For Halloween, eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe transformed into the fly that stole the October 7 vice presidential debate right from underneath the two sparring candidates.
The famed winged insect perched atop current Vice President Mike Pence‘s head for two minutes and three seconds as he weighed in on racial justice and police brutality with Senator Kamala Harris.
‘Known as the FLYCON to you. But [I] am FLYYYRENE to my family,’ the Kansas City-born 34-year-old – who boasts 6.9M social media followers – wrote on Saturday.
‘Flytastic!’ For Halloween, eight-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monáe transformed into the fly that stole the October 7 vice presidential debate
Stole the show! The famed winged insect perched atop current Vice President Mike Pence’s head for two minutes and three seconds as he weighed in on racial justice and police brutality with Senator Kamala Harris
‘Since the debate a lot has happened. I can’t wait for you to get to know ME…Ready for my close up. The people are still buzzing about ME. I will not let a conniving politician and his brittle comb over control my narrative.’
Janelle added: ‘It’s funny man. They used to chase me down to swat me. Now they chasing me for autographs. Life crazy. #flygirlsruntheworld.’
Monáe (born Robinson) showcased her elaborate costume both with and without human clothing selected by her loyal stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn.
Alex Navarro crafted the Venus Fly songstress’ handmade bodysuit while the iridescent wings were created by Angela Jarman and Sasha Glasser.
![The Kansas City-born 34-year-old wrote on Saturday: 'Known as the FLYCON to you. But [I] am FLYYYRENE to my family. Since the debate a lot has happened. I can't wait for you to get to know ME'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/11/02/07/35136060-8904535-image-a-182_1604303569249.jpg)
The Kansas City-born 34-year-old wrote on Saturday: ‘Known as the FLYCON to you. But [I] am FLYYYRENE to my family. Since the debate a lot has happened. I can’t wait for you to get to know ME’
Janelle continued: ‘Ready for my close up. The people are still buzzing about ME. I will not let a conniving politician and his brittle comb over control my narrative’
‘Time really does fly when you’re having fun!’ Monáe showcased her elaborate costume both with and without human clothing selected by her loyal stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn
BTS: Someone called Mochii sculpted Janelle’s headpiece while Sasha Glasser and Laney Chantal ‘supervised’ and helped with the special effects make-up
Someone called Mochii sculpted Janelle’s headpiece while Sasha Glasser and Laney Chantal ‘supervised’ and helped with the special effects make-up.
While getting made up in Los Angeles, Monáe as Flyrene shared a funny exchange with her ‘publicist’ aka This Close director Jordan Firstman.
The Turntables singer’s costume earned the praise of Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Octavia Spencer, Leslie Odom, Jr., Diane Kruger, Nia Long, Andra Day, Lauren Jauregui, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, La La Anthony, and Jack Huston.
‘I may look fly but I’m honestly just winging it’: Alex Navarro crafted the Venus Fly songstress’ handmade bodysuit while the iridescent wings were created by Angela Jarman and Sasha Glasser
Team: While getting made up in Los Angeles, Monáe as Flyrene shared a funny exchange with her ‘publicist’ aka This Close director Jordan Firstman (L)
‘GIRL’: The Turntables singer’s costume earned the praise of Halle Berry, Julianne Moore, Octavia Spencer, Leslie Odom, Jr., Diane Kruger, Nia Long, Andra Day, Lauren Jauregui, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, La La Anthony, and Jack Huston
‘FLYYYYY AF! #halloween2020’: Janelle certainly blew away three-time Grammy winner Lizzo’s store-bought version of the same exact costume she unveiled last Friday
Janelle certainly blew away three-time Grammy winner Lizzo’s store-bought version of the same exact costume she unveiled last Friday.
The Antebellum actress currently plays the co-founder of Ms. magazine, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, in Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem biopic The Glorias now streaming on Amazon Prime Video/VOD.
The feminist flick – also starring Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, and Bette Midler – scored a 68% critic approval rating (out of 116 reviews) and audience rating (out of 41 users) on Rotten Tomatoes.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video/VOD! The Antebellum actress plays the co-founder of Ms. magazine, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, in Julie Taymor’s Gloria Steinem biopic The Glorias
Out now: The feminist flick – also starring Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, and Bette Midler – scored a 68% critic approval rating and audience ratin on Rotten Tomatoes