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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'?

 

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


- Italy based fans
Posted 09/15/07 09:17 AM
 

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.


- Anonymous
Posted 09/14/07 03:14 PM
 

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.


- Marianne
Posted 09/11/07 08:32 PM
 

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


- yo
Posted 09/11/07 04:14 PM
 

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)


- Tanner
Posted 09/11/07 04:03 PM
 

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


- melanie
Posted 09/11/07 01:27 PM
 

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!!!!!!!!!!!


- Anonymous
Posted 09/10/07 05:21 PM
 

AOL!I dislike your new format!


- Garcia
Posted 09/10/07 04:59 PM
 

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


- brandi
Posted 09/10/07 03:05 PM
 

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


- goozgirl
Posted 09/10/07 02:42 PM
 

She made a stupid mistake in taking the photos, she learned a big lesson, and everybody should move on. From what I understand, those pics were taken a few years ago, before she was even signed on to HSM. As for Vanessa herself, I don’t think her talk of being a role model is fake. I really do think she is a good girl that is unfortunately being judged from a decision she made a few years ago. I am confident that this will pass over in a few days and everything will work out between Vanessa and Disney.


- mary
Posted 09/10/07 09:34 AM
 

yesi do


- sasha
Posted 09/10/07 08:37 AM
 

I think that it is a shame that people try to find something negative in everything and/or everybody that tries to be a good role model for children. HSM has been a positive influence on many children and it was inevitable that someone would find something negative about one of the kids. I’m sorry that Vanessa is the one to suffer.


- brandy
Posted 09/09/07 08:20 PM
 

Keep Vanessa in hms3 she rocks one mistake can’t make her career go down the toilet. Give her another chance. That was a private picture and it wasn’t suppose to be on the internet. We are always on your side Vanessa.

love always the Vanessa Lovers


- maricel
Posted 09/09/07 07:01 PM
 

Any reaction/comment from Zac?


- Anonymous
Posted 09/09/07 02:22 PM
 

I am 16 yrs old and I understand what is going on. I have a strong foundation of good moral character because my parents are my role models. I idolize Vanessa Hudgens and she can be a role model too, but it doesn’t mean I am going to do some stupid thing she did, it was just a stupid mistake on her end. I idolize some of my family members and I consider them as my role models too, but of course they are human and make mistake, it doesn’t mean I am going to do those mistakes they did.
My point is, as long as I know what is right from wrong I will be fine. I am still a fan of Vanessa and I will continue supporting her. From my family and friends, you have our love and support, Vanessa.


- Sharmaine
Posted 09/09/07 02:16 PM
 

I am 16 yrs old and I understand what is going on. I have a strong foundation of good moral character because my parents are my role models. I idolize Vanessa Hudgens and she can be a role model too, but it doesn’t mean I am going to do some stupid thing she did, it was just a stupid mistake on her end. I idolize some of my family members and I consider them as my role models too, but of course they are human and make mistake, it doesn’t mean I am going to do those mistakes they did.
My point is, as long as I know what is right from wrong I will be fine. I am still a fan of Vanessa and I will continue supporting her. From my family and friends, you have our love and support, Vanessa.


- Sharmaine
Posted 09/09/07 02:14 PM
 

Vanessa is the freshest face that has come out of magazine covers for a very long time


- Anonymous
Posted 09/09/07 01:08 PM
 

Keep V in hms3 she rocks one mistake can’t make her career go down the toilet. Give her another chance. That was a private picture and it wasn’t suppose to be on the internet. We are always on your side V.

love always the Vanessa Lovers


- Vanessa Lovers
Posted 09/09/07 01:00 PM
 

i don’t think what she did was right but i don’t think she should be kicked of hsm cause i and many many other people won’t watch it
i think she just needs to not let it happen ever again and i totally support her and think she is great
keep your head high vanessa you will get through this =]


- fan
Posted 09/09/07 12:36 PM

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