Vanessa Hudgens Revisits Her ‘High School Musical’ Romance with Zac Efron!
EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Hudgens Spills Tea on Her Steamy Romance with Zac Efron
Get ready for a blast from the past! Former Disney sweetheart Vanessa Hudgens has finally opened up about her sizzling romance with ex-beau Zac Efron, and we're living for every juicy detail.
The 36-year-old actress is currently expecting her second child with husband Cole Tucker (yep, that's right - she's a mom of two in the making!), but on a recent episode of her former co-star Bart Johnson's Get Your Head In The Game podcast, Vanessa dished out all the tea on how she met Zac and their High School Musical days.
It all started when Vanessa, who has been keeping mum about her romance with Zac for years, reflected on their audition process for the iconic Disney movie. "I was paired with this boy [Zac], and I was like, 'Oh, my God, he's so cute!'" she giggled. And, honey, we can see why - those puppy dog eyes still melt hearts to this day!
As it turns out, Vanessa was one of the lucky ones who got to audition alongside Zac for the role of Gabriella, while Zac was vying for Troy Bolton. But what's fascinating is that they were practically inseparable from the get-go! "We got mix and matched with a bunch of people," she revealed, "but I think I just got put with Zac right away."
Vanessa also spilled some behind-the-scenes secrets about how their on-screen chemistry translated to real life: "It really does [help]... especially when you're young and it's all sweet and innocent." Ahem, yes, sweet and innocent - until they decided to take things off-screen, that is!
But what's even more intriguing is Vanessa's candid admission about playing the role of Gabriella. "I was so innocent," she confessed, "but I was also playing so innocent, so it was like the hat on the hat." We can almost picture her twirling around in a sweet red prom dress, all while secretly thinking, 'Girl, bye!'
We can't help but wonder: how did Zac Efron's charm win over Vanessa Hudgens' heart back then? "I think we just clicked," she simply said. Ah, the magic of young love!
But what about their subsequent breakup in 2010? It seemed like a whirlwind romance had ended all too soon, leaving fans wondering if they would ever get back together. Well, little did we know that Vanessa was already eyeing her next big love - Austin Butler! Yes, you read that right - before she met her current husband Cole Tucker.
Vanessa dated Austin from 2011 to 2020 (talk about a long-term relationship!), and it's clear she has no hard feelings towards him. In fact, in a recent appearance on the She Pivots podcast, Vanessa professed her gratitude for their breakup: "I feel my last breakup has really catapulted me to a very, very special place... You pushed me to the right person." Talk about growth!
Fast-forward to 2020, when Vanessa met Cole Tucker and fell head over heels in love. We're sure they can't wait to meet their baby number two (whom we assume will be announced soon!).
With her second child on the way and a devoted husband by her side, it's clear that Vanessa Hudgens has finally found her happily-ever-after. But hey, who knows what the future holds? Maybe Zac Efron and his current flame (if he even has one - wink-wink!) will surprise us with a cameo appearance at their baby shower!
We can't get enough of this nostalgic blast from the past! Share your favorite High School Musical moments in the comments below.
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This article was originally published on TheScholarlyNote.com.