Janelle Monae: a singer and actress who has come out as pansexual and non-binary, talks about her love life
3 february 2025 в 07:28
Singer and actress Janelle Monáe, known for her song «Don't Judge Me», has become an icon in the music industry. She announced her pansexuality in 2018, and then in April 2022, she revealed that she is non-binary, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Janelle is known for her hits such as «I Like That», «Pynk», and others. In addition to music, this multi-talented artist is also known for her roles in films such as «Hidden Figures» and «Antebellum».
In April 2018, Janelle opened up about her sexuality in an interview with Rolling Stone. «Being a black queer woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women — I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf***er», - she said at the time. «I read about pansexuality and thought, 'Oh, these are things that I identify with too'. I’m open to learning more about myself». When Janelle is not recording tracks in the studio or acting on screen, she can often be seen dating interesting people. Below is everything you need to know about her love life!
One of the most well-known rumors about Janelle’s romantic relationships is her connection with «Men in Black 4» star Tessa Thompson. The first rumors of a romantic relationship arose after Tessa appeared in Janelle’s music video «Make Me Feel» in 2018. In this iconic video, Janelle and Tessa displayed significant chemistry on screen, and fans quickly began to speculate that they were dating.
Despite the obvious chemistry between the duo in the music video, Tessa later discussed whether they were dating or not in an interview with Net-A-Porter in June 2018. «It's tricky because Janelle and I — we are very private people, and we both are trying to figure out how to navigate wanting to have privacy and space, and also use our platforms and influence», - she said at the time. While she did not explicitly confirm that they were dating, Tessa expressed her love for Janelle. «We love each other deeply. We’re so close, we vibrate on the same frequency», - she noted, adding, «If people want to speculate about what we are, that’s okay. I don’t mind».
In addition to the sparks between Janelle and Tessa, the «Dirty Computer» singer was previously linked to musician Nate Wonder. Not only were there rumors of romantic relationships, but they also often collaborate musically. In April 2021, Page Six reported that the musicians were seen cozying up on a boat in Cabo. During the outing, Janelle was dressed in a black swimsuit, black sunglasses, and a headscarf. Despite the public displays of affection, Janelle and Nate have never publicly confirmed their relationship.
Another romance in Janelle’s history was with British racing driver Lewis Hamilton. The professional racer and Janelle were linked in 2015, after they made headlines for being denied entry to a fashion show in Paris, as reported by TMZ. Lewis and his then-partner tried to attend Stella McCartney’s show, but were not allowed in because they arrived late. Later, in October 2015, Janelle retweeted a photo of Lewis next to model Suki Waterhouse
In April 2018, Janelle opened up about her sexuality in an interview with Rolling Stone. «Being a black queer woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women — I consider myself to be a free-ass motherf***er», - she said at the time. «I read about pansexuality and thought, 'Oh, these are things that I identify with too'. I’m open to learning more about myself». When Janelle is not recording tracks in the studio or acting on screen, she can often be seen dating interesting people. Below is everything you need to know about her love life!
One of the most well-known rumors about Janelle’s romantic relationships is her connection with «Men in Black 4» star Tessa Thompson. The first rumors of a romantic relationship arose after Tessa appeared in Janelle’s music video «Make Me Feel» in 2018. In this iconic video, Janelle and Tessa displayed significant chemistry on screen, and fans quickly began to speculate that they were dating.
Despite the obvious chemistry between the duo in the music video, Tessa later discussed whether they were dating or not in an interview with Net-A-Porter in June 2018. «It's tricky because Janelle and I — we are very private people, and we both are trying to figure out how to navigate wanting to have privacy and space, and also use our platforms and influence», - she said at the time. While she did not explicitly confirm that they were dating, Tessa expressed her love for Janelle. «We love each other deeply. We’re so close, we vibrate on the same frequency», - she noted, adding, «If people want to speculate about what we are, that’s okay. I don’t mind».
In addition to the sparks between Janelle and Tessa, the «Dirty Computer» singer was previously linked to musician Nate Wonder. Not only were there rumors of romantic relationships, but they also often collaborate musically. In April 2021, Page Six reported that the musicians were seen cozying up on a boat in Cabo. During the outing, Janelle was dressed in a black swimsuit, black sunglasses, and a headscarf. Despite the public displays of affection, Janelle and Nate have never publicly confirmed their relationship.
Another romance in Janelle’s history was with British racing driver Lewis Hamilton. The professional racer and Janelle were linked in 2015, after they made headlines for being denied entry to a fashion show in Paris, as reported by TMZ. Lewis and his then-partner tried to attend Stella McCartney’s show, but were not allowed in because they arrived late. Later, in October 2015, Janelle retweeted a photo of Lewis next to model Suki Waterhouse
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