Acting · Kansas City, Kansas, USA · Born December 1, 1985
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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2026
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as Angie
Movie2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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MovieA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
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as Dorothy Pitman Hughes
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2020
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MovieLady and the Tramp
2019
as Peg (voice)
MovieHarriet
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MovieUglyDolls
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MovieAretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
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2016
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2015
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TVVariety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
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2014
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2013
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TVRuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
2010
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2009
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TVDancing with the Stars
2005
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TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
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TVThe Daily Show
1996
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TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
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TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
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TVSaturday Night Live
1975
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TVAustin City Limits
1975
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1967
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TVThe Grammys
1959
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TVThe Oscars
1953
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