Janelle Monáe
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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
Credits
Hidden Figures (2016)
as Mary Jackson
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
as Andi Brand
Is God Is (2026)
as Angie
Moonlight (2016)
as Teresa
Rio 2 (2014)
as Dr. Monae (voice)
Harriet (2019)
as Marie Buchanon
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
as Peg (voice)
UglyDolls (2019)
as Mandy (voice)
The Glorias (2020)
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Welcome to Marwen (2018)
as GI Julie
Antebellum (2020)
as Veronica / Eden
The Beach Boys (2024)
as Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2025)
as Self
Dirty Computer (2018)
as Jane 57821
Golden (—)
Actor
The Maya Rudolph Show (2014)
as Self
Made in America (2013)
as Self
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016)
as Self - Performer
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams (2024)
as self
Don't Look (—)
Actor
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul (2019)
as Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025)
as Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)
as Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York (2010)
as Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013 (2013)
as Self
Never Saw Me Coming (—)
as Tanya Smith
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014 (2014)
as Self