Hidden Figures2016
As Mary Jackson
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Janelle Monáe
Born
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.
Filmography (30)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery2022
As Andi Brand
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Moonlight2016
As Teresa
TMDb 7.4 / 10
Rio 22014
As Dr. Monae (voice)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Lady and the Tramp2019
As Peg (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Is God Is2026
As Angie
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Antebellum2020
As Veronica / Eden
TMDb 6.3 / 10
UglyDolls2019
As Mandy (voice)
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Welcome to Marwen2018
As GI Julie
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Harriet2019
As Marie Buchanon
TMDb 7.3 / 10
The Beach Boys2024
As Self
TMDb 6.7 / 10
The Glorias2020
As Dorothy Pitman Hughes
TMDb 6.5 / 10
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2025
As Self
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Dirty Computer2018
As Jane 57821
TMDb 7.1 / 10
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration2016
As Self - Performer
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams2024
As Self
The Maya Rudolph Show2014
As Self
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting2019
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Made in America2013
As Self
TMDb 4.2 / 10
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul2019
As Self
TMDb 4.0 / 10
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September2025
As Self
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 2014
Janelle Monáe: Live at Lowlands 20142014
As Self
Bam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story2024
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Prince : Welcome 2 America - MSG New York2010
As Self
Golden
GoldenRelease date TBA
The Past Is a Grotesque Animal2014
As Self
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 2013
Janelle Monáe: Live at iTunes Festival 20132013
As Self
Never Saw Me ComingRelease date TBA
As Tanya Smith
Don't Look
Don't LookRelease date TBA
Agent Moxy
Agent MoxyRelease date TBA
As Mandy (voice) (archive footage)
Filmography and biography: TMDb