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September 7, 2007

'High School Musical' Star in Nude Photo Scandal

Vanessa Hudgens' squeaky-clean image just got a makeover.

Photos of the actress posing naked have been leaked to various websites, and now the 18-year-old star of "High School Musical" is speaking out.

A rep for the young star says, "This photo was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public."

The photo shows Vanessa standing naked in what appears to be a bathroom.

Reps for the Walt Disney Co., the brains behind the wildly popular "High School" franchise, have not commented.

The scandalous photo - which "Extra" has learned was obtained illegally - are a far cry from Vanessa's Disney image.

She plays brainy and innocent Gabriella, the love interest of Zac Efron's character in the first two movies. The two are now a couple, though Vanessa has tried to stay mum on their relationship.

Vanessa is currently in talks to resume her role for "High School Musical 3," though nothing has been confirmed.

Earlier this month she told "Extra," "I am so lucky in the fact that I got that role. It could have been anyone. It totally wasn't what I was expecting."

Vanessa told "Extra" she was already aware of the pressure to be a good role model.

She said, "I totally love it because there are people out there doing the wrong things and making the wrong decisions...I love being able to be the good one and set good examples."

Today there is already fallout from the scandal.

On her Myspace page, dozens of fans are writing in to voice support and disdain.

One fan writes, "Keep your head up!" and others write that something so private should never be splashed across the web.

But some have less sympathy and are vowing to never watch her on television again, blasting that she is a bad role model for young girls.

So does this mean Vanessa's career with "High School Musical" is over?

There are already rumors that Disney has given Vanessa the boot and hired Adrienne Bailon from Disney's "The Cheetah Girls" to play Gabriella.

But rep just issued a statement to In Touch, saying, "Oh my, that story is so 100 percent not true. Vanessa's not an 'employee' of Disney, there's nothing to be fired from."


NEXT: You Tell Us: Will Vanessa's Naked Photos Cost Her 'High School Musical 3'?

 

dont worry everyone will love and support u becaude were here to support u kasi fan mo aq at hind kami magbabago dhil ba sa picture na un wala un basta lumalaban ka at hind mo pinapansin un were here to support u i love you


- romina
Posted 10/24/07 02:45 AM
 

oowwhhhh!!
if vanessa is not acting in high school musical 3 wif zac..
i guess i wont b interested to c the show anymore..
same goes wif my frewnss..(they told me)..


- juwei
Posted 10/22/07 06:34 AM
 

i lov u


- ella
Posted 10/21/07 03:47 PM
 

i lve you


- joe
Posted 10/16/07 10:08 AM
 

i haven’t seen Hairspray yet, but I think that Zac should save himself from this and go out with Nikki blonsky, I mean, they’ve already kissed n all, besides she is a way better role model than Vanessa. And he shouldn’t just break up with Vanessa because of his image, but because her behavior could rub off on him if they stay together for too long. Besides if Vanessa missed Zac so much she could have taken a picture w/ her clothes on or just called Zac, that’s why phones were invented. Vanessa should of thought before she did something stupid like this. I used to like her, but I don’t anymore. Lets just hope her fellow, or ex-fellow, Disney Channel stars will learn from Vanessa’s mistake and never pull a stunt like this.


- sarah jo
Posted 10/07/07 03:22 PM
 

i don’t actually think this is true cause they did’nt actually show the pecture so maybe it is true maybe it is not my vot for no tose pictures arent true is 70% and the rest yes i think no more


- Anonymous
Posted 10/04/07 03:57 PM
 

people make mistakes its what we do.disney has a strong contract but i think they be making a big mistake if they fire her. i hope zac will relize that people do make mistakes.i love vanessa i always will!


- sydney
Posted 09/27/07 05:07 PM
 

people make mistakes its wahat we do.disney has a strong contract but i think they be making a big mistak if they fire her. i hope zac will relize that people do make mistakes.i love vanessa i always will!


- sydney
Posted 09/27/07 05:04 PM
 

I think that she need to be in hsm3. because alot of her fan want her to be in it. she shouldnt deserve this bad gossip. she is a good motter to all. You telling me none of you have every made a mistake in your life. but the people who love you forgive you. so please forgive her.

p.s im also one of her fan. i really want her to be in hsm3 think about it disney


- nobody
Posted 09/26/07 09:10 PM
 

What a poor role model for today’s young people! Disney should fire her and so should Neutorgena.


- Anonymous
Posted 09/26/07 11:41 AM
 

everyone makes mistakes and im still a fan .. i tihnk shes gorgeouz and shes aweosmeee!!


- bec
Posted 09/26/07 12:11 AM
 

I was at first disappointed in Vanessa, but after I thought for a while about it, I realized that people sometimes do the dumbest things. But we learn from our mistakes and move on. I’m very proud of her for taking the heat. I honestly would love to see her in HSM3. Oh, and the person ‘manny’ who commented is disgusting. Why did you look at that pic? I’m sorry to say this but, your a perv. Oh also, the person who said she tried to send those pictures to Zac was totally untrue. Again, they were personal pictures. There must have been an explaination why she took them in the first place. But anyways, her and Zac dated for a month then broke. I just wanted to set the record straight. I wish you the best of luck okay Vanessa? But try to make a better choice. God bless.


- Anonymous
Posted 09/25/07 06:53 PM
 

This is ridiculous. Come on people. Britney spears can do drugs and attack the paparazzi, Jennifer Lopez can make a bad impression on Latina women, Hugh Grant can sleep with a hooker, and we can all MOVE on. These are normal people with not so normal lives. It’s not their fault their in front of the media. I think Vanessa should at least be given another change. She’s 18 for crying out loud. Who doesn’t have crazy hormones at that time?

Simmer down now Vanessa.


- Anon
Posted 09/25/07 05:58 AM
 

People makes mistake.

I am your fan and my family & friends like you too. You have our support.

We love you!


- Judy
Posted 09/23/07 10:55 PM
 

I was Her fan and now i just cannot believe this i mean i know she didnt mean for them to get online but she shouldnt have tooken naked pictures anyway!!!!


- Jessie
Posted 09/22/07 09:16 AM
 


September 7, 2007
‘High School Musical’ Star in Nude Photo Scandal

Posted by ExtraTV Staff on September 7, 2007 5:05 PM

Vanessa Hudgens’ squeaky-clean image just got a makeover.

Photos of the actress posing naked have been leaked to various websites, and now the 18-year-old star of “High School Musical” is speaking out.

A rep for the young star says, “This photo was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public.”

The photo shows Vanessa standing naked in what appears to be a bathroom.

Reps for the Walt Disney Co., the brains behind the wildly popular “High School” franchise, have not commented.

The scandalous photo - which “Extra” has learned was obtained illegally - are a far cry from Vanessa’s Disney image.

She plays brainy and innocent Gabriella, the love interest of Zac Efron’s character in the first two movies. The two are now a couple, though Vanessa has tried to stay mum on their relationship.

Vanessa is currently in talks to resume her role for “High School Musical 3,” though nothing has been confirmed.

Earlier this month she told “Extra,” “I am so lucky in the fact that I got that role. It could have been anyone. It totally wasn’t what I was expecting.”

Vanessa told “Extra” she was already aware of the pressure to be a good role model.

She said, “I totally love it because there are people out there doing the wrong things and making the wrong decisions…I love being able to be the good one and set good examples.”

Today there is already fallout from the scandal.

On her Myspace page, dozens of fans are writing in to voice support and disdain.

One fan writes, “Keep your head up!” and others write that something so private should never be splashed across the web.

But some have less sympathy and are vowing to never watch her on television again, blasting that she is a bad role model for young girls.

So does this mean Vanessa’s career with “High School Musical” is over?

There are already rumors that Disney has given Vanessa the boot and hired Adrienne Bailon from Disney’s “The Cheetah Girls” to play Gabriella.

But rep just issued a statement to In Touch, saying, “Oh my, that story is so 100 percent not true. Vanessa’s not an ‘employee’ of Disney, there’s nothing to be fired from.”

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On 21 Sep 2007, manny wrote:

i think vanessa is a beuatiful girl. i never used to watch high school musical until i was bestowed upon this nude pic of her. she is gorgeous naked. just a little advice to her though. Shave the bush. cmon she was flawless besides that


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On 19 Sep 2007, JENNIFER MATA wrote:

You know what…she did what she did…and she will learn from it…her private life is her private life…it’s not like she’s out drunk on coke and in rehab. If Disney doesn’t hire her back for that HSM3 then guess what they don’t deserve her. Plus doesn’t Disney remember their first Little Mermaid cover…and if they did hire Adrianne from the Cheetah Girls…she doesn’t have that innocent thing going on that Vanessa has so it won’t work…Sorry Disney!!!


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On 17 Sep 2007, jaycel wrote:

Stay strong vanessa! You can get over it! We’ll be waiting for you on the 3rd HSM… God bless you!


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On 16 Sep 2007, lilibeth wrote:

plese neve r do it agin please o not do it i will always worship you but do not do it again please


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On 15 Sep 2007, Italy based fans wrote:

Vanessa fans based in Italy are sending love and support to Miss Hudgens. We always love you, Vanessa no matter what.


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On 14 Sep 2007, Anonymous wrote:

i think vanessa is a great actress and singer. it’s not like she released these photos to the public. what she does in her private life has nothing to do with her career.


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On 11 Sep 2007, Marianne wrote:

Vanessa, you have our support. Yes, You are popular and yes, there is a dark side of being fame. People and media will dig your past to find some negative about you and they will talk about it online, on tv, magazine, and tabloid, so they can attract viewers and readers, that’s how they get their dirty money to feed their family. Shame on them.


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On 11 Sep 2007, yo wrote:

Vanessa is great and still is. The picture was personal. Who cares if she gets naked for her boyfriend, it called love u idiots. yall need to back off her and stop thinking she is bad because she is not. She should still be in HSM3. WHat would yall expect from a celeberity, they cant have no private life because everybody is screwing it up. All the MOM”S espically need to back off and stop saying she is stupid for doing it ur kids will learn from it so just shutup and stop being mean. Vannessa you rock and look great lov u


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On 11 Sep 2007, Tanner wrote:

Vanessa:

Why did you do that? Because you are so crazy? You know what? You’re lucky that you are the best actress in the world. I hope you still are on Disney Channel, and good luck.

Thank you,
Tanner (7 yrs. old)


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On 11 Sep 2007, melanie wrote:

i am very disappointed about this photo you should probably not taken this pictures in the first place is wrong even though is your private live


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On 10 Sep 2007, Anonymous wrote:

v rocks and this was supposed to be a private photo. If the a** hadnt sent the picture this wouldntve happened.
dont let this bring you down vanessa!
everyone will still love you!!!!!!!!!!!


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On 10 Sep 2007, Garcia wrote:

AOL!I dislike your new format!

are you kidding???? Why are so many people ashamed of nudity??? We were born nude. she did nothing wrong. Get over it

ok kids are kids teenagers are teenagers ok who care of whatshe done it her life leave her alone let her have a life and getout of her buisness it really has nothing to do with you its her life back off let the child go and let her be on hsm3 and just for give the kid!!!!!

i hope you areon hsm3 cause you really awsome


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On 10 Sep 2007, goozgirl wrote:

Vanessa’s comment stating”It’s unfortunate that the pic has become public.” Well, it’s unfortunate if ever happened. I’m sorry she made a bad decision. But, bad decisions have consequences…we’ve all been there before…she stood up and took the heat…now she needs to do the right thing and resign form HS Mus3. It would make things right for herself, disney and her public. My kids are 7 and 8 and 16…I really don’t see letting them watch HS M3 after the “unfortunate incident” has scanalized vanessa, Disney and my kids elementary. For Heaven’s sake, we all make mistakes…but we pay for our mistakes as well. Get over it…vanessa made a lot of money…let her move on with her career from here. Maybe it’s time for her to take her talent and move to the next level.

ja-texas


- sarah
Posted 09/21/07 04:38 PM
 

i think vanessa is a beuatiful girl. i never used to watch high school musical until i was bestowed upon this nude pic of her. she is gorgeous naked. just a little advice to her though. Shave the bush. cmon she was flawless besides that


- manny
Posted 09/21/07 12:34 PM
 

You know what…she did what she did…and she will learn from it…her private life is her private life…it’s not like she’s out drunk on coke and in rehab. If Disney doesn’t hire her back for that HSM3 then guess what they don’t deserve her. Plus doesn’t Disney remember their first Little Mermaid cover…and if they did hire Adrianne from the Cheetah Girls…she doesn’t have that innocent thing going on that Vanessa has so it won’t work…Sorry Disney!!!


- JENNIFER MATA
Posted 09/19/07 08:42 PM
 

Stay strong vanessa! You can get over it! We’ll be waiting for you on the 3rd HSM… God bless you!


- jaycel
Posted 09/17/07 06:44 AM
 

plese neve r do it agin please o not do it i will always worship you but do not do it again please


- lilibeth
Posted 09/16/07 02:06 PM

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