Vanessa Hudgens: Age, parents, siblings, husband, kids, net worth—
Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series.
Hudgens had an early love of show business that drove her to perform in local musical productions by the age of eight.
She got her big break in 2006 when she landed the lead role in Disney’s wildly popular High School Musical film franchise.
The actress followed with grittier roles in films like Sucker Punch, Spring Breakers and The Frozen Ground.
Hudgens has also released two albums, served as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance and starred in live televised productions of Grease and Rent.
How old is Vanessa Hudgens?
Vanessa Anne Hudgens was born on December 14, 1988, in Salinas, California. She turn 35 years old in 2023.
Who are Vanessa Hudgens’ parents?
Gina Hudgens and Gregory Hudgens are Vanessa Hudgens’s parents. Her mother, Gina (née Guangco), was an office worker, and her father worked as a firefighter.
Through her mother, Hudgens is of Filipino descent, and through her father, she has Irish, French, and Native American ancestry.
All of her grandparents were musicians. Her father, who died of cancer in February 2016.
Does Vanessa Hudgens have siblings?
She has a younger sister, Stella, who is also an actress.
Who is Vanessa Hudgens’ husband?
Vanessa Hudgens’ husband is Cole Tucker. Tucker is a professional baseball player who currently plays as a shortstop for the Seattle Mariners.
They were first romantically linked in November 2020 and made their relationship Instagram official on Valentine’s Day 2021.
Tucker proposed to Hudgens with an emerald-cut sparkler in 2022. They got married in Tulum, Mexico, on December 2, 2023.
Does Vanessa Hudgens have kids?
No, as of the time of writing (March 2024), Vanessa Hudgens does not have any children.
However, Hudgens revealed she is pregnant, and expecting her first child with Tucker. She debuted her baby bump while co-hosting the 2024 Oscars.
What is Vanessa Hudgens’ net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Vanessa Hudgens has a net worth of around $18 million. She amassed her wealth through a successful career in both acting and music.
Vanessa 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.
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