As an acclaimed pop star, Janelle Monáe has been a fixture on the red carpet at musical events for years. Now as a cast member of two best picture nominees, “Moonlight” and “Hidden Figures,” the singer-turned-actress is turning heads on the festival and awards season circuits.
Janelle Monáe attends the Essence Black Women in music gala at NeueHouse Hollywood on Feb. 9, 2017.
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Janelle Monae at the 2017 AAFCA Awards on Feb. 8.
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Janelle Monae at Marie Claire’s Image Maker Awards 2017 on Jan. 10.
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Janelle Monae at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch Brunch at the 28th Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 3.
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Janelle Monáe attends a special screening of “Hidden Figures” held at the London Hotel on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in West Hollywood
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Janelle Monáe attends the 2017 Producers Guild Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 28, 2017.
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Janelle Monáe at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 29, 2017.
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Janelle Monáe at the 74th Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 8, 2017.
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Janelle Monáe on the red carpet backstage at the 28th Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Jan. 2, 2017.
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Janelle Monáe attends the 2016 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 20, 2016 in Los Angeles.
Janelle Monáe at the 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016.
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