Janelle Monáe Robinso is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, science-fiction author and actress. Janelle Monáe Robinson was born on December 1, 1985, in Kansas City, Kansas and was raised in Quindaro, a working-class community in Kansas City.
She is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as to her own imprint, the Wondaland Arts Society. Monáe has received eight Grammy Award nominations. In 2016, Monáe made her theatrical film debut in two high-profile productions; Monáe starred in Hidden Figures as NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer Mary Jackson, and also starred in Moonlight.
Monáe’s third studio album was released in 2018 and it earned Monáe two nominations at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200.
Janelle Monáe Songs
- Can’t Live Without Your Love (2013)
- Cold War (2010)
- Dance Apocalyptic (2013)
- Dirty Computer (2018)
- Django Jane (2018)
- Dorothy Dandridge Eyes (2013)
- Electric Lady (2013)
- Givin Em What They Love (2013)
- Hell You Talmbout (2015)
- Hum Along & Dance (Gotta Get Down) (2016)
- I Got the Juice (2018)
- I Like That (2018)
- Lettin’ Go (2003)
- Make Me Feel (2018)
- PrimeTime (2013)
- PYNK (2018)
- Q.U.E.E.N (2013)
- Sally Ride (2013)
- Screwed (2018)
- Stevie’s Dream (2018)
- Tightrope (2010)
- What is Love? (2014)
- Yoga (2015)
Janelle Monáe Movies
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rio 2 | Dr. Monae (voice) | |
| 2016 | Moonlight | Teresa | |
| Hidden Figures | Mary Jackson | ||
| 2018 | Dirty Computer | Jane 57821 | |
| Welcome to Marwen | Julie | ||
| 2019 | UglyDolls | Mandy (voice) | |
| Harriet | Marie Buchanon | ||
| Lady and the Tramp | Peg (voice) | ||
| 2020 | The Glorias | Dorothy Pitman Hughes | |
| Antebellum | Veronica Henley/Eden | ||
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Cassandra “Andi” Brand | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Stargate Universe | Herself | Episode: “Earth” Performed “Many Moons” |
| 2010 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Performed “Tightrope” |
| 2013 | American Dad! | Announcer | Voice Episode: “The Boring Identity” |
| Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episode: “Edward Norton/Janelle Monáe” | |
| 2014 | In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul | Herself | Performed “Goldfinger” and “Tightrope” |
| Sesame Street | Herself/performer | Episode: “The Power of Yet” | |
| 2017 | Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams | Alice | Episode: “Autofac” |
| 2018 | Dirty Computer | Jane 57821 | Short television film |
| 2020 | Sex, Explained | Herself | Narration |
| Homecoming | Jacqueline Calico / Alex Eastern | Main cast (Season 2) |
Janelle Monáe Age
36 years
Janelle Monáe Instagram
@janellemonae
Janelle Monáe Website
https://www.jmonae.com