Janelle Monáe

Biography

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

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Is God Is

2026 ⭐ 6.1

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The Beach Boys

2024 ⭐ 6.5

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

2022 ⭐ 7.0

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The Glorias

2020 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2026

Is God Is

Angie · 2026

⭐ 6.1

2025

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Self · 2025

⭐ 4.8

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

Self · 2025

2024

Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams

self · 2024

The Beach Boys

Self · 2024

⭐ 6.5

2022

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Notable

Andi Brand · 2022

⭐ 7.0

2020

The Glorias

Dorothy Pitman Hughes · 2020

⭐ 6.4

Antebellum

Veronica / Eden · 2020

⭐ 6.3

2019

Lady and the Tramp Notable

Peg (voice) · 2019

⭐ 7.2

Harriet Notable

Marie Buchanon · 2019

⭐ 7.3

UglyDolls

Mandy (voice) · 2019

⭐ 6.6

2018

Welcome to Marwen Notable

GI Julie · 2018

⭐ 6.5

Dirty Computer Notable

Jane 57821 · 2018

⭐ 7.0

2016

Hidden Figures Notable

Mary Jackson · 2016

⭐ 8.0

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration Notable

Self - Performer · 2016

⭐ 9.0

Moonlight Notable

Teresa · 2016

⭐ 7.4

2014

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

Self · 2014

⭐ 5.5

The Maya Rudolph Show

Self · 2014

⭐ 5.0

Rio 2 Notable

Dr. Monae (voice) · 2014

⭐ 6.5

2013

Made in America

Self · 2013

⭐ 4.2

2010

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York

Self · 2010

Frequently appears with

Kara Young

Racine

Mallori Johnson

Anaia

Vivica A. Fox

Ruby

Sterling K. Brown

Man

Brian Wilson

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Mike Love

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Al Jardine

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David Marks

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Bruce Johnston

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Full filmography

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Is God Is

2026 ⭐ 6.1

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2025 ⭐ 4.8

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

2025

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Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams

2024

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The Beach Boys

2024 ⭐ 6.5

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

2022 ⭐ 7.0

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The Glorias

2020 ⭐ 6.4

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Antebellum

2020 ⭐ 6.3

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Lady and the Tramp

2019 ⭐ 7.2

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Harriet

2019 ⭐ 7.3

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UglyDolls

2019 ⭐ 6.6

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Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul

2019 ⭐ 4.0

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Welcome to Marwen

2018 ⭐ 6.5

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Dirty Computer

2018 ⭐ 7.0

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Hidden Figures

2016 ⭐ 8.0

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BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

2016 ⭐ 9.0

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Moonlight

2016 ⭐ 7.4

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The Past Is a Grotesque Animal

2014 ⭐ 5.5

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The Maya Rudolph Show

2014 ⭐ 5.0

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Rio 2

2014 ⭐ 6.5