With this industry recognition, the album has also been more successful commercially, officially reaching the number 17 spot on the Billboard 200.
And the couple tried to keep some heat in the bedroom by filming some tongue action! Monae put her incredible figure on display in a cheeky striped two-piece for an afternoon under the sun with her girls.
In 2016, she had major roles in two feature films, Hidden Figures and Moonlight, for which she received widespread praise.