Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens’ Most Romantic Moments

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April 21, 2020 9:06PM EDT

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens’ Most Romantic Moments

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens’ Most Romantic Moments — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens first met while they were auditioning for ‘High School Musical.’ They were paired together during a ‘mix and match’ portion of the audition process, and had immediate chemistry. Eventually, they were both cast in the leading roles of Troy and Gabriella in the Disney Channel movie. The pair began dating while filming in 2005, and were together for five years before splitting up in 2010. In addition to the original ‘High School Musical,’ they both also starred in a sequel, as well as a third movie that was released in theaters called ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year.’ Although Zac and Vanessa have both definitely moved on in the many years since their split, fans are still reminiscent of their love, and many still even hold out hope that they’ll end up together. In this photo, the actors sing to one another while filming a scene for the original ‘High School Musical.’ Keep clicking through the gallery to check out more of the pair’s most romantic moments, both on and off screen, over the years.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens hold each other

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens hold each other — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens hold onto each other while getting sprayed with water during a scene for ‘High School Musical 2.’ The pair dated on and off screen while filming the movie and the rest of the franchise.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards.

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards. — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are all smiles while walking the orange carpet at the 2009 Kids’ Choice Awards. The pair were nominated for several awards at the show for their movie ‘High School Musical 3,’ and they looked so cute while posing for photos together.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens look glam on a red carpet

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens look glam on a red carpet — Zac Efron can’t take his eyes off then-girlfriend, Vanssa Hudgens, while attending te Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in January 2008. Vanessa looked gorgeous in a strapless black dress, while Zac was dapper in a black suit.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the premire of their movie, ‘High School Musical 2.’

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the premire of their movie, ‘High School Musical 2.’ — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens pose for photos at the premire of their movie, ‘High School Musical 2.’ Vanessa looked gorgeous in a red gown, while Zac kept it more casual in a button down shirt and gray pants.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron hit the red carpet at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Vanessa showed off her toned legs in a mini dress while cozying up to her then-boyfriend at the event.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the premiere of ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the premiere of ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ — Zac Efron checks out Vanessa Hudgens as they walk arm-in-arm into the premiere of ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ in London. Vanessa looked adorable for the event in a mini dress with black leather jacket, and Zac was handsome in his navy suit.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the 2009 Academy Awards

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the 2009 Academy Awards — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron get glammed up for the 2009 Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Vaenssa rocked a strapless black dress, with Zac matching her in a dapper black tuxedo.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens hold hands

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens hold hands — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron hold hands as they’re photogrphed arriving at LAX in May 2009. Zac kept incognito in his sunglasses, while Vanessa stood out in a bright red hat.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the Vanity Fair oscars Party in March 2010

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens at the Vanity Fair oscars Party in March 2010 — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron look at one another lovingly while attending the Vanity Fair oscars Party in March 2010. The event would be one of their last red carpet appearances together before their split later that year.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile at each other

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile at each other — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens hold hands and smile at one another while walking the red carpet at the ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ premiere in July 2010. Zac starred in the movie, and Vanessa was by his side for the big night.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens attend the ‘High School Musical 3’ premiere

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens attend the ‘High School Musical 3’ premiere — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron pose for photos while attending the premiere of ‘High School Musical 3’ in 2008. It was the pair’s last movie for the ‘High School Musical’ franchise.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile for the cameras

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile for the cameras — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron couple up on the red carpet at the ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ pemiere in July 2010. Vanessa wore a sily dress, while Zac was super handsome in his dark grey suit.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens’ hold hands in Malibu

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens’ hold hands in Malibu — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron Out and About in Malibu Mar. 24, 2010. They would break up that same year after five years as a couple

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens get cuddly

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens get cuddly — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens get cuddly on the red carpet of the Nylon Magazine Young Hollywood Party in Los Angeles on May 12, 2010.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens filming High School Musical 2.

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens filming High School Musical 2. — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens filming ‘High School Musical 2.’ The pair was a real-life couple at the time.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile on a red carpet

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens smile on a red carpet — Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron at L.A. Family Housing 2010 Gala on April 21, 2010 at the Avalon Hollywood in Hollywood, California.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens look serious while filming ‘High School Musical 2.’

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens look serious while filming ‘High School Musical 2.’ — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens filming ‘High School Musical 2.’ The couple looked deep in thought in a serious moment.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens filming ‘High School Musical 3.’

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens filming ‘High School Musical 3.’ — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens filming ‘High School Musical 3.’ The pair dated in real life from 2005-2010.

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Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens onstage together

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens onstage together — Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgen react at a preview of their latest film, Walt Disney’s “High School Musical 3,” in Tokyo, Japan. The two were dating in real life at the time.

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