Janelle Monáe
Acting
Janelle Monáe Robinson (born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actor, and model from Kansas City, Kansas. She began her musical career in 2003, and released her debut album 'The ArchAndroid' in 2010 which was met with critical acclaim and gained her international recognition. Monáe made her live action acting film debut in the Academy Award winning 2016 film 'Moonlight'. The same year she starred in the biographical drama film 'Hidden Figures' alongside Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer. For her musical work, Monáe has earned eight Grammy Award nominations.
Known for
2026Is God Is
The New Wife
2025A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
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20252025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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2024The Beach Boys
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2024Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
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2022Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Andi Brand
2020The Glorias
Dorothy Pitman Hughes
2020Antebellum
Veronica / Eden
2019UglyDolls
Mandy (voice)
2019Harriet
Marie Buchanon
2019Lady and the Tramp
Peg (voice)
2019Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
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2018Welcome to Marwen
GI Julie
2018Dirty Computer
Jane 57821
2016Hidden Figures
Mary Jackson
2016Moonlight
Teresa
2016BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Self - Performer
2014Rio 2
Dr. Monae (voice)
2014The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
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2014The Maya Rudolph Show
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2013Made in America
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2010Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
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Never Saw Me Coming
Tanya Smith