This archive report was first published on 4 December 2019.
On December 1, singer Janelle Monae celebrated her 34th birthday, and her friend Lupita Nyong'o marked the occasion with a heartfelt message.
Lupita shared a photo of the two dressed in elaborate, ancient-inspired attire, complete with gold accessories, on her Instagram account.
The image was reminiscent of a scene from an epic movie, and Lupita's message only added to the drama.
"Happy birthday to my exceptional friend from the future, Janelle Monae, I love sharing real life and real fantasy with you," Lupita wrote.
Janelle responded with a simple yet sweet message of her own: "I love you."
The two friends have been close for years, and their affection for each other has led to rumors that they may be more than just friends.
However, the two have never publicly confirmed or denied these rumors, and their friendship remains strong.
