Lupita Nyong’o Addresses Janelle Monae Relationship Hypothesis


Lupita Nyong’o and Janelle Monae David Fisher/Shutterstock; Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock

Simply pals? Lupita Nyong’o understands why followers proceed to ship her and BFF Janelle Monáe amid their years-long relationship.

“She has magnetism that they had been clearly selecting up on,” Nyong’o, 40, instructed Rolling Stone in its new cowl story about Monáe, 37, printed on Monday, Could 22.  “She is that enigmatic. Individuals are interested by enigmatic individuals.”

The Black Panther actress, who has been friends with the Grammy nominee since assembly on the 2014 Met Gala, famous that she’s “not shocked” by hypothesis over the ladies’s dynamic.


Lupita Nyong’o, Janelle Monae and Michael B. Jordan on the Kim Kardashian West After Occasion MediaPunch/Shutterstock

“I don’t thoughts being related along with her in any capability,” Nyong’o stated of the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller actress, who publicly got here out in 2018 as pansexual.

The Oscar winner, who’s at present courting Selema Masekela, continued to sing Monáe’s praises, calling her an “extraordinarily gifted” actress.

“It’s constructed into her spirit,” Nyong’o instructed the journal. “Her openness creates intimacy onscreen. It’s actually cool to see her transfer from one factor to a different and do it with such mastery.”

Regardless of their shut connection, the Sulwe writer confessed: “Simply since you’re a detailed buddy of hers doesn’t imply you get to know every part about her. I feel that’s what makes her fascinating as an artist.”

Monáe agreed with Nyong’o’s evaluation, telling the outlet, “I’ve a coverage and settlement with myself — that is part of my life that I need to maintain personal.”

The Antebellum actress, who identifies as nonbinary and makes use of she/her they usually/them pronouns, defined that she has a line that she’s not prepared to cross as a public determine.

“I can discuss my id, I can discuss my sexuality. I can discuss all issues Janelle Monáe with out having to enter element,” she stated. “You realize what I imply? It’s not needed.”

Monáe concluded: “I’m not obligated to share my story. No person’s obligated.”

Though Nyong’o is completely happy to be in Monáe’s orbit, she confirmed in December 2022 by way of Instagram that she is courting Masekela, 51.

“We simply click on! 💘 @selema #thisismylove #nuffsaid,” the Us star captioned a video of the couple completely in sync in a wide range of totally different outfits.

The TV host and sports activities commentator shared the identical clip by way of his Instagram web page, captioning it, “Hearts are synched. My entire and precise love @lupitanyongo. ❤️❤️❤️.”