Actress and musician Janelle Monáe talks about the anti-racism protests across the U.S., her pandemic volunteer work and LGBTQ representation in her new Amazon show, 'Homecoming'
.” The twisty drama, with its thematic condemnation of corporate malfeasance, is “even more relevant” now, Monáe says — it’s about privileging “greed and capitalism over the well-being of humanity and humans.” That her character is also in a relationship with Hong Chau’s Audrey, who’s back for Season 2, made Monáe especially want the role.
When asked how she’s faring in quarantine, Monáe says: “I don’t really know what day it is most days and nights. I’m questioning time — does it even exist?” If that’s a lost feeling many of us have at the moment, Monáe is also offering concrete service. She and her company, Wondaland Arts Society, have teamed up with the coronavirus-inspired charity Project Isaiah to help feed those in need, with airline caterer Gate Gourmet making and distributing the meals.
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