Biography and filmography

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.

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Movies (31)

Dios es Dios

Dios es Dios

2026 · Angie

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025 · Self

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September

2025 · Self

Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams

Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams

2024 · Self

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story

2024 · Self

The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

2024 · Self

Diario de mi vagina

Diario de mi vagina

2024 · Executive Producer

Glass Onion: Un misterio de Knives Out

Glass Onion: Un misterio de Knives Out

2022 · Andi Brand

Las Glorias

Las Glorias

2020 · Dorothy Pitman Hughes

Elegida

Elegida

2020 · Veronica / Eden

La Dama y el Vagabundo

La Dama y el Vagabundo

2019 · Peg (voice)

Harriet

Harriet

2019 · Marie Buchanon

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting

2019 · Self (archive footage)

UglyDolls: Extraordinariamente Feos

UglyDolls: Extraordinariamente Feos

2019 · Mandy (voice)

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

2019 · Self

Bienvenidos a Marwen

Bienvenidos a Marwen

2018 · GI Julie

Dirty Computer

Dirty Computer

2018 · Jane 57821, Executive Producer, Music

Talentos ocultos

Talentos ocultos

2016 · Mary Jackson, Songs

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

2016 · Self - Performer

Luz de luna

Luz de luna

2016 · Teresa

Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014

Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014

2014 · Self, Music

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

2014 · Self

The Maya Rudolph Show

The Maya Rudolph Show

2014 · Self

Río 2

Río 2

2014 · Dr. Monae (voice)

Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013

Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013

2013 · Self, Music

Made in America

Made in America

2013 · Self

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

2010 · Self

Don't Look

Don't Look

· Producer

Never Saw Me Coming

Never Saw Me Coming

· Tanya Smith, Producer

Golden

Golden

Untitled UglyDolls (with Kelly Clarkson and Janelle Monáe) Project

Untitled UglyDolls (with Kelly Clarkson and Janelle Monáe) Project

· Mandy (voice)

TV shows (29)