Janelle Monáe
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.
Filmography
Is God Is
as Angie
Is God Is
as Angie
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
as Self
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
as Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
as Self
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
as Self
The Beach Boys
as Self
The Beach Boys
as Self
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as Andi Brand
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
as Andi Brand
The Glorias
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
The Glorias
as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Antebellum
as Veronica / Eden
Antebellum
as Veronica / Eden
Lady and the Tramp
as Peg (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
as Peg (voice)
Harriet
as Marie Buchanon
Harriet
as Marie Buchanon
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
as Self (archive footage)
UglyDolls
as Mandy (voice)
UglyDolls
as Mandy (voice)
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
as Self
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
as Self
Welcome to Marwen
as GI Julie
Welcome to Marwen
as GI Julie
Dirty Computer
as Jane 57821
Dirty Computer
as Jane 57821
Hidden Figures
as Mary Jackson
Hidden Figures
as Mary Jackson
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as Self - Performer
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
as Self - Performer
Moonlight
as Teresa
Moonlight
as Teresa
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
as Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
as Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
as Self
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
as Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
as Self
The Maya Rudolph Show
as Self
Rio 2
as Dr. Monae (voice)
Rio 2
as Dr. Monae (voice)
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
as Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
as Self
Made in America
as Self
Made in America
as Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as Self
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
as Self
Don't Look
Don't Look
Never Saw Me Coming
as Tanya Smith
Never Saw Me Coming
as Tanya Smith
Golden
Golden