Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an American actress and singer. Hudgens rose to prominence playing Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical series. Hudgens has also appeared in various films and television series for the Disney Channel. She had her feature film debut in the 2003 film Thirteen, a teenage drama in which Hudgens had a supporting role. She had mainstream success following the release of the High School Musicaltrilogy, and her relationship with co-star Zac Efron was heavily publicized. Her appearance in the series helped make her a household name.
Known For
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Cast Credits
Fright Krewe (2023)
Starring as Madison
(5 episodes)
- Episode 2x09: The Sacrifice, Part 1 (Mar 29, 2024)
- Episode 2x07: The Decay (Mar 29, 2024)
- Episode 2x05: The Escape (Mar 29, 2024)
- Episode 1x07: The Light (Oct 2, 2023)
- Episode 1x06: The Swamp (Oct 2, 2023)
Rennervations (2023)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 1x01: Chicago: Building a Mobile Music Bus (ft. Vanessa Hudgens) (Apr 12, 2023) [Special Guest Star]
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (2021)
Starring as Sunny
- Episode S01 Special: My Little Pony: A New Generation (Sep 22, 2021)
The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 3x155: Vanessa Hudgens (May 8, 2023)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 3x126: Vanessa Hudgens, Utkarsh Ambudkar, E. G. Daily, AJ Smith (Apr 5, 2022)
Today with Hoda & Jenna (2019)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 4x06: Vanessa Hudgens, Natalie Zea, Zyra Gorecki, Joy Bauer, Francois Reihani (Sep 27, 2021)
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(5 episodes)
- Episode 3x06: Mad Scientists (Nov 5, 2021)
- Episode 3x05: Holiday Horror (Oct 29, 2021)
- Episode 3x04: Apocalyptic Horror (Oct 22, 2021)
- Episode 3x03: Psychics (Oct 15, 2021)
- Episode 3x01: Sequels (That Don't Suck) (Oct 1, 2021)
Live with Kelly and Ryan (2017)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x235: VANESSA HUDGENS, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, and LESLIE JONES (Aug 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x45: Vanessa Hudgens, Nick Carter, guest co-host Cat Deeley (Jul 3, 2017)
Powerless (2017)
Starring as Emily Locke
(12 episodes)
- Episode 1x12: Win, Luthor, Draw ()
- Episode 1x11: Van of the Year ()
- Episode 1x10: No Consequence Day ()
- Episode 1x09: Emergency Punch-Up (Apr 20, 2017)
- Episode 1x08: Green Furious (Apr 13, 2017)
- Episode 1x07: Van v Emily: Dawn of Justice (Apr 6, 2017)
- Episode 1x06: I'ma Friend You (Mar 30, 2017)
- Episode 1x05: Cold Season (Mar 9, 2017)
- Episode 1x04: Emily Dates a Henchman (Feb 23, 2017)
- Episode 1x03: Sinking Day (Feb 16, 2017)
- Episode 1x02: Wayne Dream Team (Feb 9, 2017)
- Episode 1x01: Wayne or Lose (Feb 2, 2017)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-01-17: Vanessa Hudgens, Andrew Rannells (Jan 17, 2019)
- Episode 2018-08-15: Ariana Grande, Vanessa Hudgens, Matt Smith (Aug 15, 2018)
Hot Ones (2015)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 7x11: Vanessa Hudgens Does Tongue Twisters While Eating Spicy Wings (Dec 13, 2018)
Oscars Opening Ceremony: Live from the Red Carpet (2015)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2024 Special: The Oscars Red Carpet Show 2024 (Mar 10, 2024)
Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 3x10: Vanessa Hudgens (Sep 16, 2017)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2018-12-11: Ken Jeong, Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Byer, Todd Sucherman (Dec 11, 2018)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(5 episodes)
- Episode 2021-11-16: Jared Leto, Vanessa Hudgens, Tom Morella Ft. grandson (Nov 16, 2021)
- Episode 2020-01-17: Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley McBryde (Jan 17, 2020)
- Episode 2018-12-10: John Mulaney, Vanessa Hudgens, Grimes (Dec 10, 2018)
- Episode 2017-01-30: Ricky Gervais, Vanessa Hudgens, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth (Jan 30, 2017)
- Episode 2015-04-10: Kevin James, Vanessa Hudgens, Dan White (Apr 10, 2015)
Drunk History (2013)
Guest starring as Marge Callaghan
- Episode 6x03: Baseball (Jan 29, 2019)
Guest starring as Mata Hari
- Episode 6x07: Femme Fatales (Feb 26, 2019)
Guest starring as Joan of Arc
- Episode 5x11: The Middle Ages (Jul 10, 2018)
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (2012)
Guest starring as Judge
- Episode 3x01: All-Star Variety Show (Jan 25, 2018)
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2019-01-21: Vanessa Hudgens, Lil Rel Howery (Jan 21, 2019)
Watch What Happens Live (2009)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 12x93: Vanessa Hudgens & Kellan Lutz (May 21, 2015)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2013-08-09: Vanessa Hudgens, John Oliver, Earl Sweatshirt (Aug 9, 2013)
Chelsea Lately (2007)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2014-01-30: Vanessa Hudgens (Jan 30, 2014)
- Episode 2013-03-21: Selena Gomez & Vanessa Hudgens (Mar 21, 2013)
High School Musical (2006)
Starring as Gabriella Montez
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2007-08-17: High School Musical 2 (Aug 17, 2007)
- Episode 2006-01-20: High School Musical (Jan 20, 2006)
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
(3 episodes)
- Episode 19x28: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Immaculate, 3 Body Problem (Mar 23, 2024)
- Episode 17x16: Animation Celebration! (Jan 8, 2022)
- Episode 16x11: Hollywood at Home: Superintelligence, Black Beauty, Chick Fight, Uncle Frank (Nov 28, 2020)
So You Think You Can Dance (2005)
Starring as Judge
(11 episodes)
- Episode 15x14: Finale (Sep 10, 2018)
- Episode 15x13: Top 4 Perform (Sep 3, 2018)
- Episode 15x12: Top 6 Perform (Aug 27, 2018)
- Episode 15x11: Top 8 Perform + Eliminations (Aug 20, 2018)
- Episode 15x10: Top 10 Perform (Aug 13, 2018)
- Episode 15x09: Meet the Top 10 (Aug 6, 2018)
- Episode 15x08: Top Ten Men (Jul 30, 2018)
- Episode 15x06: Academy Week #2 (Jul 16, 2018)
- Episode 15x02: Auditions #2 (Jun 11, 2018)
- Episode 15x01: Auditions #1 (Jun 4, 2018)
- Episode 14x14: Top 4 Perform (Sep 18, 2017)
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005)
Guest starring as Corrie
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2x14: Kept Man (May 19, 2006)
- Episode 2x12: Neither a Borrower Nor a Speller Bee (Apr 14, 2006)
- Episode 2x10: Not So Suite 16 (Mar 24, 2006)
- Episode 2x06: Forever Plaid (Mar 20, 2006)
Robot Chicken (2005)
Guest starring as Lara Lor-Van / Butterbear / Erin Esurance
- Episode 4x19: Especially the Animal Keith Crofford! (Sep 20, 2009)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2016-01-20: Casey Affleck, Vanessa Hudgens, Savages (Jan 20, 2016)
E! News (2002)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 23x165: Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, Marlon Wayans (Nov 7, 2023)
MTV Movie and TV Awards (1992)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2022-06-05: 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards (Jun 5, 2022)
Billboard Music Awards (1990)
Starring as Host
- Episode 2017-05-21: Billboard Music Awards 2017 (May 21, 2017)
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (1987)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2009-03-28: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 (Mar 28, 2009)
Tony Awards (1957)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2022-06-12: The 75th Annual Tony Awards (Jun 12, 2022)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2009-02-22: The 81st Annual Academy Awards (Feb 22, 2009)
Today (1952)
Guest starring as Vanessa Hudgens
- Episode 2023-11-03: Chef Tiffany Derry, Vanessa Hudgens (Nov 3, 2023)