1. When she turned the act of exiting an elevator into art.
2. And when she made a Game of Thrones reference while posting a picture of her and Barack Obama.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ONE TRUE KING of the NORTH. @BarackObama (From House of Black Excellence) WE MISS YOU.
3. When she made adorable puppy sounds while teaching everyone how to tie a double Windsor knot.
4. That time she showed up to the Met Gala looking like straight up royalty.
5. When she celebrated at the SAG Awards with her costars Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer, and you thought a more iconic trio could never exist.
6. Until you saw this picture of her hugging Michelle and Barack Obama and you realized that dreams really can come true.
7. When she posted this no makeup selfie on Instagram and redefined the meaning of "I woke up like this."
8. And when her hair was covered in eyes and she pulled it off flawlessly.
9. That time she snacked on an Oreo candy bar on her way to the freaking Oscars where she had TWO MOVIES NOMINATED.
10. And then when she couldn't contain her excitement when Moonlight won best picture at the Oscars.
11. When she poured water on herself while performing in Brooklyn and suddenly we were all thirsty.
12. When she danced at the BET awards.
13. And then when she danced in Hidden Figures.
14. Honestly just anytime she's ever danced.
15. When she spoke up for marginalized communities at the Women's March.
16. When she showed the world that bowties and suspenders were basically made for her.
17. When she strutted down the red carpet in a cape looking like a true modern day superhero.
18. Each and every time she wore a suit thus throwing your traditional gender stereotypes out the fucking window.
19. And finally when she dropped this truth about wearing whatever the hell she wants too.
All hail Queen Janelle Monáe.
