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

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Published 2023-10-10
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.

New episodes of Street You Grew Up On - Season 3 premiere every other Tuesday at 8AM PT!

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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All Comments (21)
  • Oatmeal cookies and cheese… Jolly Ranchers and pickles 😂 What’s a unique food combination that you love?
  • @shadyjoanneboots
    I swear, Kelly is one of the most beautiful women in the world. Just absolutely stunning
  • @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!! ❤
  • @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!
  • @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.
  • @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.
  • @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... "
  • @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 🥹🫶🏽
  • @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.
  • @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. 🙏🏾✨
  • Love these two women. Such class, dignity, grace, and soul. So blessed to have stumbled upon this conversation. 🙏🏿
  • @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
  • 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.
  • @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 !!
  • @rai55
    I’m convinced that Godly morning included news that Kelly IS INDEED playing Donna Summer (wishful thinking 🙏🏾✨😎).
  • @tysonb3568
    And yall swear Beyonce in the illuminati…..as if Kelly would be hangin out w someone like that….🙄
  • That has to be a strange transition working so hard to be in an economic circle beyond what you grew up with, then having to parent in this newer world.
  • @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.
  • @lxspa529
    That southern accent just does not leave you. I love Kelly! She and Beyoncé have a similar talking voice.
  • @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 💗