When you get that sort of compliment from your crush, you know, it’s another thing. Janelle said Nia Long “gave me my confidence to just free my nipples. Probably most important was role of Officer Sasha Monroe in Third Watch. In 2014, Long is starring in new movie The Single Moms Club as May. “I just have to thank Nia Long because I showed Nia Long my press photos before I put them out… and I showed her the part where I come out the water in the wet T-shirt - which is an ode to the Jamaica poster… and I showed her that, and she was like, ‘That’s it. Her notable movies include Made in America, Boiler Room, Alfie, and Gospel Hill. In a recent interview on “Sway in the Morning,” Janelle explained the inspiration behind her newfound freedom: READ ALSO: Janelle Monáe: ‘I’m much happier when my ti**ies are out’ The iconic actress opens up about the return of the ‘Best Man' franchise, being dragged into an NBA. She said she’s “much happier” when her breasts are out. Nia Long, Black Cinema’s Longtime It Girl, on Her Personal and Professional Renewal. The 37-year-old songstress surprised her fans by going topless on the cover of Rolling Stone and wearing a wet T-shirt in a promo video. The Age of Pleasure features her singles “Float” and “Lipstick Lover,” along with 12 other tracks.

Janelle collaborated with Nia, Grace Jones, Doechii, and others for her long-awaited album The Age of Pleasure which dropped on June 9. Janelle Monáe credits her “crush,” actress Nia Long, with giving her the confidence to free her nipples.