such lovely speaking voices.

[@nkazimdidimba1953]

I had no idea that Kerry has a YT channel. I literally screamed when I came across it on these YT streets. Immediately hit the subscribebutton ❤ Wow! I love this woman ❤❤ she's my favourite actress from the US. Much love from South Africa ❤

[@gloriacotton3739]

I rarely comment...but this was so genuinely personal and upbuilding. Kelly has always come across as humble and gracious....and now we see where it all camee from. Brought me to tears. Kerry- thank you for asking those insightful questions that really helped Kelly come to her own emphanies. Job well done ladies❤

[@JerriCouncil]

Oh Kerry. This was a deeply spiritual stroll down Kelly's memory lane. I got the goosies from some of her recollections! Loved this. 💕💕

[@SraAmoraVida]

Kelly seems to be so loving and warm. I love when I can hear that southern twang come out lol. This was a beautiful conversation.

[@TTWORTHY]

Ima stop watching stuff with Kelly Rowland I’m tiiiiiiied of crying with her, every time it never fails I’m crying

[@faithharrington6301]

I love Kelly. So beautiful, vulnerable & powerful!

[@wandaphillips1714]

OMG.....I had a candy lady in my neighborhood as well. What a great memory, Thanks Kerry and Kelly..,🥰

[@vanbacci]

This made me start thinking back about my childhood as a little girl. Thank you for sharing. I hope that one day I can share my story to the world that will inspire other women.

[@deloreswalker1495]

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I felt like I was sitting on one of the chairs in the room with them. Very comfortable and cozy conversation that pulled a lot out of Kelly. Absolutely enjoyed it.

[@harinidiasbandaranayake]

Two beautiful women discussing beautiful memories. What's not to celebrate? Thank you both for being alive. ❤

[@KBDarell]

Firstly, I didn't even know Kerry Washington had a channel!😄This show, season 3! I had no idea. Two of my favorite people in entertainment, this interview was so beautiful and special! It really lifted my spirits, just this simple talk! I was sort of in the dumps the past two days! Thanks for this!! I remember eating cookies with cheese! Growing up in the south, and now living in NYC its so interesting to learn the cultural differences within the black and brown communities. I love it!!😄 Kerry, your questions are Superb-Phenominal! I love you as an interviewer, its all the questions I've asked in my head as an interviewer to the people I dream of interviewing!

[@anthonyriley985]

Brother rapp two beautiful gorgeous queens queen Kelly Rowland and queen Kerry Washington Classy and sophisticated they are great great actresses and stylish dressed I love these two beautiful black queens congratulations to them 👑👑👑👑👑❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@ajordan1847]

Wow!!!!❤ I can't tell you how much of a blessing it was to see this today. ❤ Kelly's calm and quiet confidence is so great to witness. The pause with each question asked, created such a safe space to be present. So good! Thank you, Kerry & Kelly! ❤

[@sachel.samone]

My goodness, did this give me chills! Every single part of this conversation did my heart SO good. I may be the oldest of three girls who grew up on the east side of Atlanta, but I feel like I'm listening to two of my big sisters...and I LOVE it. Thank you Kelly and Kerry for making me feel seen.

[@Vocalz3]

#Kelendria has such a peaceful tone and it's awesome to hear her!! I love to hear #KerryWashington as well has a peaceful voice and texture!!🤌🏼🤨

[@wms5253]

Kelly has that natural beauty inside and out❤

[@knl5330]

This was a good and deep session. Loved hearing more about Kelly's upbringing because I didn’t know much.

[@CHARMONTANALEE]

Love this! Such a beautiful spirit they both have! Live for seeing us black women being able to share a space and tell our stories!

[@Browneyezish]

I see why all of these women are friends with Kelly! She is a beautiful human being. Might I add how stunning she is ❤

[@anthonyriley985]

Queen Kerry Washington and queen Kelly Rowland are beautiful black royalty 👑👑👑👑🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⭐⭐⭐⭐🥇🥇

[@Aleema__]

Kelly is so adorable 🥰 u see her and know she’s a kind person💕 sweet and all😌

[@daniellacarter6987]

Love you Kerry Washington.

[@rhondaclark5391]

I love who Kelly IS! A absolute joy to the world!!! ❤️❤️❤️😘 . And Kerry is such an amazing interviewer!

[@dakotac180]

She's beautiful and wholesome, I saw myself in her growing up. Gotta love supportive moms.

[@becestyles]

Loved hearing about kelly’s background. The red chair part was emotional

[@brandonsandoval5188]

Kelly is doing great.👍

[@MeMeWallace55]

This was an amazing season opener. I definitely teared up about the red rocking chair. I completely understand the significance of simply having something that is your own. I look forward to more of these beautiful episodes. Side note: Growing up in Chicago, we definitely put peppermint sticks in our pickles.

[@coreyo.conner7897]

I love it! Been a huge fan of Kelly since childhood. We're not far apart in age. To see her glowing, thriving, and still growing 20 plus years later w/her beautiful family knowing how much she overcame early in childhood, is absolutely incredible. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@Teon_iyce]

This just felt like a genuine conversation between friends 🥲 ❄️❄️

[@kcspace692]

This woman will always find a way to make me cry. Love her so much. Appreciate her so much.

[@IMINTHEWILLOFGOD]

Bro. Idk WHOOO decided to cut onions around this joint! But when she brought up that red rocking chair towards the end? And said it was her own???? My eyes started sweating, almost immediately!!!!! Sheeesh

[@mamatosh05]

Kelly is beautiful. Listen, I suppose with time these newbies that’s starting their talk shows will get better. But, there’s something about the way you engage it’s your guests so it doesn’t look forced or strange.

[@trunique3379]

She reminds me of Tiana from princess and the frog, from her voice to the green to the personality 💚

[@SupaBlessedAries]

This was so bomb Kelly is Gorgeous inside and out a true Queen in every since of the word❤

[@todrapayne]

Gosh, so much class and beauty. Sooo happy to see black women in this light. Thank you, Kerry for this show. Definitely watching going forward.

[@SuperExtrovert]

I want to read Kelly Rowland’s Book‼️🫶🏾

[@GreenOrchid9]

Someone buy Kelly a red rocking chair 🎉 dream big!🏝 🇯🇲

[@sonia338]

Am grade to find this two beautiful ladies with brain I love u kerry washington

[@derrickwhitsett6477]

This interview ending just made me cry. If only everyone can truly have a deep understanding of what it is to dream bigger than the four corners of your room. 💕

[@mccummingslatasha]

Kelly is a true friend... she is a caring person.....

[@jerrell2]

I learned so much more about Kelly. This s one of her best interviews

[@quietstorm6710]

Two beautiful women. Such an insightful conversation. We need more interviews like this. Great job Mrs. Washington.❤❤❤

[@kheriphillip878]

I love Ms. Kelly sooooo much!

[@4evermistyblu]

This was so good!!! Thank you Queens for being so inspiring and representing Black women so well. 🙏🏿

[@mariacriss5414]

What I have learned abt watching podcasts is so many ppl need to unpack on a couch. I love when ppl notice how they’ve come full circle. 🙏🏾 bless u Kells & 🙏🏾 thank you Kerry

[@franss7554]

Insaaaaane how beautiful Kelly is. And most of all, she’s so lovely and always so full of love ❤

[@SadeWatkins]

this literally made me crrrrrrrrrrryyyyhh you both are so Beautiful and BLESSED !!! continue too radiate God's Love

[@ensoa5275]

Thanks Kerry...

[@ShawnaSharee]

Always love Kelly. What an amazing interview. ❤

[@qrownmefit]

We love this so much! We would love to be a guest on your show! They way you give your guest a chance to open up and remember their beginning! Beautiful~ Let us know if you ever make a platform for up-and-coming artist that has a story. Thank you again for this interview! Kelly Rowland is an inspiration!

[@candygirl20048]

Kelly is so wonderfully Southern. Such a great interview!

[@KayN806]

Cried multiple times. This was so lovely and wholesome.

[@amazonitet6990]

Kelly!!! You're amazing singer! And damn gal, how on earth you're looking young and fab? 🥰

[@Fight1308]

What a beautiful interview! I loved when Kelly said she was a little girl with a dream and she DESERVED that dream! church!

[@hzlkelly]

So happy to see this side of Kelly. Always thought she’s quiet but she’s very lively and engaging ❤❤

[@SoniT]

Kelly! She seems so sweet. ❤ She mentioned Ms. Etheridge. That's my mom's maiden name.

[@Bushwick2678]

We Love Kelly Rowland ❤❤❤

[@Shays_Light]

This interview was everything!!!! Sooo authentic and down to earth.

[@amidthechaoss]

She is so beautiful 😭😭😭😭.. I just can’t 🥹😍😍😍😭😭

[@FEMnomenall]

I find myself smiling throughout so many points of this interview and not even realizing it! 🖤

[@lindaw3437]

Kerry I really enjoyed this interview with Kelly. This interview is my favorite!! ✨💖

[@Lovelykay25]

This was like a therapy session!! We need more of these spaces for Black Women!

[@harmowknee]

This was special! 🤎🤎

[@jazminespeight6539]

This was AMAZING!!!! I love the SISTERHOOD!!! 💕💕💕

[@Showstoppers4kid]

I love Kerry Washington when I first saw you in Save the last dance I knew you are a star. Scandal wow what a feat. What I love is you decided to host your own show on youtube. You don't need a network you got it on your own terms. Love you and love this