Janelle Monáe Opens Up About Her Celebrity Crush

Janelle Monae, has met her idol & worked alongside them.

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On Thursday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show,

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Janelle, reflected on working with some biggest names in the entertainment world.

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Additionally, one she had a crush on.

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Janelle, 38, revealed to host, that

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she was one of the many who, nursed a crush on actress, Nia Long,

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When, I first got into the Industry,

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Nia Long was one of the 1stactors who had come & see me perform,

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And I remember hugging her,

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she recalled: she definitely was my crush.

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She said, she exchanged contact information with Long and

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The two became friends as time went on.

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