Janelle Monáe - Living Her Best Life | The Daily Show

“I am in the most ‘I don’t have to prove anything’ space that I’ve ever been in in my life.” Grammy-nominated musician, actor, and author Janelle Monáe discusses healing during the pandemic, celebrating life, coming up with “The Memory Librarian” while on mushrooms, and her love of science fiction. #DailyShow
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[@ajfreshkid]

I pray she does an audio book, I need more of that voice

[@nguverenahua59]

She narrated an episode of Explained, don't remember which one though....

[@sonofashepherd9910]

Only 3 people bought her book. Kinda sad.

[@betzy7560]

😂😂😂

[@anois]

So true - most women in the US have cultivated this very high-pitched strained kind of whiney sound which I actually can't listen to. Janelle's voice is smooth as velvet.

[@kurstenjackson6546]

Yes, she narrated part of the audiobook. I heard a clip at her promo event Tuesday. It's electric

[@tabularasa]

Is there anything Janelle Monae can't do? She is living art. A beauty and a visionary 🍄

[@normstuff8563]

Janelle Monae is a “they”, not a she. You’re being offensive.

[@amyngatha6469]

@@normstuff8563 the person probably didn't know, you don't have to be so rude to them

[@normstuff8563]

@@amyngatha6469 welcome to 2022

[@augustisart]

@@normstuff8563 Janelle Monae says SHE uses female pronouns

[@vandayshataylor777]

She is so ethereal and giving Afro futurism. 👑✨

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@Tojoj22]

Thats so dope

[@normstuff8563]

Janelle Monae is a “they”, not a she. You’re being offensive.

[@jonniehickson5599]

@@normstuff8563 If you don't know how are you being offensive? I didn't know! You are being offensive assuming everyone knows.

[@normstuff8563]

@@jonniehickson5599 Ignorance is not an excuse

[@tutifruti7488]

Her voice is therapeutic. Do an audio of the book, girl !!!

[@kurstenjackson6546]

She narrated part of the audiobook version of her new audibook, it's amazing:)

[@mahed5807]

"If you get time back, how would you use it?" I would just go in that room, stop time, and learn everything!

[@_Amor_Fati]

"Man, I'm floatin'" What a gem. Both of you! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@kcoolmuziq]

I can see Janelle winning an Oscar one day. She has so much presence. The camera loves her.

[@riverruns477]

I can see her write a Broadway play?

[@jonathanmensah8292]

I love Janelle Monáe she’s definitely from the future

[@truthbetold3889]

She?

[@khensanimashego158]

Trevor just hit her with a "THATA WENA!!" @02:46😂😂😂... Translated "You go girl/boy." or "Do your Thang."

[@bw13579_]

TWO AMAZING INTELLIGENT PEOPLE 👌 GREAT INTERVIEW 👍

[@nii_amart]

Janelle is a mesmerizing woman. Can't look away.

[@rickyayy]

She doesn't identify as a woman fyi.

[@timcampbell3498]

She most definitely is amazing, triple threat

[@rosieolvera8269]

KK kk

[@zttava]

She is very beautiful

[@sonordstrom]

Singer, songwriter, actor, author, artist, style icon, revolutionary thinker, creator. Soo much more than a triple threat.

[@LindoGenius]

"Thatha wena" I'm here for it wena Trevor 🇿🇦

[@neomalebana1420]

Only South Africans picked that up

[@tumelopeane8937]

That’s the most fitting thing to say 😂

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

@@neomalebana1420 I heard it, I picked it up, and I am South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@sapanda5968]

Ziyakhala lol

[@Brainhoneywalker]

This was like taking a masterclass. I’m so pumped from the energy of both of them and knowing I’ll have something new and wonderful to read in my favorite genre. Octavia is smiling. Please pull in N.K. Jemisin on your show, Janelle and Trevor!!

[@lancemadrid]

Yes, you wrote my comment for me. She is joining the ranks of the best, isn’t she? Both Octavia Butler and NKJemisin broke such amazing barriers. Octavia was the first sci fi writer to ever (male, female, or NB) win a McArthur Fellowship grant. NKJemisin got both Hugo’s and Nebulas each of three years in a row, if I remember correctly, the first sci fi writer ever to do that. …in a genre where women still put their names in acronyms or publish without an accompanying picture in order to put the focus on the writing rather than their gender or skin. Didn’t NKJemisin also win a McArthur? I wonder where Janelle’s path leads because it always feels like she’s just taking off, just rocketing

[@rimsseventeen1814]

Yessss N.K. Jemisin is my fav author too!

[@sillygirlkc]

My friend was talking about this book and I was secretly hoping to hear NK Jemisen mentioned too. Initially I thought it would somewhat similar to her short story collection How long til black future month. But I am stoked to check out this book and get to know other authors this way. I haven't seen Janelle in interviews much (I don't follow most celebs like that) but they are quite angelic and delightful. I hope to one day radiate such a sense of calm tranquility navigating this finite time in this form.

[@kierakayz]

Trevor sprinkling that "Thatha Wena" in there. Happy for the representation and bringing who you are to your job Trevor.

[@sesethumadikane158]

😄🇿🇦I heard that

[@sizakelediya3872]

I was taken myself 😅 loved it, wishing he bring it more lol

[@kierakayz]

@@sizakelediya3872 true true.

[@marshamilton357]

Next: Ayeye!! 😂

[@shimanediseko2790]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FumikoNobuoka]

Anyone else feel like Trevor is totally smitten with Janelle? The beauty this woman emanates….

[@KamikazeSP06]

Idk how anyone can NOT BE! It’s overwhelming!

[@adrienneduvall8145]

Yeah totally flirting and wishing she was straight lol…

[@bethbrookes]

Uhhhh no

[@joanmiller2424]

It's impossible nt to be smitten with her.

[@joanmiller2424]

@@adrienneduvall8145 she's pan. so... ????

[@ajfreshkid]

Love that she still rocks her black and white fits!!!! 😍

[@limitelessprofits3378]

Trevor noah out of the blue "eyy eyy thatha wena"😌🔥😄South Africans will relate

[@masoapathie5655]

bruhh😅🤣🤣

[@nomusakhumalo3332]

I rolled on the floor 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

@@nomusakhumalo3332 so did I

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

South Africans will definitely relate

[@seanbou4122]

Oh my goodness she is not only so beautiful, but looking at her feel so lovely and incredible inside me. I feel love towards her, everything she said so right. She is so confident, i love so much to learn from confident woman that is a wow woman. Must be feel amazing to hug her, Oh wish you two incredible people all the best full of love around and happiness. Feel love for both of you and full respect and inspiring. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💚💚💚💚💚

[@timcampbell3498]

She sizzles , every public appearance , or performance is electric ⚡️

[@ahmedkhan7010]

Meh

[@normanscottsailing480]

I know right... stunning

[@rikkiechambers4959]

I do not follow much in The way of popular culture , so I have absolutely no clue who she is , but what an absolutely beautiful , creative , intriguing woman ..😮 honestly I have to give Trevor so many props for introducing me to so very many beautiful people that I don’t see . All the other late night shows seem to have the same guests week after week , the newest movie star , the top song of the month , sports stars, it’s all very repetitive and it’s why I don’t follow pop culture lol .. your show helps me see so many people that are much more interesting than any of those people !! As a former librarian I am most excited to read her book !

[@QueenBDreamwalker]

☝🏾 so many Beauteous things to discover about Janelle~she's from the FutUre 🎶👄💃🏾🎀🎤🎸💽💻📻🎞📽📺📚💜

[@cmac3616]

"I'm Young, I'm Creative" Powerful!

[@mortenle]

Everything is performative, and Janelle lives her best, most creative meta-life, and we feel inspired. And to somehow make money being a sci-fi goddess. I am still in love.

[@safwatnuman4297]

Yea… I’ll support anything Janelle Monáe is a part of!

[@tipsybass7060]

ugh I just absolutely adore Janelle!! She does have the best fashion sense, since the first time I saw her. We need more collabs with Jidenna!!!! Maybe he should score the series based on the book....hmmm...

[@yayatky6520]

She’s completely an amazing person ❤️🤞🏽

[@pinchezmaish]

She is so composed and I love how she is self aware. She's amazing💚💙💜

[@autumn4993]

This Beautiful person is INCREDIBLE!!🙏🏼👏🏽👏🏿👏🏼👏🏼👏🏽👏🏿

[@stylebybbm6759]

"Thatha wena"😂 Yesss Trevor!

[@andilemtshozeni6276]

Trevor just said " Thatha Wena"😂😂😂😂😂😂 Simply means "you go!!! girl" i am so impressed 🙂

[@mojaphosh8597]

Lol Trevor says "thatha wena", when she is really expressing and exude so much confidence, that's a South African thing, thatha wena😊😊 we behind you Trev.

[@nicholasschoonbeck6866]

I love her, she's an amazing person.

[@1stpageplacementNet]

So mysterious, yet relatable, intelligent, masterful, woke, present, beyond, stunning, mother earth and universe, trusting calm safe spirit.

[@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna]

Blk Woman✨

[@Dharmarenee]

Loved her from the beginning, well rounded and self-aware.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nomusakhumalo3332]

I know Trevor didn't say "thatha wena!"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂...that's the ultimate hype/cheer right there!❤

[@sphe4047]

His South African-Ness is showing! Ngihappy.

[@nomusakhumalo3332]

@@sphe4047 lol I know ryt...

[@zinhlemthabela7007]

I think Trevor forgot where he was. Probably too 😌 . I love it though, it was genuine!!

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

@Nomusa Khumalo He sure did, I also heard it, goes to show that he hasn't forgotten where he's from

[@moi9903]

You know the boy is settled!!! Love it for him.

[@geesaidit541]

Janelle M. Awesomely beautiful, creative and talented young lady!💕

[@DrFOJ]

She's beautiful and smart!

[@blythecoleman-mumford2934]

A phenomenal human. A gift to this planet and moment in time!

[@stevelovesdrones]

Can you imagine if they just got to hang out one night? Like just making pasta together, drinking wine, hitting 1,000 different topics at full speed, and making each other laugh the whole time. It just seems like they would be very respectful and kind to each other. I hope they get to be friends at least.

[@rainierterucha8907]

Listen to comedy gold podcast of kevin hart. The one he interviewed trevor noah. She have the same sentiments with what trevor is looking for.

[@thembasithole1170]

“ Thaata wena ! “ 😂❤️

[@katlegoletsapa9310]

Thought I was crazy 😂

[@mnelisimcuma1798]

The South African in him came out. 🤣🔥🔥

[@germasehloho9610]

O nqabotse blind 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

South Africans will definitely relate

[@AprilMartinChartrandMS]

The book sound like Octavia Bulter's books.... love that she is doing that SI-Fi Genre.

[@jasmineelliott6652]

I LOVE this lady!!! I’ve been listening to her music since 2010 and I’ve been hooked ever since. Her music just transports me all through the timelines of our lives! She is such an experience. 😍😍😍

[@fundisiweyengwa9951]

Not Trevor saying "THATHA WENA!" 🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️

[@TheDAPler]

Love this woman and her creations.

[@Sarah-gm9tq]

How was it even possible for me to fall further in love with Janelle Monae

[@KCNwokoye]

Love Janelle and her speaking voice. So much wisdom wrapped up.

[@mfundopascal7953]

South Africans are about to go crazy on Twitter for that "Thatha Wena" 🤪😂

[@mizzury54]

She is soooo beautiful and what a great speaking voice !

[@jso6790]

I cannot love her more. So much brilliance packed inside her brain.

[@pn2438]

It’s Trevor gassing her “Eyyyyy thatha wena” 😂❤️you must love Trevor Noah

[@nicholec2529]

This interview was one of my favorites, I love them both. Real people that I wish I could meet someday 😁❤💯💯

[@parangaricutirimi000]

i fell in love with the way she talks and her thought process. so very interesting

[@senselocke]

If I was to pick one person in all the world who I most strongly suspect is a goddess living amongst us incognito, it's her. She's unearthly in movement, tone, grace, everything. And this book sounds brilliant, need to get a copy!

[@mikeg7244]

Her voice is her best asset 🖤

[@cheetahvolcano]

Creating our best earth life

[@mlggamer5296]

After hearing those stories and what they are about I'm just like you have to make a movie of that! that would be so cool

[@andrew_owens7680]

Giving credit to ghost authors and participating makes her much bigger than if she simply published the book without credit. Hats off!

[@judyk2987]

The work of a true artist!!!

[@tifftroser9309]

Wow‼️❤️ I'm mesmerized by her charisma, looks, and warmth

[@tonyshawley7536]

Janelle lives her full self with the fullest of truth all the while being extremely humble, loving and seeing all detailed positivity around her and others. Seeing what's hidden from most or what others would think is magic. Love you J.M.

[@theuser314]

I love her! Need an extended edition or between the scenes with her for sure!!!

[@cmac3616]

"I'm Amazing" so Powerful!

[@dani3202]

💜🤗love her now I'm a bigger fan🎶⭐🤩

[@ashleyvaughn5213]

They both encouraging each other💛

[@RealLaone]

There's just something about this woman... Is it even possible to get bored around her?

[@jlbueno0611]

She herself is art .

[@lydianbreaux9332]

No se

[@AliSalladin]

Cause she from KC.

[@normstuff8563]

Janelle Monae is a “they”, not a “her”. You’re being offensive.

[@aking2330]

She is so beautiful, even when I saw her in person. She shine such a amazing artist to be admired

[@tarathomas4945]

Thank you for having her on the show. You are so right! Everything she does turns to gold. I did not know she had a book but now that I know, I have to get it! Great read for this summer! I love you J ♥️❤️♥️❤️♥️

[@ashleyvaughn5213]

One of a kind individual💛AMAZING

[@AnnettesVlogCorner]

She's Amazing!!! Great Show!💯💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👏

[@davidjordan1476]

charismatic, elegant, luxurious, confident. I love you Janelle Monae

[@purpleness64]

She is flawless!!

[@tileniuushona9374]

I got chills listening to this🥶💙

[@djohn515]

She’s stunning

[@mlggamer5296]

I am in love with her dress it looks amazing. Very shiny and beautiful. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@LindaC616]

She always has the most amazing outfits and makeup. Everything is perfect

[@lalalaism1]

Otherworldly! Her on this set is magical. So futuristic in the coolest way.

[@pandora4037]

"Man I'm floating," me too Janelle me too 🥰

[@Ngasii]

She is one of my FAVOURITE people!❤️

[@ypayne9871]

Love me some Janelle Mona'e!!! Such an Amazing person, I believe inside and out.

[@zombieloveserte]

What an interesting path she thought of. Can’t wait to read this!

[@TheDevnul]

First time I saw her was on Later with Jools Holland. She sang Tightrope. I was blown away. Very few artists just draw you in on their first performance.

[@leelahbug4960]

I loooooove her!!

[@beautifulcrazy]

I love this woman!

[@fortnersgarden2526]

...a true gem...both of them ♡

[@Drutzie]

She is so beautiful!

[@kahnicacole5692]

Another beautiful interview Trevor. Thank you.

[@Tweetybby2008]

I would watch the show. I just purchased the audible book and cant wait to start it. 💛

[@VusaMkhaya]

When Trevor says "Thatha Wena" 🤣

[@alarcon99]

Madame Monae was incredible in the Harriet Tubman movie

[@livvi8217]

I am so hype to read this book 😬

[@boitumelosephiri6876]

I love her voice

[@andilezama903]

Trevor just said thatha wena to Janelle Monae 😂😂😂.

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

I'm guessing she was so enamored by the phrase that she kinda tried to find a translation for the phrase, or she was focused on the interview that she didn't want to ask him what it meant

[@QWNSWORDS]

She is such a Queen!

[@schawdaya]

I should watch this every day, this is amazing.

[@juliethompson3706]

She walked out like a QUEEN!

[@tshabalalatshabalala8114]

I love her.

[@pranjalahluwalia]

She is so adorable😍

[@barbarajeanne8351]

I have to read this book !!!

[@kingdawg5830]

I've dated her in my mind for years now. We are happy

[@ndankhonzamunlo5328]

That "Thatha Wena!" was heartfelt! 😂😂😂

[@Kozette88]

Love her🌻

[@OrangeSplash7]

What a Queen👑

[@MsColetha]

I am glad she made it through