It was actually not until 2020 when the 34-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, native, and a supporting role in the 2019 Harriet Tubman biopic opposite fellow musician-turned-actress Cynthia Erivo.
She first rose to fame as a Grammy-nominated recording artist, but Janelle Monae is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after acting talents in Hollywood.
In fact, at her current rate, she has a closer chance to securing a part in the Marvel movies than ever before, but as whom is the question.