
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.
Acting (19 movies)

Made in America
2013

The Beach Boys
2024

Hidden Figures
2016

Moonlight
2016

Rio 2
2014

The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
2014

Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York
2010

Welcome to Marwen
2018

Dirty Computer
2018

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016

UglyDolls
2019

Harriet
2019

Lady and the Tramp
2019

The Glorias
2020

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019

Antebellum
2020

The Maya Rudolph Show
2014

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022

A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
2025
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Computer | 2018 | Executive Producer | 
| Fitting In | 2024 | Executive Producer |