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Janelle Monae: Photos of the Gorgeous Singer & Actress

By:
Paige Kindlick
August 17, 2015 9:45AM EDT
Janelle Monae
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Janelle Monáe is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and producer. Today, she is best known as being behind the smash hits “Pynk,” “Make Me Feel,” and “Yoga.” She made music under Atlantic Records (who she is signed to), as well as her own organization, Wondaland Arts Society.

Monáe has had quite the successful career so far. She has received a total of eight Grammy Award nominations so far. Dirty Computer in particular was nominated for Grammy Award for Album of the Year and NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album.  She has even been honored with the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award, which she received in 2015, and the Trailblazer of the Year Award, which she received in 2018. In 2022, she appeared with the star-studded cast of ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ alongside Kate Hudson, Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, and more.

Click through to see photos of the radiant singer and actress through the years in our gallery.

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Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

Janelle wears a sexy power suit with a fedora in this portrait. She finished the look with look with a pair of black circular eyeglasses. 

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae at the LA Premiere of ‘Glass Onion’

Janelle Monae at the LA Premiere of ‘Glass Onion’
Lumeimages / MEGA

Janelle Monae looked like a phoenix rising during the US premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2022. The Elie Saab look featured a feathered skirt and cut-out-heavy top.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae at the BFI London Film Festival

Janelle Monae at the BFI London Film Festival
CAN/Capital Pictures / MEGA

Janelle Monae was pure drama at the premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery during the 66th BFI London Film Festival on Oct. 16, 2022. The crimson Christian Siriano design teamed a huge bubble skirt and matching headdress with a snug, mesh body.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae at the 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala

Janelle Monae at the 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala
OConnor / AFF-USA.com / MEGA

Janelle Monae was pure elegance at the 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala on November 5, 2022. Her black and white sequined dress was by Gucci.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae at the 2022 BET Awards

Janelle Monae at the 2022 BET Awards
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Janelle Monae was a sheer wonder during the 2022 BET Awards on Jun. 26. The dress featured a gauzy skirt, leather harness and big black bloom on the front. Her copper hair was teased into a tall bun.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM

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Janelle Monae at the 2022 Met Gala

Janelle Monae at the 2022 Met Gala
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Janelle Monae was dazzling in crystal-embellished Ralph Lauren at the 2022 Met Gala. The dress came complete with a striped hood and matching wrist cuffs.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae at Pride 2022

Janelle Monae at Pride 2022
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Janelle Monae let it all hang out while leading the West Hollywood Pride Parade on Jun. 5, 2022. She wore a wild black and white outfit whixh exposed her chest while serving as Grand Marshall in the parade.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae in Paris

Janelle Monae in Paris
Spread Pictures / MEGA

Janelle Monae brightened a rainy Paris day during Stella McCartney’s Paris Fashion Week show on Mar. 2, 2020. She wore an orange blazer dress with a bold chevron coat over her shoulders.

November 30, 2022, 11:40AM
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Janelle Monae at Women in Hollywood Awards

Janelle Monae at Women in Hollywood Awards
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

Janelle Monae poses at the 13th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. She of course shows up in nothing but style!

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae at Portrait Session

Janelle Monae at Portrait Session
Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock

Janelle Monae, a cast member in the Amazon Studios series “Homecoming,” poses for a portrait during the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour.

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae at Life is Beautiful Festival

Janelle Monae at Life is Beautiful Festival
Brandon Dowling/Rolling Stone/Shutterstock

Janelle Monae rocks a killer getup and red lip at the festival in Las Vegas. 

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae Performs

Janelle Monae Performs
Chelsea Lauren/WWD/Shutterstock

Janelle Monae sings her heart out while performing at the 
West Hollywood Edition Preview Party in Oct. 2019. 

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae at ‘Harriet’ Premiere

Janelle Monae at ‘Harriet’ Premiere
Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock

Janelle Monae is picture-perfect in a sparkly ensemble at the LA premiere of ‘Harriet’ in Oct. 2019. 

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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Janelle Monae at Premiere

Janelle Monae at Premiere
Shutterstock

Janelle Monae looks incredible at the ‘UglyDolls’ film premiere in April 2019 in a beaded top and sequin skirt. As usual, her hair was the perfect finishing touch. 

February 7, 2020, 12:41PM
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