Janelle Monae celebrated her queerness and identity as she challenged other non-binary people to break into the acting industry after collecting the Critics Choice SeeHer award.
The 37-year-old rapper and actress became the seventh recipient of the award, which has included Viola Davis, Gal Gadot, Claire Foy, Kristen Bell, Zendaya and Halle Berry.
The CCA SeeHer award honours a woman who advocates for gender equality, portrays characters with authenticity, defies stereotypes and pushes boundaries. Monae was presented with the award by her Glass Onion co-star Kate Hudson, and received a standing ovation from the CCA audience at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
