Vanessa Hudgens Covers Beyoncé's 'I Was Here' In Doppelgänger Fashion
Vanessa Hudgens Covers Beyoncé's ‘I Was Here’

Vanessa Hudgens has come a long way since she canoodled with Troy Bolton in the stagy halls of East High as High School Musical's Gabriella Montez. On the heels of announcing that she will make her Broadway debut in Gigi, in a role that was originally played by Audrey Hepburn no less, she had another career coup: covering Beyoncé live.
While that's a feat in and of itself, the reason behind her performance made it all the more laudable. Hudgens took on Bey's heart-stopping ballad 'I Was Here' at this week's Voices On Point Gala, which supports LGBTQ students.
"I sang my heart out for a cause I strongly believe in!" she wrote on her Tumblr. "Point Foundation's Voices On Point, empowers promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential, despite the obstacles they face! I performed Beyoncé's 'I Was Here' on Saturday, in honor of talented songwriter Diane Warren, who received the Point Leadership Award that night."
What's more is that Hudgen's even looked the part as she took on the Beyoncé's commanding number. She sported statement talons, an ombré lob, and dark, berry-stained lips la Bey. Watch her stunning performance, below:
A post shared by ALESSANDRO (@alessandromusic)
A photo posted by on
Related:
Vanessa Hudgens October 2013 Cover Shoot Video
Vanessa Hudgens: A Whole New World
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Celebrity Couples We Will Miss Forever
Lauren Valenti is Vogue’s former senior beauty editor. Her work has also appeared on ELLE.com, MarieClaire.com, and in In Style. She graduated with a liberal arts degree from Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts, with a concentration on Culture and Media Studies and a minor in Journalism.
-
Celebs Were Dripping in Diamonds at Tiffany & Co.'s Blue Book 2025
Alicia Keys performed for an impressive guest list, including Mikey Madison and Taylor Russell.
By Amy Mackelden
-
Gigi Hadid Matches Bradley Cooper in Black Leather
The model paired her leather pants with a $9,000 Schiaparelli bodysuit and a Jimmy Choo clutch.
By Amy Mackelden
-
I Used Nordstrom’s Sale Section to Craft 7 Perfect Summer Outfits
These are formulas you can rely on.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year for the First Time Ever at the 2025 Grammys
The superstar—who has the most wins in the award show's history—took home the biggest prize of the night for 'Cowboy Carter.'
By Sadie Bell
-
Beyoncé Wins Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammys
The superstar is the first Black woman to ever win the honor.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Beyoncé Makes History As the First Black Woman to Win a Grammy in the Country Category in 50 Years
All hail Queen Bey!
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Everything to Know About the 2025 Grammys, From How to Watch the Awards Show to the Performers
All of your favorite pop divas are set to take the stage.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
The Best Christmas TV Specials to Watch in 2024
Here's when to watch every festive, red-hot performance airing throughout December.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Beyoncé Receives Her First Grammy Nominations in the Country Categories for 'Cowboy Carter'—As She Should Have
Queen Bey is also the most-nominated of an artist this year.
By Sadie Bell
-
The 100 Best Movies of All Time: The Ultimate Must-Watch Films
We consider these essential viewing.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Inside Beyoncé and Tina Knowles' Mother-Daughter Workplace
Tina Knowles says her daughter challenges her to "be better."
By Halie LeSavage