Laverne Cox Reacts After Being Mistaken for Beyoncé at the 2022 US Open

Laverne Cox had fans doing a double take when she attended the 2022 US Open on Aug. 29. See the Inventing Anna star's reaction after she was mistaken for Beyoncé on social media.

By Kisha Forde Aug 30, 2022 1:38 PMTags
Watch: Laverne Cox Mistaken for Beyonce at 2022 US Open

Laverne Cox's response after being called Beyoncé? Flawless.
 
The Inventing Anna star inadvertently became a trending topic on Twitter when she stepped out on Aug. 29 to support Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open. During the sporting event at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, the actress wore a black face mask, hoop earrings and styled her hair in a low ponytail. After being spotted in the stands, one Twitter user captioned a clip of the star, "#Beyonce at the #USOpen."

After the tweet quickly went viral, Laverne shared that she was crazy in love with the Internet's mix-up.

"Not me getting mistaken for @Beyonce at the #USOpen tonight then trending on Twitter as the internet cackles over the mistaken identity," she captioned an Instagram post featuring the tweet. "These tweets are funny as hell. Enjoy!!! Go @serenawilliams #GOAT #SerenaWilliams #Beyonce."

And in a sheer hint of irony, beforehand, Laverne posted an Instagram video featuring her outfit for the US Open, set to Beyoncé's song, "PURE/HONEY."

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But the Orange Is the New Black alum wasn't the only star in attendance. Read to see more of your favorite celebs at the 2022 US Open:

Ciara & Russell Wilson

The two cheer on their friend Serena Williams in her third-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic. Serena lost the game, believed to be the final pro tennis match of her career.

Ben Simmons

The NBA star arrives at the U.S. Open to watch Serena Williams play what ended up being her likely final match.

Retta & Kal Penn

Hollywood's biggest stars have some fun in the Heineken suite at the US Open Tennis Championships.

Valentina Ferrer

The fashion model wears Polo Ralph Lauren to the U.S. Open while visiting the Ralph Lauren suite on Labor Day. 

Gayle King

The TV personality cheers on Serena Williams.

Ciara & Russell Wilson

The two watch their friend Serena Williams in her match against Ajla Tomljanovic.

Bella Hadid

The model gets emotional watching Serena Williams face off against Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match.

Ashley Graham

The model takes a pic of Serena Williams facing off against Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match.

Spike Lee & P.K. Subban

The director and hockey player watch Serena Williams face off against Ajla Tomljanovic in a third-round match.

Gigi Hadid
Eli Brown
Zendaya
Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor
Offset, Bella Hadid, Marc Kalman
Anna Wintour
Ashley Graham
Rebel Wilson, Ramona Agruma
Bill Clinton
Lindsey Vonn
Hugh Jackman, Anthony Anderson
Gayle King
Queen Latifah