What is the beauty of Friends? It is not just the unforgettable bonds and those delightfully oddball characters that stay with us–the theme song carries its own weight of awesomeness. Originally set to be named ‘Shiny Happy People’ by R.E.M, the torch was passed to The Rembrandts, and they transformed it into the classic ‘I’ll Be There for You.’ It is no surprise that the theme song has fans singing along word for word; like a musical hug that just clicks perfectly.

Even Vanessa Hudgens got hit by the Friends bug. She belted out the theme song alongside none other than Jimmy Fallon, matching every single word flawlessly.

When Hudgens brought the Friends theme song back to life

If you were all about TV in the 2000s, Hudgens’ singing mojo should ring a bell. The High School Musical sensation was not just any star–she was truly inspired by Celine Dion. Flashback to 2017, when she was out promoting her TV series Powerless. Now, this is where the plot thickens–her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon turned into an outright musical treat. They were perched on a couple of stools and gave the audience a tuneful ride with their rendition of ‘I’ll Be There for You’.

The interesting part? They gave the theme song a unique twist, slowing it down to tug at those heartstrings. Well, that day marked one year since Hudgens’ father, Gregory Hudgens, passed away. The music wove a heartfelt tribute. On top of that, on the very same day of her father’s death, she had to step into the spotlight for NBC’s Grease Live!. Fallon, on the other hand, is a total jack-of-all-trades, and singing just happens to be one of his many talents.

Hudgens is all about stretching her acting muscles, and what is more exciting than snagging a role in the next Will Smith flick?

Hudgens gears up for a thrilling new adventure alongside Will Smith

Vanessa Hudgens is joining the cast of Bad Boys 4 alongside the legendary duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, follows the massive success of Bad Boys for Life. Moreover, it grossed $426 million globally. The plot is a well-kept secret, but with the same production team and Hudgens’ star power, anticipation is soaring for Kelly to revive her role.

El Arbi and Fallah, known for their film Rebel and the hit Marvel series Ms. Marvel, will bring their creative prowess to this project. Vanessa Hudgens, known for her diverse roles in movies like Spring Breakers and The Princess Switch, is expected to make a memorable mark in Bad Boys 4. With all this, it is safe to say that another thrilling installment to the franchise is set to make its debut soon.

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