Janelle Monáe Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft |
Weight | 52 kg |
Date of Birth | December 1, 1985 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Janelle Monáe is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, voiceover artist, and record producer whose career started with the release of her demo album titled The Audition in 2003. Since then, she has released a wide range of critically acclaimed discography which includes albums, tracks, and extended plays like Wondaland Presents: The Eephus, The Electric Lady, The ArchAndroid, Dirty Computer, Violet Stars Happy Hunting!, Open Happiness (with Brendon Urie, CeeLo Green, Patrick Stump, and Travis McCoy), I Like That, Electric Lady (ft. Solange), and Make Me Feel. In recognition of her artistry and social leadership, the Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 “Janelle Monáe Day” in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to her musical pursuits, she has also been cast in films like Moonlight, The Glorias, Hidden Figures, Rio 2, Lady and the Tramp, UglyDolls, and Welcome to Marwen.
Born Name
Janelle Monáe Robinson
Nick Name
Janelle
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Nationality
Education
Janelle Monae went to the F. L. Schlagle High School in Kansas City.
Post that, she started studying drama at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City on a scholarship basis. However, she didn’t complete her studies there as she dropped out claiming that her creativity was stifled at the institute.
She was also enrolled at the performing arts camp named, Freedom Theatre.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Music producer, Actress, Model
Family
- Father – Michael Robinson Summers (Truck Driver)
- Mother – Worked as a janitor
- Siblings – She is an only child.
- Others – Kimmy (Younger Maternal Half-Sister)
Manager
Janelle Monae has been represented by –
- Paradigm Talent Agency
- William Morris Endeavor
Genre
Psychedelic soul, R&B, funk, soul, pop, art-rock, hip hop, progressive soul
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Wondaland, Epic, Bad Boy, Atlantic Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft or 152 cm
Weight
52 kg or 115 lbs
Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Spouse
Janelle Monae has dated –
- Lewis Hamilton (2015) – Janelle was reported to be seeing British F1 racer Lewis Hamilton in 2015 after they were spotted together in Paris attending numerous events during the Paris Fashion Week. However, Janelle being her private self didn’t say anything about her supposed new boyfriend.
- Tessa Thompson (2018-Present) – In April 2018, when the music video of PYNK (by Janelle) was released, the fans considered Janelle and Tessa were indeed dating. Later, Tessa clearly told Porter magazine that she and Jannelle are private persons. She didn’t accept nor denied the relationship rumors.
- MC Lyte – Janelle was rumored to be dating MC Lyte in the past.
- Nate Wonder (2021) – In 2021, she was rumored to be dating singer Nate Wonder. In April 2021, they were spotted together while relaxing on a yacht in Mexico.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Janelle Monae is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Non-Binary
In April 2022, during an episode of Red Table Talk, Janelle came out as “Non-Binary”.
Distinctive Features
Her penchant for flamboyant hairstyles
Measurements
33-25-34 in or 84-63.5-86 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Shoe Size
7 (US) or 37.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Janelle has starred in commercials for –
- Pepsi
- CoverGirl for whipped cream foundation
- Sonos Wireless HiFi home audio system
- Target Store
- Gap
- Sonos
She has been seen in print ads for CoverGirl’s range of nail gloss and lip color.
Religion
Baptism
Best Known For
- The success of her first full-length studio album, The ArchAndroid.
- Being featured as a vocalist in the track We Are Young by Fun in 2011.
First Album
Janelle released her first studio album The Audition in 2003. It didn’t chart anywhere.
First Film
In 2014, Janelle made her film debut with the 3D animated film Rio 2 in which she voiced the role of Dr. Monae.
First TV Show
In 2004, Monae hosted the music TV series Souled Out.
Personal Trainer
For Janelle Monae, her stage performances and rehearsing for her shows is a workout. The heavy sweating caused by these activities takes care of her toned body and gives her body a wonderful glow.
She also drinks a lot of water and tries hard to eat a healthy and balanced diet such as salads while on road. Whenever she feels hungry in between meals, she goes for light snacks like pita chips with hummus.
Janelle Monae Favorite Things
- Alfred Hitchcock Movie – Psycho (1960)
- TV series – Game of Thrones
- Role Models – Josephine Baker, Grace Jones
- Writers – Aldous Huxley, Isaac Asimov, Octavia Butler
Source – BrainyQuote.com, BoomsBeat.com, Wikipedia, Wired
Janelle Monae Facts
- When she got enrolled at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she was the only black female student in her class.
- In her early struggling days, she used to live in an Atlanta boarding house with 5 other women and worked at an office depot.
- Along with songwriters, Chuck Lightning and Nate Wonder, she has co-founded Wondaland Arts Society, which is a record label and artist group.
- She considers her signature black and white tuxedo uniform, a homage to her hard-working parents as well as to the working class of the U.S.
- While growing up, she was a member of Kansas City’s Coterie Theater Young Playwrights’ Round Table and was writing full-length plays.
- At the age of 12, she had written a full-length play inspired by Stevie Wonder‘s 1979 album Journey through the Secret Life of Plants.
- She has created her own range of clothing products under the label of Electro Phi Beta Sorority.
- Alongside Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Timothy Hutton, Lorraine Toussaint, and Bette Midler, she portrayed feminist journalist and social-political activist Gloria Steinem in the biographical drama film, The Glorias, in 2020.
- She co-starred as Jacqueline Calico/Alex Eastern in the psychological thriller television series, Homecoming, in 2020 and the series also starred Julia Roberts, Bobby Cannavale, Stephan James, Shea Whigham, and others.
- She brought to life the character of Veronica Henley/Eden in the 2020 thriller film, Antebellum.
- As a child, she used to sing on holidays and Sundays at the local Baptist church.
- In December 2020, Janelle gave essential items to the families-in-need during the Wondalunch Food Giveaway event in Los Angeles.
- In April 2022, she published her first book titled The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer.
- In October 2022, Janelle was honored with the “Trailblazer Award” at the 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala.
- In February 2023, she released a new single titled Float.
- During the 2023 Critics Choice Awards, Janelle was honored with the “SeeHer Award”.