• Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American actress and performer. This page links to press photos and other images of Vanessa Hudgens.

  Several images of Hudgens have caused controversy, most notably a series of nude photos meant to be viewed privately by boyfriend Zac Efron. Though Hudgens turned 18 in December 2006 and was most likely of legal age when the pictures were taken, she is considered a role model to children and teenagers due to her recurring role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel's High School Musical series.CBS News: Vanessa Hudgens: "I'm a Good Kid" (August 30, 2007)

• 1. Birthdate: December 14, 1988
  2. Birthplace: Salinas, CA
  3. Known for: High School Musical
  4. Linked romantically to Zac Efron
  5. A nude photo allegedly taken for Efron circulated on the Internet in September 2007
  6. Hudgen's photos were named one of the Top 11 Scandals of 2007 by AOL NewsAOL News: Top 11 Scandals of 2007
  7. First interview addressing the scandal in February '08 issue of Seventeen

• Quotes

  • "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public."—representative for Vanessa HudgensPeople: Vanessa Hudgens: Nude Pic was 'Taken Privately' (September 6, 2007)

  • “Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment. We hope she’s learned a valuable lesson.”—statement from The Walt Disney CompanyPeople: Vanessa Hudgens 'Embarrassed,' Apologizes for Nude Photo (September 8, 2007)

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