Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe, born in 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas, is a polymathic artist whose work spans music and film. As a singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer, she rose to prominence with her critically acclaimed 2010 debut album 'The ArchAndroid', earning international recognition. Transitioning to acting, Monáe's live-action debut in 'Moonlight' coincided with her leading role in the biographical drama 'Hidden Figures', showcasing her range. Her musical contributions have earned her eight Grammy nominations, solidifying her status as a versatile and influential figure in both entertainment industries.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
15 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Is God Is | Angie | Film |
| 2026 | Bass X Machina | Glory (voice) | TV |
| 2025 | A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September | Self | Film |
| 2024 | The Beach Boys | Self | Film |
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Andi Brand | Film |
| 2020 | The Glorias | Dorothy Pitman Hughes | Film |
| 2020 | Antebellum | Veronica / Eden | Film |
| 2019 | Harriet | Marie Buchanon | Film |
| 2019 | Lady and the Tramp | Peg (voice) | Film |
| 2018 | Homecoming | Jackie Calico / Alex Eastern | TV |
| 2016 | Hidden Figures | Mary Jackson | Film |
| 2016 | Moonlight | Teresa | Film |
| 2014 | The Past Is a Grotesque Animal | Self | Film |
| 2014 | Rio 2 | Dr. Monae (voice) | Film |
| 2013 | Made in America | Self | Film |
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