About Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe has enjoyed a successful career in music, film, and television. She first gained recognition for her EP Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase), which earned her a Grammy nomination in 2008. She released her debut studio album The ArchAndroid in 2010, which received critical acclaim and earned her two Grammy nominations. She followed up with the releases of The Electric Lady (2013) and Dirty Computer (2018), both of which also earned her Grammy nominations.
In addition to her music career, Monáe has had success in film and television. She starred in the films Moonlight (2016) and Hidden Figures (2016), both of which earned her critical acclaim and award nominations. She has also had roles in the films Welcome to Marwen (2018) and Antebellum (2020). On television, she has starred in the series Homecoming (2018-2020) and appeared in Black-ish (2017).
30 Interesting Things Most People Don’t Know About Janelle Monáe
– She was born in Kansas City, Kansas in December 1985
– She was a featured vocalist on the hit single “Tightrope” by OutKast
– She is a classically trained pianist and flautist
– She created her own record label, Wondaland Arts Society
– She has received a total of 11 Grammy Award nominations
– She has acted in several films, including Hidden Figures and Moonlight
– She has a line of gender-neutral clothing, Fem the Future
– She has released five studio albums to date
– She is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community
– She was awarded the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in 2018
– She has served as the spokesperson for CoverGirl cosmetics
– She has a degree in drama and music from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy
– She is an ordained minister and often performs weddings
– She is a member of the Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees
– She was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2019
– She was named one of Glamour Magazine’s “Women of the Year” in 2019
– She is the founder of The Black Girl’s Anthem, a non-profit organization for young women of color
– She has founded the janellemonae.com website which features content about her personal life and career
– She has written two children’s books: I Am Perfectly Designed and I Am Enough
– She has collaborated with brands such as Adidas, Nike, CoverGirl, and Pantene
– She has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” issue in 2019
– She is a self-described “Neo-Soul Queen”
– She has performed at several high-profile events, including the Obama White House and Coachella
– She was part of the creative team behind the Lemonade visual album
– She has been a vocal advocate for Black Lives Matter and other social justice movements
– She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2009 Grammy Awards
– She has performed at the Academy Awards in 2017 and 2018
– She is a vegan
– She was featured in a CoverGirl commercial with Queen Latifah and Ellen DeGeneres
– She is an active philanthropist and often collaborates with various charities and organizations
