Vanessa Hudgens
Known for
An American actress and singer, Vanessa Hudgens debuted in film with 'Thirteen' (2003) and achieved worldwide fame playing Gabriella Montez in the successful 'High School Musical' saga (2006-2008), which also launched her as a music star with albums released by Hollywood Records. After the franchise she sought more adult and daring roles, standing out in Harmony Korine's somber drama 'Spring Breakers' (2012). She broadened her range in comedies such as 'Second Act' (2018) and in the Netflix Christmas trilogy 'The Princess Switch'. She also shone in musical theater with the leading role of 'Gigi' on Broadway and in live television productions such as 'Grease: Live'. Her versatility across singing, dancing and acting defines her career.
Vanessa Hudgens
28 Movies
8 Series
An American actress and singer, Vanessa Hudgens debuted in film with 'Thirteen' (2003) and achieved worldwide fame playing Gabriella Montez in the successful 'High School Musical' saga (2006-2008), which also launched her as a music star with albums released by Hollywood Records. After the franchise she sought more adult and daring roles, standing out in Harmony Korine's somber drama 'Spring Breakers' (2012). She broadened her range in comedies such as 'Second Act' (2018) and in the Netflix Christmas trilogy 'The Princess Switch'. She also shone in musical theater with the leading role of 'Gigi' on Broadway and in live television productions such as 'Grease: Live'. Her versatility across singing, dancing and acting defines her career.
Movies
Plays Kelly
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024
Plays Kelly
Bad Boys for Life
2020
Plays Kailani Laguatan
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
2012
Plays Ruby Collins
French Girl
2024
Plays Gabriella Montez
High School Musical
2006
Plays Blondie
Sucker Punch
2011
Plays Camille
Polar
2019
Plays Cindy Paulson
The Frozen Ground
2013
Plays Cereza
Machete Kills
2013
Plays Noel
Thirteen
2003
Plays Gabriella Montez
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
2008
Plays Candy
Spring Breakers
2013
Plays Karessa Johnson
tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
Plays Lindy Taylor
Beastly
2011
Plays Zoe
Second Act
2018
Plays Sunny Starscout (voice)
My Little Pony: A New Generation
2021
Plays Tintin
Thunderbirds
2004
Plays Stacy De Novo / Margaret Delacourt
The Princess Switch
2018
Plays Lorelei
Freaks of Nature
2015
Plays Tara
Dog Days
2018
Plays Naomi
Downtown Owl
2023
Producer
Plays Brooke
The Knight Before Christmas
2019
Producer
Plays Stacy De Novo / Margaret Delacourt / Fiona Pembroke
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
2021
Plays Beatrice
Asking For It
2022
Plays Sa5m
Bandslam
2009
Plays Agnes 'Apple' Bailey
Gimme Shelter
2013
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Full Filmography
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Kelly
2024
Film
French Girl
Ruby Collins
2024
Film
Fright Krewe
Madison (voice) · 2 episodes
2023
TV
Downtown Owl
Naomi
2023
Film
Haunted House: Trick-VR-Treat
The Fairy / Doll Woman
2022
Film
Asking For It
Beatrice
2022
Film
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
Stacy De Novo / Margaret Delacourt / Fiona Pembroke
2021
Film
tick, tick... BOOM!
Karessa Johnson
2021
Film
My Little Pony: A New Generation
Sunny Starscout (voice)
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Vanessa Hudgens and where are they from?
Vanessa Hudgens is 37 years old, born on December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Vanessa Hudgens?
Vanessa Hudgens is best known for roles in Bad Boys for Life, Sucker Punch, High School Musical.
How many movies has Vanessa Hudgens been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Vanessa Hudgens has appeared in 26 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Vanessa Hudgens's first movie?
The career of Vanessa Hudgens began with Thirteen (2003).
What is Vanessa Hudgens's most recent movie or series?
Vanessa Hudgens's most recent release is Disney Legends Award Ceremony, which premiered on August 12, 2024.
What TV shows has Vanessa Hudgens appeared in?
On television, Vanessa Hudgens has appeared in Drake & Josh, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Conan.
Vanessa Hudgens
1988-12-14 · Salinas, California, USA
Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. After making her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003), Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), which brought her significant mainstream media success. 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. She appeared in the films Bandslam (2009), Beastly, Sucker Punch (both 2011), Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Spring Breakers (both 2012), Second Act (2018), Bad Boys for Life (2020), and Tick, Tick...Boom! (2021). She starred in the Netflix Christmas movies The Princess Switch (2018) and its sequels (2020 and 2021) and The Knight Before Christmas (2019), and co-produced the latter three.
Hudgens played the role of Emily Locke in the NBC series Powerless (2017). She also played the title role in the Broadway musical Gigi (2015) and had roles in two of Fox's live musical productions: Rizzo in Grease: Live (2016) and Maureen Johnson in Rent: Live (2019). In 2022, Hudgens co-hosted the Met Gala in Manhattan.