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Vanessa Hudgens          

Actress, Singer & Businesswoman; Known for Roles in "High School Musical," "Spring Breakers" & "Tick, Tick...Boom!"

Vanessa Hudgens, an American actress and singer, came to prominence for her portrayal of Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series. Hudgens continued to captivate audiences by reprising her role as Gabriella in High School Musical 2 and 3, the former becoming the most-watched Disney Channel Original Movie of all time. Beyond this revered role, Hudgens has an extensive filmography that includes movies like "Bandslam," "Beastly," "Sucker Punch," "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island", "Spring Breakers," "Second Act," "Bad Boys for Life," and "Tick, Tick...Boom!" She has also demonstrated her versatility in Netflix Christmas movies such as "The Princess Switch" and "The Knight Before Christmas."

Hudgens transitioned her talents to the stage, making her Broadway debut in the musical revival of "Gigi" and landing roles in productions like "Grease Live!" and "Rent: Live." In 2022, she took center stage in a different way, co-hosting the Met Gala in Manhattan. Her musical prowess extended beyond the screen, as she released two studio albums, "V" and "Identified." In 2024, Hudgens won the singing competition show "The Masked Singer" as The Goldfish.

As a businesswoman, Hudgens has co-founded multiple businesses, including Caliwater Cactus Water, Know Beauty, and Thomas Ashbourne. Hudgens has also volunteered for organizations such as Best Buddies International, Lollipop Theater Network, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. She also served as a global tourism ambassador for the Philippine government. Her influence extends to the fashion industry with her unique boho-chic style, making her a regular attendee at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Vanessa Hudgens To Topline NBC’s DC Comics Comedy Pilot ‘Powerless’
Hot off her well-received performance in Fox’s Grease Live, Vanessa Hudgens has signed on as the lead of NBC’s superhero-themed comedy pilot Powerless, from A To Z creator Ben Queen and Warner Bros. TV.
‘Grease Live!’ Was a Sexy, Pelvic-Thrusting Triumph
She crafted a character with the perfect mix of bruised pride and vulnerable maturity, and performed the showstopper “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” with a kind of emotional dignity that deserves even more applause considering what was going on behind the scenes as she was performing: Hudgens’s father passed away the night before Grease went live. She dedicated her performance to him. That she managed such a star turn in spite of that is astonishing, and heartbreaking.
Vanessa Hudgens News, Photos, and Videos | Just Jared
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Vanessa Hudgens Reveals Her Dad's Stage 4 Cancer Battle in Emotional Speech
Can You Recognize Vanessa Hudgens In 'Gimme Shelter'? Neither ...
Vanessa Hudgens' "Gimme Shelter" role offered a "thrilling" perk -- the chance to be unrecognizable. "High School Musical" alum tells MTV News: "Looking at ...

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