Guide Note

On September 6, 2007, suggestive photos of Hudgens were leaked. In two of the photos she is in lingerie. In the third photo Hudgens is pictured smiling and pulling her hair back in a photo that shows full frontal nudity. In an initial statement Hudgens said: "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." Hudgens later apologized for the photos stating that she hopes her fans can learn from her mistakes.

Fast Facts

1. Birthdate: December 14, 1988
2. Birthplace: Salinas, CA
3. Known For: High School Musical
4. Linked romantically with Zac Efron
5. First television appearance" Still Standing in 2002
6. Film Debut: Thirteen in 2003
7. Signed with Hollywood Records
8. Statement from The Walt Disney Company: “Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. We hope she’s learned a valuable lesson.”
9. Allegedly, the pictures were a surprise for her boyfriend, Zac Efron
10. The first interview addressing the scandal appeared in the February 2008 issue of Seventeen Magazine

On September 6, 2007, suggestive photos of Hudgens were leaked. In two of the photos she is in lingerie. In the third photo Hudgens is pictured smiling and pulling her hair back in a photo that shows full frontal nudity. In an initial statement Hudgens said: "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." Hudgens later apologized for the photos stating that she hopes her fans can learn from her mistakes.

"I'm much better now. But truthfully I don't like talking about it. It was something that was meant to be private, and even though it isn't anymore, I'd still like to keep it as private as I can. It was very traumatic, and I am extremely upset it happened. I hope all my fans can learn from my mistake and make smart decisions. But I wouldn't have been able to get through it if it wasn't for my family, friends, and fans, who supported me all along the way."