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Vanessa Hudgens is an actress best known for her role in ‘High School Musical.’ See her best pics here.
Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. The California-native rose to fame with her portrayal of Gabriella Montez in Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ film series from 2006 to 2008. She went on to aquire a record deal with Hollywood Records following the mainstream success of the first movie. Vanessa continued to focus on her acting career and starred in the films ‘Bandslam’ (2009), ‘Beastly, Sucker Punch’ (both 2011), ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ (2012), ‘Spring Breakers’ (2013), ‘The Princess Switch’, ‘Second Act’ (both 2018), and ‘Bad Boys for Life’ (2020). She also starred in two of Fox’s live musical productions, playing Rizzo in ‘Grease: Live’ (2016), and Maureen Johnson in ‘Rent: Live’ (2019). Vanessa took on the title role in the Broadway production of ‘Gigi’ and starred in the Kennedy Center production before the show headed to NYC in 2015. Most recently, Vanessa starred in the Netflix film adaption of the musical ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Vanessa Hudgens At The No Kid Hungry x Cali Cares Charity Event
![Vanessa Hudgens At The No Kid Hungry x Cali Cares Charity Event](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-black-cut-out-dress-ss.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The 2022 Tony Awards
![Vanessa Hudgens At The 2022 Tony Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-Tony-Awards.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards
![Vanessa Hudgens At The 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-MTV-Movie-Awards.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens in an epic dress
![Vanessa Hudgens in an epic dress](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-High-Slit-Dress-BF-Premiere-SS-2.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker at her film’s premiere
![Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker at her film’s premiere](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-High-Slit-Dress-BF-Premiere-SS-1.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens rocking a leather dress
![Vanessa Hudgens rocking a leather dress](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-Leather-Jacket-Dress.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens in a cute outfit
![Vanessa Hudgens in a cute outfit](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Vanessa-Hudgens-Crop-Top-Flard-Jeans-MEGA.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The ‘West Side Story’ Musical Opening Night
![Vanessa Hudgens At The ‘West Side Story’ Musical Opening Night](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-01.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Premiere
![Vanessa Hudgens At The ‘Bad Boys for Life’ Premiere](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-02.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa As Brooke In ‘The Knight Before Christmas’
![Vanessa As Brooke In ‘The Knight Before Christmas’](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-03.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The Napa Valley Film Festival
![Vanessa Hudgens At The Napa Valley Film Festival](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-04.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The UNICEF Summer Gala
![Vanessa Hudgens At The UNICEF Summer Gala](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-05.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Premiere
![Vanessa Hudgens At ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ Premiere](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-06.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens At The 73rd Tony Awards
![Vanessa Hudgens At The 73rd Tony Awards](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-07.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens In ‘Spring Breakers’
![Vanessa Hudgens In ‘Spring Breakers’](http://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-rex-gallery-08.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa & Austin Butler At The ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Premiere
![Vanessa & Austin Butler At The ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Premiere](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-austin-gallery-add-2.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron At The ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ Premiere
![Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron At The ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ Premiere](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-zac-efron-gallery-add-2.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron On A Date
![Vanessa Hudgens & Zac Efron On A Date](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-zac-efron-gallery-add.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
![Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker At The Ritz-Carlton Hotel](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-cole-tucker-gallery-add-2.jpg?w=680)
Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler Enjoy A Summer Walk
![Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler Enjoy A Summer Walk](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vanessa-hudgens-austin-gallery-add.jpg?w=680)
2021 AFI Fest – Opening Night Gala Premiere Of Netflix’s ‘tick, tick…BOOM!’
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