Owning Your Story | Lilly Singh on Street You Grew Up On

On this episode of Street You Grew Up On, Kerry Washington and Lilly Singh head up North to a diverse and tight-knit community in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada and visit Hupfield Trail. Lilly’s love for her hometown runs so deep that she even named her dog after it! It was in Scarborough where Lilly found her spirit to perform, developed her humor and wit, and not to mention, her impeccable taste for Jamaican Patties. Growing up as a first gen in an immigrant family came with its challenges and cultural barriers. Learning to push past norms in order to thrive became Lilly’s purpose - to disrupt and make changes everywhere she went. It’s this value that solidifies her as the genuine, ambitious, and innovative person in Hollywood that she is. Lilly manifested the life she wanted from the moment she picked up her dad’s camcorder and created her very own Unicorn Island where she’s empowered to tell her stories by her own rules.
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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Unicorn Island is committed to telling stories that need to be told. To highlight the voices of those who are underrepresented and underestimated. To challenge and change the harmful cultural and social norms that have held far too many back for far too long. And to do that through content, initiatives, and partnerships that Lilly believes in. Unicorn Island is not bound by what came before, but is free to create what comes next. Change the stories. Change the culture. Change the world.
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[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

What food makes you emotional?

[@trishramsuran6066]

A crab curry. 😍😍😍

[@Sara-qw7lc]

Food in general makes me feel emotional 😂 I love it! All good food, can’t choose just one! Chocolate, tortilla chips with salsa, samosa (Indian snack), biryani rice, dumplings, pasta, lasagna, Thanksgiving dinner (my fav 😋) and yummy BLT sandwiches! I can go onnn! 😜🥰

[@stacy-annbanto]

Fried ripe plantains with bread. It was my grandma's favorite, brings back memories of her everytime.

[@jamdawgutube]

Jamaican foods no cap lol 😀

[@15.johnsonangel]

I'm a Cancer. This is an unfair question 😭💖😂

[@Sara-qw7lc]

I’ve been watching Lilly since her iisuperwomanii days! From her t-shirt references, vision boards, to her skits, her daily vlogs, her move to LA, and now she’s on your show! Makes me nostalgic cause even though I grew up watching her on KZbin, when I got older I wasn’t her demographic! But whenever I see her succeed, it feels like a close friend’s victory! 💖 “one love super woman”! 👍 good interview Kerry!!

[@ishratarai8148]

You are me girl 🙏

[@dhriti5916]

Same! 🥺🙏🏻

[@jazzinikki01]

Aww me too!

[@jenjen-ii3kv]

I feel exactly the same

[@IconVlog.]

I remember when her grandfather passed. It was the first time we the audience could feel how sad she was cause she was usually making us laugh. The montage at the end of the video makes me cry every time. 1 ❤️

[@oliviasindowe6015]

So amazing to see how Lilly how grown into the person she’s constantly discovering and choosing to be.. it’s inspiring.

[@DebbieWilliams-gi9pw]

Jamaica love I am so proud to be jamaican🇯🇲🖤💛💚

[@estherstephens1858]

I can’t believe it was the Jamaican Pattie’s that made her cry. Omg, i laughed so hard at that part.

[@sandibuckland9193]

me too! 😂😂

[@ShaunaGriffiths]

Yes Lilly!!!! Shouting out Malvern! I still remember you as a kid when we used to come play basketball on your driveway and then when you and the rest of the kids used to come swim in our pool. You have really grown all the way up. Well done on your accomplishments. Hupfield Trail!!!!

[@murk959]

Wow that's so cool

[@user24xv]

bruh shes from the suburban part of malvern tho

[@cherylnoel8741]

Thanks Kerry for hosting Lilly. I am inspired by you both at 62 years old.

[@sweetbarries]

When lilly talked about her grandfather as her favourite person and the fond memories she has with it really struck a cord with mee. As I lost my grandpa and I miss the memories with him. I love how lilly bought up the the sweet memories of him with a smile 😃 this just shows the growth and all the healing she has done!! We love you lilly ❤️ I love her since her iisuperwomanii days!!

[@IconVlog.]

I’m obsessed with the both of you. Lilly is still my superwoman 😩

[@tinanickerson1006]

I can tell you I am way older than the normal Lilly demographic. I found her in a strange time in my life and I feasted on her videos from when Trump first got elected and the skit she did on that until she made the move to LA and got her own talk show!! All of her acheivements have been a blessing to see and being a fan of hers just enriches my mine and other's world. She is a beautiful soul and I hope she continues to become a major major star and influencer!! All the way from Oklahoma here!!

[@Selaledi]

I love how free spirited she is. She is also such a vibe but a smart ass too❤. Thumbs up Kerry

[@markdunbar7749]

This is so wholesome. But being a Jamaican Living in Canada Lilly is right about the Pilon, not traffic cone. Each part of the world is so rich and blessed. It's life-changing when you are exposed to different cultures and ways of living.

[@sahra8013]

Kerry you are such a great interviewer as we can tell your actually curious about the guests!

[@samyukthasrinivasan2075]

Lilly made me who I am today, thank you for this. 🙏❤️

[@Vishalx01]

The gladiator in me is screaming right now 😂🥺 I loved this!!

[@jem8936]

Had the pleasure of meeting your parents at a Jamaica Independence Event a few years ago...a beautiful down to earth, couple! . FYI, I have tasted many patties, but in my humble opinion so far, Tastees in Brooklyn is the closest in look and taste to the ones in Jamaica! So proud of you for representing Jamaica Brand so well :)

[@stacy-annbanto]

Jamaican patties are amazing, the beef patty and cheese patty are my fav. You should get a loodie board too Kerry. That game is so much fun too.

[@keishie23]

Loodie!!! Epic

[@22NAK16]

Did you know that the game Ludo is actually from India 🇮🇳.

[@15.johnsonangel]

This is such a sweet and profound conversation 💕👏🏿💕👏🏿 love y'all 😍

[@sandrokozlovski9965]

kerry is so grown and fun and you can see she loves to keep growing and learning she just another level

[@stacy-annbanto]

This interview is amazing, your guess truly is. Love her personality!

[@vivianm.varela2602]

Excelente, fun, and fascinating. Again…LiLLy hits it outta the ball park with Kerry!!!!!Woo hoooo!

[@NileGoddess]

Lilly singh and I went to York University together .Amazing and lovely to see her grow to be an amazing person

[@suziediva]

Two precious souls sharing sooo much💕💕 I have felt alone & misunderstood on this journey as an Indian girl walking a similar path... could sooo relate to Lily & don't feel alone anymore:) Though slowly starting to unapologetically embrace who I am as an individual. It does get confusing... but after walking that path, trying to figure which part of which culture to embrace, & finding my sweet spot... its a joy. Because I am richer for it💖💃🎉

[@aarjvijain]

The thing about changing and evolving culture really hits home ❤️

[@candiceacosta5436]

Loved this! You brought out a different side of Lilly ❤️ I am also loving your interview style - will definitely check out other interviews.

[@mindfullymay]

Not Lilly and I literally growing up in the same neighbourhood at the same time and me not knowing 🥺 we coulda been besties 😭☺️💕

[@x0xlanna]

Two of my favourite celebs! Couldn’t click this video faster! Love that we grew up 10 mins from each other in Scarborough 💕

[@CharlieDavis-nu7ww]

I love this video I love she's on your show Lilly Singh And I love that when she gets emotional we can talk about Hamburger Jamaican hamburgers and she Gets real emotional And starts crying That's wonderful she is happy

[@NanceN_12]

Here cause of @Lilly but what a great channel. Amazing conversation! The power of connection and understanding everyone’s background is so powerful 😍😘

[@ashnadravida]

i love the set aesthetic of this interview... it makes it so much nicer

[@indiawynne8341]

This interview had all the feels!! 💙💙💙

[@raulm.danielm.4814]

I love this so much. Kerry is such a wonderful host. I love how their guests open up.

[@TheSunshinefee]

online 'influencers' tried to bring down Lily because she was succeeding as a brown woman. they said her sketches were not original, her humor wasn't all that, etc... and the same influencers applaud white girls who promote make-up and ride the coattails of their famous parents. i am glad that lily created her own path. i hope she will soar more and more

[@Rerejogrind]

Love this interview....lily is one of my favorite people and can definitely known the struggle about the different names from British and American..ketchup chips are the best....🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ChicoBlack]

Kerry Washington and Lilly zingh Beautiful interview Thank you for sharing Producer Chico Black ❤

[@Nigerian373]

Wowwwww! Half of my childhood was spent in Ontario, and I FORGOT the word "pylon" and how much I LOVED ketchup chips!! **runs to Amazon to order** 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🙌🏾

[@lynnwins3291]

How can they not see how cool they look together? So cool. Cannot say enough.

[@monteshagatlin6048]

Loved this interview!! ❤️

[@mistressburns2790]

Lilly crying over her love of food is such a mood

[@VictoriaTunmishay]

I remember that ‘moving away’ story aww 💕

[@dianabartley5610]

Yessir Ketchup Chips for the win!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@KamisKisses]

I saw the patty clip on IG and had to come here. Thanks for appreciating our culture. Hall hail the patty!

[@NileGoddess]

Jamaicans are so much like Nigerians lol .When someone appreciates your culture they are truly appreciated.Love the Jamaican beef patties in Toronto

[@ceegee5287]

I really need this inspiration. Lilly has made me believe in my dreams

[@rachelsimcha00]

THAT INTRO IS THE BEST ONE YET 😙🥰😍

[@alatrice112]

I really wish I could sit on that couch across from you and tell you where I grew up. Omg the memories

[@abonner7086]

The power of culture to bring joy.

[@sims4u422]

Thank you, interesting conversation.

[@everleandodson1519]

Great interview!! But, I would like to more about Kerry's shoes, they are fabulous!!

[@avaSdivya]

wow ! love this concept!

[@kimmaxwell-bharath8950]

I know where Hupfield Trail is. Scarborough all day. I went to Pearson C.I. Malvern was a great place to live.

[@trudy-annclarke3617]

I'm with Lily. Most of what she said on the games, we say the same thing in JA 🇯🇲.

[@eirinikapanidou4142]

Lilly is so real i love her

[@VictoriaTunmishay]

Favorite episode yet 🥺 Grew up watching this woman’s channel (mondays & thursdays) Thanks Kerry✨🧡

[@jong8225]

great interview ❤️

[@ItsGraceDiamond]

Lilly is literally one of my favorite people in the world. She's so amazing. I love this interview 🖤

[@Tojoj22]

Lilly is the Blueprint!!

[@kianamiller94]

Came here from tik tok and I’m happy I did!!

[@nikkid8834]

Love Lilly!

[@LillySinghFans]

Lilly 😍😍

[@AmanGillNow]

I feel so seen!

[@quarantinelife8322]

i love lillly

[@emmeanastasia7486]

Yeah Unicorn Island. I’m Montrealer. Ketchup chips is a non-non…especially during inflation. Great, great interview!

[@claibornec7937]

🇯🇲 Jamaican patties 🥲

[@nikkid8834]

Love her cream silk suit!

[@sotallawah]

The Jamaican patty part...♥♥👐👐👐 #wesotallawah

[@ruchikah9800]

I loveeeeeeeeeee Lilly😍😍🥰🥰

[@hyperactivejaz]

Why did I start tearing up about the Jamaican patties too? Hahahahaha

[@livyett9251]

Jesus loves you he died on the cross for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@hyperactivejaz]

@@livyett9251 Jesus didn’t die on a cross. He died on a stake.

[@tracysjovold7897]

That was fantastic. For once KZbin sent me a link ...... and I’m happy it did.

[@ImAlwaysAshley]

"We're not the same...you and me." 😂

[@IconVlog.]

The crew laughing at Lilly’s slang is hilarious 😂

[@makeitcount8164]

Man I miss Jamaican patties, I can't find them anymore mow when go back to NY..

[@Ratryoshka]

Ngl though Jamaican beef patties look delicious, ive never had one & idk if local restaurants in Indonesia will ever make some. Also ive been a fan of Lilly since just recently in 2014 heyyo~

[@Legend-lc9bv]

I’m Jamaica and they taste great bro

[@annettebrown7879]

All comfort foods💖

[@lashelldavis8613]

You ladies are so lovely I wish I can meet both with you

[@emmeanastasia7486]

Wah u say Kerry (pronounced Kari)? U no know how fi play dominoes? Lol. My cousin and I just learned how to a few years ago from an old family friend, who died a couple of months ago. I’m so grateful for that Sunday afternoon memory.

[@quarantinelife8322]

i miss seeing lilly in videos like this

[@vivianm.varela2602]

❤

[@jammylynn4eva]

Jamaican patty nice fi true.

[@manseeratgill4692]

🔥🔥

[@FeelinMe11]

Everyone from Canada raves about those Ketchup chips😂

[@EmelyPhan]

I live in Canada. I knew people who use bathroom for both a washroom and a bathroom.

[@sunshinexoxo6107]

💚🖤💛

[@kerrywashingtonvideo]

What celebrities did Lilly have posters of as a child?

[@melissachanthalangsy3091]

1:43-1:48 is so lit

[@edwardsimpkins6090]

Great interview. Queen Kerry you are looking delicious. Kerry you did not un cross your dancer legs the entire interview. Impressive

[@kenizeroye6905]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@RM-mu3tl]

I’m 26 now this reminds me why my favorite KZbin used to be Superwoman growing up

[@DebbieWilliams-gi9pw]

🇯🇲🖤💛💚

[@user-bb7iw6wn5c]

Очень прошу Вас, давайте пожалуйста русский перевод, нам это важно

[@STEAMulater]

Now I really want @nickiminaj on this show!!! 😩 that interview would be sooooo good!

[@psitsjade]

A small folding table and dominoes is all you need to spend quality time.

[@skendal]

I'm from Toronto 🇨🇦. ketchup chips = 😩 Smartie = 😋

[@nikkid8834]

Anyone googling Hupfield Trail ? Lol

[@ceejay0429]

🐅🐅🐅🐅

[@raymondpenney1762]

Ahaha a streamer but you can physically touch 😂 perfect example I must say 💯

[@angeladoll9785]

Tell us you're sick of being on a diet without saying it Superwoman 😂

[@mellissawilliams]

Fellow Canadian here ketchup chips are NASTY!

[@aniblanken]

Those are not Smarties Kerry! 😂

[@user24xv]

Crazy part is she prolly spent her hs years in classrooms with some people that are killers now 😳