Janelle Monáe
American actress
- Age
- 40years old
- Full name
- Janelle Monáe Robinson
- Born
- 1 December 1985Kansas City, Kansas
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 2014–2026
Known for
About Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe is an American actress. They were born on 1 December 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas. Their career spans 14 titles, among them Moonlight (2016), Hidden Figures (2016) and Rio 2 (2014).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Janelle Monáe is Rio 2 (2014); in all, 12 films and 2 TV shows over 12 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Hidden Figures (2016), with 36 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 8 titles. The person they have worked with most is Leslie Mann, on 2 films, among them Rio 2 and Welcome to Marwen.
Latest work
Full filmography (14)- 2026
- 2022
- 2022–2023
Human Resources TV
Claudia, 10 episodes
- 2020
- 2018–2020
Homecoming TV
Jackie / Alex, 7 episodes
- 2020
- 2019
- 2019
Where to watch Janelle Monáe
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2016
- 2016
- 2014
- 2022
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2020
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Janelle Monáe films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Moonlight 2016
- Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022
- Hidden Figures 2016
- Lady and the Tramp 2019
- Rio 2 2014
Family and relationships
- Partners
- Tessa Thompson 2015–2017
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Questions about Janelle Monáe
How old is Janelle Monáe?
Janelle Monáe is 40 years old: born on 1 December 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas.
What are the best Janelle Monáe films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Janelle Monáe films are Moonlight (2016, 8.7), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022, 8.3) and Hidden Figures (2016, 8.1).
How many films and TV shows has Janelle Monáe been in?
MovieNCo lists 12 films and 2 TV shows for Janelle Monáe, from Rio 2 (2014) to Is God Is (2026).
What is Janelle Monáe's star sign?
Janelle Monáe is a Sagittarius: born on 1 December.
Page reviewed on 13 August 2016.