Janelle Monáe says she picks roles based on “pubic hair vibrations”

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Janelle Monáe has shared that she relies on vibrations in her pubic hairs to help decide whether a movie is right for her.The Hidden Figures star spoke about her reasons behind taking certain roles in a recent reader interview article in The Guardian.When asked what attracts her to particular roles and movies, the ‘Make Me Feel’ singer shared that there are a few contributing reasons. “The story is a big one,” she explained. “Also the set: I love places that have snacks like Skittles and M&Ms on set!”However, the Moonlight actor described the other way she can tell if a role is the right fit for her: “I really have to feel it in my pubic hairs – they have to vibrate!”Speaking on her reaction to her role in 2022’s Knives Out sequel, the actor said: “My underarm hairs definitely tingled when I got the Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery script.”She continued: “That was exciting, to go to Greece and work with [director] Rian Johnson, who is a wonderful human.”However, Monáe expanded on her unique premonition, saying: “Though I don’t want anyone to go back to my old films and think: ‘Janelle Monáe picked this because her pubic hairs tingled.’”She continued to celebrate the Knives Out franchise, mentioning the upcoming third instalment, officially titled Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.“I’m so excited for Knives Out 3,” Monáe shared. “I want to be a part of it so badly that I might get plastic surgery and audition as a brand new character.”Already on the star-studded cast list is Challengers star Josh O’Connor, alongside Ripley’s Andrew Scott and Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny.