Redefining ‘Cool’ | Ashton Kutcher on Street You Grew Up On

On this episode of Street You Grew Up On, Kerry Washington and Ashton Kutcher take us down two streets in Iowa that Ashton grew up on; Oakland Road and Y Avenue. These places are where Ashton’s entrepreneurial spirit and motivation developed by mowing lawns, roofing, or managing funds to afford sweet treats with his friends. He dives into what it was like growing up as a twin, while simultaneously learning to be his own person and championing his interests to redefine ‘cool’.
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...”
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]

Okay, let’s settle this: is it soda, or is it pop?

[@hudamohamed3829]

POP!!!

[@DeonDoll]

Soda!

[@gg-kh3nl]

In Canada we say pop!

[@geecee4162]

Soda, non-negotiable

[@rolandaroyal483]

I'm frm Nola...we call it a cold drank...

[@juliebillings3254]

Just saw this interview, and what a trip down memory lane! Harry Billings is my grandfather. We didn't live in Cedar Rapids, so the Kutcher kids were like another set of grandkids to my grandparents. I remember Thumper the St. Bernard, and their cat Smokey, which also would visit Grandpa Harry because he gave the cats tons of treats. My grandparents had a candy drawer in their desk for all us kids, and an old 1930's frig the garage loaded up with soda for the kids and beer for the adults. Their family room was the neighborhood gathering spot. it was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in.

[@shelly9317]

Man it doesn't get much better than Ashton Kutcher. He's extremely smart, has a good heart, he's gorgeous and humble. Proud to say that I lived in Iowa for several years and those midwest values stayed with me all my life. I'm the same age as him too. He seems like such a good genuine person and so does Mila.

[@ritaturner9906]

I don’t know. With all his millions, and other than remodeling just the basement of his mother’s home, I heard he doesn’t help his family financially much if at all, and never has like how some people will buy their mom a new home etc.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@ritaturner9906 Be careful of all those things you "heard"

[@TooCoolforCardi]

Ashton is definitely my type of guy and he’s so much better looking to me now that he’s older.

[@mal5043]

i think Mila Kunis' story would be also really awesome and interesting!! would love to hear Kerry interview her too 💗

[@dreadee5757]

Uhg!!!! I've missed him so much!!! And I STILL can't believe Kelso and Jackie are married with kids 🤣💜💜💜💜

[@karinrieck843]

Kerry Washington, I just discovered this interview and didn't realize your interviewing style is equally as impressive as the actor that you are. You asked so many great questions that opened up Ashton and gave us the best in him. I loved knowing about his childhood and how he followed his heart. The charity Ashton works with is gives me such hope for children who really need this protection. I had to laugh at the end of this when Mila quickly dropped in, because Asthon's pained expression looked like he didn't want Mila to steal his spotlight. Don't worry, Ashton, we love you both.

[@jonjonbailey4314]

Naw he probably jus wanted her down where her was as he was pretending it was Kerry. But Mila is a cutie pie 🥧as well. I like her ears n lips 💋😍. So maybe her can hold a candle next ta Kerry!!

[@alibanti83]

Wow, two of my favorite persons in the same interview...I loved it.😍 Ashton is an amazing human being and thanks a million for giving us the opportunity to find out more about him. Good luck with this project, dear Kerry. ❤️😘🙏

[@tinajones87]

What nostalgia!!! I appreciate the authenticity of these conversations 🫶🏽thank you Kerry for doing this. Ill be on this one day, from Brooklyn NY 🙌🏽

[@Danadane314]

I fell deeper in love with you both! Thank you! You’re REALLY good at this, Ms. Washington! 😘

[@KateSmithStover]

Cream of mushroom soup on white bread! This definitely brought back memories of my young childhood in a small town in Iowa about a half hour away from Cedar Rapids.

[@teracoffin6116]

Just discovered this channel and absolutely loved connection through nostalgia. Amazing interview and Ashton is as endearing as ever.

[@beautifultruth3114]

OMG ... I love you as an interviewer Kerry ... you are so good at this. Quote moment? "What did you want to do...?" Ashton, "Why do we have to pick?" ... love that.

[@Sexygirl31ify]

Nice interview!!!!!!! I just love Ashton Kutcher!!!!! Very cool Ms. Washington. , loved it 😍

[@estherstephens1858]

I LOVE Ashton Kutcher. There is so much about this that I love. The entire video but especially the black and white pictures on his wall behind him AND the story about the lamp. Kerry, I truly 🤣 at the part when you said he was creating havoc by waking up the cornfields. Also, can I just say from this point forward I will always look at your tea mug and think of Camila Cabello (your previous video). ❤️❤️

[@Mycatsmeow2]

You don't appreciate the nickname of The City of Five Smells and understand it until you actually live there. This is legit the most accurate nickname of any city I've ever heard of.

[@iamme5596]

I cried with Kerry on the I’m not coming home dad Proud popa also fairy tale😢

[@coolkatco]

Oh my gosh, I didn't know about Kerry on KZbin... I love this... I have watched all of her movies and shows, of course our fave Olivia Pope... I'm subscribed and hooked now too.. Ashton Kutcher is so awesome too...

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

Thanks for joining us!

[@hudaa3264]

This show does so much good for this country. Thank you, Kerry!

[@ashleykutcher76]

Ashton will always be full of greatness. 💗

[@BN2K]

I’m a Ashton Kutcher fan but never knew he’s a twin; to me that’s the most amazing thing about him 👍🏾👍🏾

[@purplepeople9298]

Shoutout to Cedar Rapids Iowa! I grew up the same time as Ashton in Cedar Rapids Iowa what a great city and Ashton you are a wonderful reflection of Iowa!

[@GlendaSiagian]

I love this kind of interactions, interviews. Always made my day, positive vibes ugh love it!

[@mabelhenneman3976]

What a wonderful interview it just goes to show a lot of the values you learn growing up carry with you throughout your life and I love the charity Thorn being a child of sexual abuse myself I’m so glad there is more ways for children to express when a family member is involved unfortunately I didn’t have that growing up in the 60,s and 70 ,s there was no outlet for me no one to talk to it wasn’t brought up in school so I commend you for looking out for all children of all types of abuse and thank you for giving the silent ones like I was a voice so touching brings tears to my eyes

[@ayapanda7]

This is soooo great! Thank you!!

[@amandaplease9403]

I could watch a million of these interviews.

[@vmathew1609]

Soda... Sneakers and... a Hoagie 😀 Thanks to you both, this was Cool!!

[@knl5330]

This was a wonderful interview. I didn't really know much about him.

[@crestarose]

Thank you for this episode!! Starting my Tuesday so inspired and feeling wholesome 💓

[@stillirise4401]

This was a really good conversation. Keep up the great work Mrs. Kerry!

[@tonystheclick]

Damn Ashton is fine!!!

[@hyacinthrhoden405]

This was so refreshing. Great job. Blessings

[@cherylvl1036]

When my daughter was 2 or 3 she called the remote a “tremote”.

[@stacy-annbanto]

Love it! I'm going to be honest, I never though I would like this interview so much, but I really found it interesting and funny and warm. Enjoying these.👍

[@dariencoffee94]

Seeing Mila too was so nice 😊

[@GiGi-xn5ly]

My name would be “Wheeling Baby”!! True story!!

[@todddarbyshire7944]

You invented some outstanding questions! This is truly one of the best “clomps down memory lane” I have had the privilege of hearing. One of my favourite styles of reading throughout my life has been biographies or autobiographies, so this was right up my alley. I loved the way your questions could have been asked of any of us, famous or otherwise. Thank you SO much. What a delight!

[@lidiabenavente351]

the couple that never ages

[@allykhat6]

Thank you Kerry. This was a beautiful interview ❤️

[@4evermistyblu]

I absolutely loved this conversation

[@AfricancoolChic]

Pop? Soda? We call them fizzy drinks or soft drinks. Sneakers? We call them Trainers.

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

Thank God, something to watch

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

A hero sandwich in NYC. Two of my most favorite actors. Wonderful it interview.

[@arlenewilliamson9551]

Loved the peanut buster parfaits from DQ

[@bilqiswilliams]

@Kerry Washington was really and truly interested in the responses. You could see her marvel at and internalize the experiences he shared. This was why he felt comfortable sharing because he could genuinely feel her interest and investment in his story

[@ChefSatia]

I LOVED THIS EP 🤎🤎🤎 HE'S AMAZING

[@EpicureanGemini]

Love you Kerry

[@kellytaylor8381]

Omg.... I have a light from the house I grew up in... so sweet

[@conniejohnsoncj8724]

Wow! You are amazing at interviewing! Love your style!

[@theresagomm5580]

So interesting,and thanks for this interview

[@charlenerooney8044]

Never saw this show before but what unique questions. Love it!

[@aharper12]

This is such a good interview.

[@lg7268]

I didn't know about your KZbin Channel. I saw the post on Instagram. I enjoyed the interview You are one of my favorite actresses ❤️

[@sherrytrimper3536]

Luvvvvv this!!

[@huldahseikon3946]

Wow!!! I'm so impressed by this channel---unbeknownst to me that it even existed. I was led to it based on your Twitter post; with you being one of my favorite actresses of all time. Writing this from Sierra Leone by way of Sacramento, California. You had such control of the interview Kerry, and all these eclectic facts about Ashton Kutcher that we as an audience would never believe. My respect for him is quite solid now. But...I'm still going to stick with "soda" and "tennis shoes."😉 Great channel!!! I will continue tuning in, now that I've subscribed. What an honor to be leaving a comment directly to Ms. Olivia Pope herself!!!🤗🥰 Oh yeah...I'm also an only child. I think I heard you say that on a post you did with your dad a while back and I couldn't believe it as you know how rare it is to come across "US"...LOL.

[@ojuice83]

Kerryyyyyyy the sandwich is called a Hero… “lemme get a Turkey hero with mayo, cheese, tomatoes, salt and some black peppa”

[@RandomGirl-ki7wk]

When you think about it there's similarities to Ashton and Mila's beginnings Both came from far away, from unlikely places, Mila from across the globe and her family winning visa or however it went, and moving to LA, Ashton being discovered and winning a modeling contest that got him to the big cities. They both came from super humble beginnings and places and got so lucky to where they got through life, and eventually crossing paths and finding each other. You could write a movie about them lol

[@paolamoreno7021]

I love you Ashton Kutcher

[@oscaryisel1]

Wow. Loved it

[@nicoledaniels817]

It’s a hoagie this was a very good interview one of my favorites

[@TB-sh9lf]

What an awesome guy

[@anatvtime4323]

Love this... ❤️

[@annaejwritedraw]

If Ashton Kutcher doesn't get a supporting actor nomination for Vengeance, I'll be very surprised. He was phenomenal!

[@SamLevite53]

I loved his "once upon time "

[@maryferguson1835]

It's soda! When I moved to Ohio as a kid I was SO CONFUSED about what 'pop' was..lol

[@saraworkneh5377]

You are my sweetheart kerry

[@LilMissStarlightxxx]

Gotta have his CFO hoodie asap!

[@creejackson1575]

This was a fun interview

[@lezleyd55]

Very entertaining. ……More please

[@Back2basics88]

Wow this channel has soooo much variety.

[@starlsdd6278]

I just happened on this channel since I have KZbin premium. Pretty good little show Miss Washington.

[@yogawithvibha4444]

Never knew he is an over achiever . ❤️❤️

[@rai55]

Kerry, that sandwich is a “HERO” in The Bronx. Its okay, still adore you 😅🤗

[@barbaraobrien8663]

I’m from Lynn, MA and we call it tonic.

[@zoeparchment481]

POP!!!🇬🇧

[@ec-3po]

They’re couples goals

[@darrenricker5828]

This is Hollywood at its best sans script.

[@eljardindesofi6288]

Gracias por compartir

[@Rumbleinazoo]

We just moved to Oakland Rd Ashton ! It’s a great street . :)

[@thehappiesthour]

This interview is perfect at 1.25x speed 💕 You can tell these are performers because they are able to speak in a way that sounds perfect sped up or slowed down.

[@vanitylaviscount3097]

People like you are so lazy. Motto for life: slow down and focus.

[@meyega1]

You are right. Thank you for the tips.

[@joycemichalides586]

This is the one I first and only comment I have ever left on anything ever in my life and I personally think that you and ATCHER BABY GIRL NOT SURE IF I'M STILL IN THAT RIGHT JUST SAYING YOU WOULD BE THERE PERFECT COUPLE 100

[@blackjag121]

Hero in NYC

[@SamLevite53]

This was fun to watch- 2 Aquarius and their perfect match a Leo

[@rhondaroles1633]

One of my favorite interviews you've done!!!

[@ChristianNewsandInterviews]

Now you need to interview Mila! And it's "soda" and....."tennis shoes"

[@ForeverrAdrii]

I love you queen 💕💕💕

[@anikamehnaz8029]

Loved it! I've always been a big fan of you, Kerry. Would love to see you interviewing Alicia Keys as your next guest.

[@jonjonbailey4314]

Ooh dats good cuz Alicia Keys is Tha Bomb I used ta b so n love with her n I ain't like no light skin sistas but u caint deny greatness/beauty

[@MommyDufrane]

There's a Quaker oats in my town too!!

[@motodude46]

Kar City Big Wheels BM'X and Van accessories shop. Owned by Don Coppernoll. It was THE BMX bike shop for Iowa. Don was like everyone's dad. Me and my brother's along with Don's son Craig built loads of Mongoose and Redline bikes there.

[@rachaeljacksonputin662]

stand up to u.. aint got nodick Ashton lol. stood up for myself..

[@KB-lw1lr]

❤️

[@xxitskatlynnxx]

Woah you gotta release the Mila part of this interview! We only saw her for 3 seconds

[@lesliewoolnough7871]

lol when she said something from the past he says, I gotta go get it I thought he was going to get his wife Mila

[@rachaeljacksonputin662]

oh good working is good for u.

[@kimmock2892]

👏

[@tonystheclick]

In Chicago …. it’s pop!!!

[@rhaundelporter]

Coke- the town I grew up in, is where the Coca Cola bottle was invented (Terre Haute, IN) and Coca- cola was then bottled, so every carbonated beverage was a coke… and could be interchangeable with pop. “Do you want a Coke?” Could mean Sprite or Pepsi or orange soda.

[@everjdogblue]

Sandra Oh would be a great guest

[@blackjag121]

They have the hostess-wonder bread factory place in the Bronx off of 233 and we would buy our bread and treat from for dirt cheap

[@rachaeljacksonputin662]

It can be that if u choose nd u love her nd u mind nd support her alone.. straight comments only.1