What Is Vanessa Hudgens Net Worth? —
Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer who first rose to fame as a teenager with her starring role in the ‘High School Musical’ films.
The success of the first film led Hudgens to acquire a recording contract with Hollywood Records, with whom she released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified (2008).
Since the release of her studio albums and the High School Musical franchise, Hudgens has focused on her acting career.
As of March 2024, Vanessa Hudgens’ net worth is $18 Million.
Early life
Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born in Salinas, California, and was raised along the West Coast, from Oregon to Southern California.
Her mother, Gina (née Guangco), held a succession of office jobs, and her father, Gregory Hudgens, was a firefighter. She has a younger sister, Stella, who is also an actress.
She was raised as a Catholic. Her father, who died of cancer in February 2016, was of mostly English descent, and her mother is a Filipina, who grew up in Mindanao. All of her grandparents were musicians.
Career
Vanessa Hudgens made her TV debut in 2002 on the ‘CBS’ sitcom ‘Still Standing’ and later appeared in ‘Robbery Homicide Division.’
Her film career took off in 2003 with the release of ‘Thirteen,’ which received positive reviews. In 2004, Vanessa starred in ‘Thunderbirds,’ although the movie didn’t fare well at the box office.
The breakthrough came in 2006 with the release of ‘High School Musical,’ a movie that made Vanessa, along with co-stars Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale, famous.
It became the second most-watched movie in both the US and UK that year, and its soundtrack reached number one on the ‘Billboard Hot 200’ list. Vanessa then signed a contract with ‘Hollywood Records’ and released her debut album ‘V’ in 2006.
In 2007, Vanessa returned for ‘High School Musical 2,’ which surpassed the success of its prequel. It even won the ‘So Hot Right Now’ award at the ‘Nickelodeon Australian Kids’ Choice Awards.’
However, her second album ‘Identified’ didn’t perform well commercially, leading to her departure from ‘Hollywood Records.’
‘High School Musical 3’ was released in 2008 and became a huge hit, debuting at number one in the US. Following its release, Vanessa shifted her focus to acting and took a break from professional singing. She starred in various films, including ‘Bandslam’ and ‘Rent,’ receiving praise for her performances.
In 2011, Vanessa appeared in ‘Beastly’ alongside Alex Pettyfer and Mary-Kate Olsen, although the movie received mixed reviews. She also starred in ‘Sucker Punch,’ which had an extended DVD and Blu-ray release.
Vanessa continued her film career with movies like ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,’ ‘Spring Breakers,’ ‘The Frozen Ground,’ ‘Machete Kills,’ and ‘Gimme Shelter,’ all released in 2013.
In 2017, she appeared in the short-lived comedy ‘Powerless’ on the ‘NBC’ network and served as a judge on the 14th season of ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’ Vanessa’s most recent film role was in the 2018 movie ‘Princess Switch.’
Vanessa Hudgens Net Worth
As of March 2024, Vanessa Hudgens’ net worth is $25 Million.
Real Estate
Over the years Vanessa has bought and sold a number of impressive homes. In 2008 she paid $2.75 million for a 5,200 square-foot, six bedrooms and six and a half bathroom, home in Studio City, California.
The three-story home also includes a large living room that opens onto a terrace, a well-appointed kitchen, a winding staircase in the main entryway, an office space, a dining room, and a wine cellar. Hardwood floors and stone accents abound, along with wrought iron decoration and three fireplaces.
The house also features a spacious backyard with pool, and gorgeous views of the nearby San Fernando Valley.She listed this home for sale in February 2019 for $3.85 million, ultimately accepting $3.15 million in April 2019.
In 2018 she paid $4.9 million for a home in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood. The seller was actor Gary Oldman. In March 2022 Vanessa sold this home to Ronan Farrow and his partner Jon Lovett. They paid Hudgens $6.7 million. She filmed the house for Architectural Digest just a few months prior to the sale:
She also owns a $1 million condo in Brooklyn.
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