Janelle Monáe: Whether I Show Skin or Not, I Won’t Adjust My Freedom for Your Comfort

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Жыл бұрын

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In this episode of What's Underneath, actress and singer Janelle Monáe honors every version of themself by bringing back their iconic tuxedo, a symbol of her early career, only to shed it once again as a celebration of her newfound freedom in her body and sensuality.
Where Janelle once relied on their androgynous presentation as a means of pushing back against societal pressures to conform to gender norms, they have since discovered that their gender fluidity transcends the confines of how they dress and can be found whether they’re covered up or wearing no clothes at all.
Join us as we delve into Janelle’s story, where every piece of themselves is embraced with open arms, and where you are encouraged to do the same.
Listen to Janelle’s newest album, Age of Pleasure, now available on all platforms.
Directors: Lily Mandelbaum & Elisa Goodkind
Producer: Melissa Bindi
Director of Photography: Carli Rabon & Kalea Calloway
Camera Op: Tee Vaden
Sound Op: Rommel Suniga
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@StyleLikeU1 Жыл бұрын

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@ankechi Жыл бұрын

I'd love more celebrities to start in their iconic look and become their themselves before our eyes ❤fantastic work yet again❤ thank u

@TheLaquane Жыл бұрын

Sexy Black Queen 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👑

@TheLaquane Жыл бұрын

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🧿👑💯💯💯💯

@frankiedavissr8690 11 ай бұрын

💐🔥💥💕💖🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@IsabelleMN11 Жыл бұрын

I just love how she showed up in her original uniform, to give us the sartorial evolution of her own freedom.

@angeladickerson2979 Жыл бұрын

She did good job.

@MoralObligation Жыл бұрын

They identify as nonbinary:}

@landonprice5656 Жыл бұрын

Big Krit- Digital Roses don't die

@styleLikeU12 Жыл бұрын

Hey wassup

@styleLikeU12 Жыл бұрын

@@angeladickerson2979 hay are you doing?

@emmaanderson-white3281 Жыл бұрын

Her little hug to herself when beginning to cry 😭that's the self love I'm trying to reach

@jessicat2304 Жыл бұрын

@@xx-qn7bc amazing. Can I ask what it changed within you ?

@demondjones7536 Жыл бұрын

We'll go into your bathroom. Get naked then hug yourself. See how you feel afterwards but you will never reach that level because it's all fake. Men love women. Go get yourself a suitable man so that he can love you. That's how you reach it.

@tambob82 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit. You mean we can hug ourselves??😢😮❤

@lilyt18 Жыл бұрын

Me too 💙

@AlohaParis87 Жыл бұрын

Came here about the hug

@cassidym.7687 Жыл бұрын

people have been shitting on Janelle for showing more skin lately as if it's not her own choice. Glad they got to be on here and talk about it.

@dizmop Жыл бұрын

It's not that I feel It's not her choice, it's just boring and predictable and a space where patriarchy wants women, sexualised and self-objectified and I thought she was more of an individual, a woman who valued her art and femininity and didn't follow the herd, Women are more than nakedness and s3x. She actually seems quite contrived

@Josef4R4m1rez Жыл бұрын

@@dizmop judging a person for showing skin in the name of feminism and female liberation (even though janelle doesn't identify as a woman) is extremely judgemental and backwards of you.

@marydarko3380 Жыл бұрын

@@dizmopfrom what you’ve typed, you have some issues that need unpacking if you feel that way

@OddWeird461 Жыл бұрын

@@dizmopJanelle Monáe (And anyone else) can do what they want to do and no one cares what you think. As if anyone showing their body off is a problem. It’s only a problem for backwards and intolerant people. If you don’t want to show yours, then don’t. Otherwise you should mind your business

@sharnitaitt7632 Жыл бұрын

@@dizmop seems like you didn't actually listen to anything they said during the interview...🤔

@marydarko3380 Жыл бұрын

“I should not be made to feel bad or be shamed cause you cannot control your own urges” THE WAY I wanna shout that from the rooftops, I literally have journaled about this in the past cause I’ve been told by people close to me (family) in the past to cover myself up, wear a bra etc. cause ooh, what will the men be thinking, the horror of it all lol! but like, whyyy do I have to be the one covering up to control THEIR urges, that’s not my responsibility!!

@OddWeird461 Жыл бұрын

Hear hear!

@aywancfc Жыл бұрын

Damn straight ❤

@mancha500 Жыл бұрын

Yassssssssssssssssss!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

@Oxygen257 Жыл бұрын

There are people who ask and say the same thing about certain women in the world and the way they have been conditioned via a certain belief system to cover up their bodies from head to toe. I am sure you can figure out the group of women I am speaking about. My comment would be removed if I use specifics.

@samantharivera7747 Жыл бұрын

Ma'am, with all do respect there is a good reason for women to cover up and we should care about how we affect men. Don't women want men to care about how they affect women? Men are not sensitive like women, yet there is a desire for men to be sensitive towards women. Why should men have to change their nature to make us feel comfortable, to appease our emotions. Look at the way men treat each other. I doubt women want that kind of treatment. So it goes both ways. Women including myself and society do not understand the seriousness of male sexuality. Trans men have discovered this and realize it's no joke. Until any woman can spend a day as a man with male hormones, you won't understand why it's a good idea for women to not overexpose themselves. Just saying there's usually a good reason for these kinds of things.

@Oxygen257 Жыл бұрын

I love her quote, “I won’t adjust my freedom for your comfort.” This statement can be an effective mindset in so many situations in society and cultures around the world.

@nedramiller Жыл бұрын

That statement needs to be put on a billboard

@fiveduece52 Жыл бұрын

Everybody free don't mean men can walk around with our dycc out

@jeromehenderson8783 11 ай бұрын

It seems inconsiderate, willing to infringe on others for self gratification

@scerb100 11 ай бұрын

@@jeromehenderson8783it depends what it is and the context of where you are. But anywhere where a man can be shirtless… a beach, a park, outside doing whatever… a woman should be able to do. This isn’t just about social norms but about legal precedent. It should not be ILLEGAL for a woman to be topless. Then it’s up to each individual to make that choice for themselves. More freedom is good.

@hadrianhexe9603 11 ай бұрын

@jeromehenderson8783 What someone does to themselves does not infringe on you. Hence '/my/ freedom'

@Lovenik77 Жыл бұрын

I love how she hangs her coat and hat rather than toss them on the floor. Nothing is wrong with the latter, but this choice says something about her and how she feels about herself and her belongings.🥰

@damongraham1398 Жыл бұрын

also that she is being filmed. Not hating just saying.

@WandafulWrldWide Жыл бұрын

I felt the way she placed her clothing said a lot about who she is also. Even the clothes placed on the floor was done so carefully and somewhat neatly. She seems organized, yet comfortable and deeply thoughtful. I loved this interview. Thank you. 🎉

@ogechiinternational8025 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing.. & thought, I would do the same but wondered if I’ve never seen that knob there before.

@Lovenik77 Жыл бұрын

@@ogechiinternational8025 exactly! I’ve never noticed it before either.

@jessicat2304 Жыл бұрын

@@WandafulWrldWidethis. It’s somewhat saying she respects all aspects of her. Past and present. And she honors them

@beatricehart5614 Жыл бұрын

" I won't betray you again." Those words cut deep. It reminds me of all those times I picked myself apart. All those times I blamed myself when someone assaulted me. All those times I let people who were unworthy to use my body. I have to forgive myself and love all those parts of myself so I can find true freedom like Janelle.

@oof5220 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna be a little vulnerable in this but I hope some can relate. I remember watching Monáe when I was in 8th grade and always thought “wow a famous artist who doesn’t reveal much” mostly because at that time I didn’t like showing off my body and was into wearing “masculine clothing” (ie baggy pants and shirts). Today, I’m still struggling to love my body because I believe that if I don’t show off some skin I will never attract a male, but always felt uncomfortable wearing tight clothing and dresses especially since I’m not the preferred body type. When Monáe came out with their new album I was pissed because I thought “girls like me can’t get no representation” and thought the music industry was pressuring them into revealing themselves for views. I was wrong. So dead wrong. The way I see them love and accept themselves made me bawl after this video. I deeply apologize for my way of thinking because this helped me realize I’ve been healing the wrong pain. It’s gonna take me some time to believe “I am not responsible for your urges” and “I’m sexy whether I’m revealing or not” but I’m working my damn hardest cause I want to be able to look at myself and say “I love you”. Thank you for this video I apologize if my comment is too long 😅.

@epiphanyfanatic1167 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being vulnerable ❤

@universoulofcielo Жыл бұрын

oh my- first thank you for being vulnerable. i admire your courage to be open with the world. this is beautiful. second, i pray you look into the mirror and see who it is you are, your deeper than your physical.✨ i am challenged at times to embody “i am not responsible for your urges” and say f*ck you, this is me and i feel no shame or guilt about it. we’ll get there ☺️

@get_aclue4218 Жыл бұрын

Be YOU! And everyone else who cares to be in your presence WILL ADJUST. You are beautiful. We all are

@julieuk5855 Жыл бұрын

Your comment was great.

@stormyzee5272 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you more openness, love and acceptance on your journey.

@lovenightfall Жыл бұрын

Janelle Monáe’s music video “Make Me Feel” was the first time I ever saw someone representing me. The first time I felt that recognition, and resonance. Representation is everything. At the time it was their bisexuality and rejoicing of it that made me feel seen - but her androgyneity and celebration of that as well has always been just as influential, even before I realized they were non-binary like me. Their music has also always stoked my passion for and learning process around anti-racism. They are such wonderful role models for fighting against systemic discrimination and oppression in all forms. As a teacher, I want to make more lesson plans around their works. As a former academic, I daydream about writing a phd on their afrofuturistic emotion picture and other similarly political and deeply moving works. As a singer, I would take their Pynk album to a desert island and be contented to parse her lyrics, harmonize, and float on her music. As a human, I owe so much joy and learning and feeling seen to their music.

@ogechiinternational8025 Жыл бұрын

Asè!💖

@beejj6190 Жыл бұрын

Wow.. all that overly verbose prose for someone who is simply now prepared to sexually objectify / disrespect themselves to try and get attention to get a hit album. You pretentious sheep wokesters crack me up, lol.

@WargodFilms Жыл бұрын

At the end of the she a grown ass woman she do as she please people who shame her for showing skin is the one that uncomfortable in there own skin so they got to find someone else to make them uncomfortable with them.

@styleLikeU12 Жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@taylorschahn5596 Жыл бұрын

I've always been drawn to Janelle because they seem so fluid, but also autonomous in their work and in their expression. It has been comforting and freeing to witness. They seem like a genuinely sweet person.

@donnytheflow Жыл бұрын

As a Janelle Monae fan from day, I didn't know how much I needed this video. Their departure from the initial Black and White styling left me bittersweet, wanting more of the Cindy Mayweather, Afrofuturistic style and storytelling but appreciative of their discovery of self. Fast forward some, here I am finding liberation and a reclaiming of my own self, identity and body image and it feels like I'm being encouraged by the artist I thought I "lost" many moons ago. Thank you StyleLIkeU & Janelle for this incredible lens and meditation.

@ogechiinternational8025 Жыл бұрын

Oooh but do you remember many moons😍😍😍

@linalovesvids Жыл бұрын

THIS!!! What also surprised me was listening to her new album and hearing the fusion between the her early music and now. She's learned how to embrace all of her and its amazing.

@SB1AMINE Жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said better myself!

@Piccolo... 11 ай бұрын

Fandroids represent 🫡

@isabellableu97 11 ай бұрын

💙 WOW ‼️💯 I, Couldn't Have Said It Better.... Kudos, Sir

@nahomimatos5555 Жыл бұрын

High school me is doing BACKFLIPS right now, I have grown up with this channel nd Janelle’s work… I’m 26 now, it’s incredible how this has come together

@eugeniedelalampe Жыл бұрын

I will not betray my body. What a profound phrase for women who are too often asked to betray themselves in all the meanings of these words. Thank you

@wistopherchris Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most touching interviews I've seen from her. Watching her journey over the years has been a joy. And necessary. She's been a mirror in a way of my own growth. I'm thankful for just being able to witness.

@Nava5ha7 Жыл бұрын

"I'm mirroring back your discomfort". I feel that and I appreciate the journey. You clearly see the hypocrisy in some people, today, making comments like "what happen to the suits?", "why has she sold out?", "She's just like everyone else now", etc, etc. These people are not fans, imo. Because if they were, they would remember "Metropolis". They would remember 'Jane Lee' and 'Suzie Scorcher'. They would remember you performing Mushrooms & Roses live and drawing a beautiful nude form of a female. They would remember 'Yoga'. They would remember the LONG version of 'Pink', 'Make Me Feel'. Why is this shocking?! Keep doing you, Janelle! ❤

@Marjol Жыл бұрын

Following Janelle and StyleLikeU for years and years and it's so exciting to see this collaboration. Such a good fit. In every sense of the word.

@Gestureye7x Жыл бұрын

janelle monáe just oozes presence and warm sense of self and whewwww, how thankful we are to witness it with our eyes and ears. wholeness.

@0000asdfasdf0000 Жыл бұрын

What she said! "I should not be made to feel ashamed because you cannot control your own urges" ! Nailed it!

@shalomsierra88 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but “I’m mirroring back your discomforts” made me smile, as if I needed to hear that my discomforts are good.

@calisongbird Жыл бұрын

She wasn’t saying they’re good or bad. You read that into it. She was just saying she’s mirroring them.

@lorimercer7999 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Talk about integrity, telling herself she won’t betray her body/her self again. And I am cherishing the sexiness of stretchmarks. After all, they show our journey and growth. Amazing episode.

@jessicalohmeyer9508 Жыл бұрын

"For my spirit, that did not dim itself for those who did not understand it, it's still shining." Wow. Powerful. Thank you Janelle for shining, so that we may shine our own spirits.

@missknight9 Жыл бұрын

This was so powerful. I love the way she went from covering her self with her hair and limbs at the end, to even shedding those subconscious layers. This is the level of love and freedom I hope to one day reach. Thank you for showing us what that can look like.

@intenebrisveritas Жыл бұрын

I've been so happy to follow along with Janelle Monáe's journey as a long time fan of their work and fellow enby/queer person. It's so validating to see nonbinary people talk about their comfort with their body and that journey to finding that comfort in ways that were similar to my own journey. It's just do fantastic that there's Black nonbinary people who are so open, amazing, and visible at this time with everything going on right now. I hope that helps other (Black) enbies know we're here, your valid, and you too can find joy and peace with yourself one day.

@niamhs6042 Жыл бұрын

I almost cried at "when I'm with the people I love and I know they love me I feel beauty". I have an amazing family and I've also struggled with being present because I've been worrying about the future. Janelle's honesty is part of what makes her such an incredible artist and even though I only really discovered their music this year, I can see the evolution through their music which is amazing. I think I feel confident in myself but I could be more confident in the world and in front of others and janelle inspires me to do that. She is a true artist and seems like a wonderful person.

@Joizygyrl926 Жыл бұрын

This was truly a beautiful interview. She gave us so much of herself and I for one am appreciative of that.

@johntirado-glover3574 Жыл бұрын

Embracing your Authentic True Self is everything. Thanks Janelle Monae for sharing your Truth.

@BMarie-hr2md Жыл бұрын

I love her vulnerability and how she honors herself ❤

@aywancfc Жыл бұрын

I feel like her mindset is so transcendent and free. I love what she said and feel inspired by her courage to show up bravely. It’s so beautiful to learn how to love yourself, how much work and effort it takes to undo the toxicity and harm that dysfunction creates. As women I think we’ve been trained to feel ashamed (self conscious about our bodies). This causes so much harm, and it’s so hard to validate ourselves and understand where that feeling of shame came from (it didn’t come from us, and we never deserved it).

@I_amsoprecious Жыл бұрын

This may be the most impactful StyleLikeU that I've seen (and I've watched alot). Janelle's celebration of her body and reclamation of her joy at 16:09 is a word for all of us. Thank you for bringing this into the world.

@APlanetCalledOther Жыл бұрын

I used to think that referring to oneself in plural form was confusing but now as time goes on I think that it's fitting for myself as well because I have various aspects of myself and I think that sheds light on that. It helps to acknowledge that you have transformed and you're multifaceted as a human being.

@ladyedraven Жыл бұрын

I love this Artist. She is so beautiful, and she look great too. When I started on my "being my true self" journey, she was the first on my music therapy list. I hope Janelle Monae's shine never fades.

@hellaSwankkyToo Жыл бұрын

AHHOMG. i've never tapped on a notification faster IN. MY. LIFE! 🤩

@swiftbanderilla Жыл бұрын

It’s so wonderful to live at a time when this human does. So much permission they share. I screamed when those lashes came off. Sooo cool, so honest, so free! Also, so talented… but humble.

@maibritton2882 Жыл бұрын

stunning! so many things that Janelle spoke of resonated with me. I was also taught to not bring attention to myself. But as a plus size person that was difficult. I did not wear shorts until I was 30 due to body image issues. Now at 52 I wear dresses right below that knees and I go bare arm. I love that way I look. I am proud too still be living on this earth at 52 with my beautiful salt and pepper hair that I cant wait for it to get white . Each year is an accomplishment.

@veecastro6028 Жыл бұрын

The bravery, the confidence, the courage ugh I love her.

@crimsonstar108 Жыл бұрын

I originally found it very appealing that Janelle didn't show skin and that their uniform really drew attention to their face and words. I just love that their appearance is all guided by how it makes THEM feel. They don't exist for consumption. They're expressing themselves, and they're guiding it all.

@andersonne Жыл бұрын

I dont have the words to express how healing, relatable, wholesome and more this is……QUEEN JANELLE❤ u are

@towaniisme Жыл бұрын

I have no words other than LOVE. Something about Janelle makes me feel seen and want to be seen as Me.

@WokiesASMR Жыл бұрын

Water Slide had me wiggling in my chair. Thanks, My Lady for being such a Goddess.

@ctheo2020 Жыл бұрын

Welp, thank you Janelle for this beautiful masterclass in self love and new consciousness. More and huge greatness is ahead for you!

@Thatmainchick Жыл бұрын

Love Janelle Monet. I have always been made to feel ashamed of my body and I relate to her so much. I am learning to honor myself and love who I am at every stage of my life.

@taliac825 Жыл бұрын

It’s so important hear non binary people afab talk about their journey w their b00bs, it really helps to normalize and embrace our bodies outside of the binary. so freeing!!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗

@suckmyartauds Жыл бұрын

Literallyy!! Loving what you got on your chest don't make you feminine or masculine or anything!

@GDL364 Жыл бұрын

Women you mean

@suckmyartauds Жыл бұрын

@@GDL364 please get a hobby

@noyoucanthavemyname6447 Жыл бұрын

@@GDL364Janelle is non binary please don’t speak from ignorance it’s not a cute look

@sarapowers8827 Жыл бұрын

That part really hit home for me bc I could never be androgynous bc of my body shape. I know its something we go through but it's still nice hearing it and knowing I'm not alone

@laurakwise1 Жыл бұрын

As a Black woman in my mid 30s, I really appreciate Janelle’s story of evolution as I’m going through a period of evolution myself. I’ve been a fan since Metropolis and have loved every era of Janelle’s story, including The Age of Pleasure which I’ve currently had on repeat. We go through seasons, we change, we don’t like something one day and the next day we love it, we grow. Fantastic interview!

@leonielefaucheurwoodward789 Жыл бұрын

Janelle is a very eloquent intelligent person who I think is one of the inspirational individuals of our time. More power to her ❤

@Oceanflow84 Жыл бұрын

I love everything that Janelle represents, her authenticity, her truth, her grace and courage 👏🏼 I am consistently inspired by Janelle ✨ to never abandon myself again ❤️‍🩹 and to love every part of me.

@theyb_ Жыл бұрын

Janelle speaks to my spirit with the journey they’ve went on, they’re truly incredible in their authentic self. ❤

@theresalimes4936 Жыл бұрын

The joy and pain of growing, evolving and becoming, unapologetically, your best and truest self! An insightful and generous interview that will certainly encourage others to accept and love themselves fiercely!💗

@mustelidify Жыл бұрын

Janelle is the coolest cat in town.

@caoh99 Жыл бұрын

I love her voice so much, it makes me feel so calm and comfortable

@tonyasbeautylooks Жыл бұрын

Unapologetically authentic, I respect her choosing what she feels is best for her.

@themeowlife Жыл бұрын

i just love her. She seems like such a wonderful person to have in your life.

@jazzautumn4806 Жыл бұрын

We love you Janelle! Every drop, every flame, every grain, every breath. In this world of “molding”, sameness, and quiet, your continuous “self” has warmed me and inspired me. Being yourself and watching the world bend like weeds around you is sooo refreshing!

@MocaUniverse Жыл бұрын

I think I finally have a role model 🥹 Just by Janelle being Janelle I am so inspired to be myself. To get to their level of peace in my own way. I definitely see myself in their words, thoughts, and ideologies and it's been a beautiful experience to be able to feel that connection with such an authentic and unique human being. I'll be cheering them on the whole way long, thanks for the vulnerability Janelle. This one is a contender for my fav. episode of the series, thank you ❤️

@b.wilder1663 Жыл бұрын

This has always been one of my favorite channels and Janelle Monáe has always been one of my favorite artists, so this combo, and hearing how much she loves this channel too, made my day. As each person on this planet experiences personal evolution throughout their lives, hearing other people's stories and experiences, and their thoughts on same, is part of what helps the tribe of humanity connect. And THAT, to me, is divine energy. Thank you to Monáe for bringing her truth and power to this particular stage.

@paolaarnez5840 Жыл бұрын

I'm crying. I have had problems with my body since I was 12. With not looking the way I want to and feeling as if i was betraying my body or not honoring it by trying to change or feeling uncomfortable with it. Janelle is a beautiful human and im so happy for watching this video

@kagaminek Жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of Janelle for many years and I'm still absolutely amazed by them. what a phenomenal person💖

@dyamonjones7497 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful being! The evolution of their music and learning more about their personal journey is such a special experience as a fan/listener

@lakeshiag.3303 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Natural beauty INSIDE and OUT. I respect how genuine she is even in a world where it isn't well accepted. Glad I came across this!

@SwashBuckTief Жыл бұрын

8:27 One of my favorite quotes is from Memoirs of a Geisha, which I think is somewhat relevant here: "Water can carve its way even through stone. And when trapped, water makes a new path." I get that they're saying they're like both. I just like that water can surround, be held by, or even pass through rock. They can exist harmoniously in so many different ways. I think Janelle's relationship with their different elements is beautiful 💖

@lotuslife86 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love and resonate with this.

@stormyzee5272 Жыл бұрын

What she said about family and public embarrassment is so relatable. I related to that so deeply. Especially wanting to always be present with the people you love and not letting them down. Its like we have limited time with each other and sometimes theres so much guilt for not living each moment to the fullest.

@thehadassahh Жыл бұрын

I want to save this video forever. I am crying, felt this in my spirit

@GLesbihonest Жыл бұрын

Protect this woman at all cost!! Such a beautiful spirit!! 🙏🏾😊💙🌈

@forward_ever_ever2595 Жыл бұрын

Pray for her. Her and many have the veil over their eyes

@colinbeauche Жыл бұрын

I love hearing this woman speak, both as an artist and a powerfully beautiful human being.

@susannelynette2089 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Janelle! You have helped me to feel free - to exist as I am - to be true to myself - and throughout it all, to find joy❣️🧚🏻❣️

@janisehunt7777 Жыл бұрын

Love this interview!! Thank you Janelle for being vulnerable and giving the public a glimpse into your personal journey of evolution!! 🖤🤍

@3RoseNoire3 Жыл бұрын

Such wisdom, such beauty, such grace. Thank you so much Janelle for this moving experience ✨🤍

@Marianne_C_O_Art Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I found this series. I've had 15yrs of health issues, changing body and physicality. I'm now in my mid-50's and had been struggling to accept my new shape and new reduced abilities but am finally, FINALLY appreciating what & who I've grown into. Thank you for helping me to do that.

@alyssashannon1218 Жыл бұрын

Listened to this while washing my hair & caring for myself, this video was so healing and beautiful

@mashaundasings94 Жыл бұрын

I love them 😩 so glad that they did this !

@RoyGibson Жыл бұрын

That was profound, I love how she thinks of gender and style. Been a fan since tightrope and is she's one of my favourite ever artists.

@amoraslucha 11 ай бұрын

"I've apologized to my body, to my cells. I've let my body know that it's us, we have the autonomy, and I won't betray you. I won't betray my body, i won't betray me for anybody. I may have betrayed us before but not again. Not again. Not again" - this made me cry, resonates deeply

@ng3147 Жыл бұрын

this moved me to tears multiple times... there is no other celebrity I can look up to to this extent. she's everything and more!!! thank you jane

@flirtynohershey Жыл бұрын

I love this so much!!!!!!! Yasssssss I love that she’s wearing what held her back. She’s now free and I love it! I’m sitting her crying because I’ve followed her from when I first saw her with outkast! Seeing how far she’s come, I’m so damn proud of her!!!!!! 💜💜💜 Janelle you are beautiful inside and out!!! Know you are loved!!!!!💜💜💜

@rubywine9487 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, fabulous, an original thinker and prolifically creative. I love her.

@keithsmith7614 Жыл бұрын

Speaking the best truth in our stupid human lives. People, this is great growth. Because you understand doesn’t mean you have to be like her, you just have gain positive perspectives.

@momentswithskhanyi8110 Жыл бұрын

She is so soft-spoken and gorgeous inside and out.

@easilystartled2203 Жыл бұрын

Good gosh, what a gorgeous human. The way they talk about their body and experience is just so beautiful. She's done so much work and the love just radiates from her.

@SwashBuckTief Жыл бұрын

This was so powerful, a deep thank to Janelle Monáe and thank you to everyone involved in this important series 💖

@thelisaofmonalisa4829 Жыл бұрын

She is powerful and amazing, role model for claiming her power and taking her space in the world.

@erikamoss9266 Жыл бұрын

I am so proud of her and the evolution Janelle is going through. So many people passed ignorant judgements on them when they released their new music video. It was most unfortunate, because those individuals were comfortable with Janelle occupying a certain space and a made up ideology in their own minds.

@centurycity2626 Жыл бұрын

This video is incredible. Thank you so much Janelle Monáe for opening up and sharing your story with us in such a vulnerable and beautiful way.

@mollyhanna1399 Жыл бұрын

AHHHH! You got JANELLE. So excited to watch this at a time where joy & pleasure are reminders as activism

@user-er6gk1wi8y Жыл бұрын

i freaked out when i saw janelle post this on her insta, then checked my youtube subs and it's here! I am incredibly excited to watch. thank you all for your work

@Phanthalaimon Жыл бұрын

Them showing so much respect and honor towards themselves and their body is such an inspiration for all of us, THANK YOU ❤

@shalomsierra88 Жыл бұрын

If anyone is watching this video, I encourage you to open your mind, unclench your eyebrows and watch this entire thing without judgement - of the person on screen and yourself. Be free and listen to the voice that is speaking to you.

@juanmcgruderjr6982 Жыл бұрын

Her PRIDE has been sexy since the first day I saw her come on the scene. She was an instant ICON. Her confidence is infectious 😉

@freeexpressionzdesignconsu3199 Жыл бұрын

Never knew this was exactly what I needed to see! Thank you Janelle for the strength you give through your freedom. Betray the Body no more! 🥰

@hannahily Жыл бұрын

Omg Janelle is so incredibly amazing

@MayasGlow Жыл бұрын

So beautiful! This is probably one of my fav episodes. Janelle has been such an icon for me, and seeing her express herself in such a raw and vulnerable way is touching 💖

@marvinraphaelmonfort8289 Жыл бұрын

love the brim the most! did a double-take! glad this series is back 🖤 just love 💗🌈 thankyou, janelle, elisa and lily 💟❤️🧡

@HBCrigs Ай бұрын

something about janelle in this interview is like a heart teacher. they seem to get the groove in a way that is radical but also transcendent and im taking notes in my own heart

@cortney2631 11 ай бұрын

I'm always learning about what awareness, growth, and self-love looks like when hearing or watching Janelle. We all just out here having experiences in these bodies, in our skin, with our feelings, and with the things and beings that have impacted us 💯 Also, really really grateful J honored that style in particular, it's a vibe and an awesome call-back. Get it in!

@theasterling3854 Жыл бұрын

I love Janelle Monae she's amazing from the beginning of her career still. And the age of pleasure album is sooooo good! Her freedom and mindset is so sexy! 💯❤❤❤

@TheGalacticGrizzly Жыл бұрын

Wow! This is definitely a video to rewatch when I feel bad about myself. Janelle is such an inspiration to me ❤️ I love what she said about referring to certain parts of yourself as elements instead of masculine/feminine!

@hayarinneh647 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite interviews. I've always been a fan of Janelle Monae. I'm just happy that our process of learning to connect with self are similar and that she found her strength in overcoming old programming by well-intended but restrictive advice.

@iloverodj Жыл бұрын

Every since I heard about Janelle Monáe's more recent, unapologetic expression of self-love and enjoyment of freedom, I came to like her, and be extremely impressed by her. I now find that I myself, on a variety levels, identify with the message she's conveying, what she represents, and who she is as a person. I'd love to do a 🎶 project with her.

@AstarteAnthro Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the way she hugs, comforts, and affirms herself CONSTANTLY. I need to do this for myself, starting now.

@selfcentredscribe Жыл бұрын

This was so beautiful. I feel so soothed. I'm touching on my body and feeling so good, reaffirming that I won't betray me, anymore. Thank you. 💗

@zakiajohnson6433 Жыл бұрын

This episode made me so emotional 😭 everything she said resonated with me on such a deep level. The journey to self love and peace while experiencing depression and anxiety takes a lot of inner work. There is so much beauty in overcoming and getting to a place of radical acceptance of self. When she said “it is not my responsibility to adjust my freedom to make you feel comfortable “ real tears 😭.