Disney Stands Behind Vanessa Hudgens and Their 'High School Musical' Scandal
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I haven't watched any of the High School Musical movies (probably because I'm not a pre-teen girl, nor do I have any pre-teen girls in my household), but I have seen pictures of star Vanessa Hudgens and ... well, let's not go there. By now you're probably well aware that naked photos of Hudgens appeared online last week, prompting male teens from around the globe to buy a whole lot of printer ink and tissues (ya know, in case the ink leaks). Almost immediately, folks began to wonder whether said photos would hurt Hudgens' chances of starring in a High School Musical 3, seeing as Disney goes to great lengths to protect their family-friendly image. However, following an apology from Hudgens herself, Disney has gone on record saying they would, according to a Reuters story, "continue negotiating her appearance in the third installment of the hugely popular series, one of the most popular programs in U.S. cable TV history."
The racy photos, which I refuse to link to (sorry), were apparently taken in private for Hudgens' boyfriend Zac Efron who, coincidentally, co-stars alongside the actress in those High School Musical movies. On-set teen romance -- does it get any cuter than that? I bet it started when she passed Efron a headshot with kissy lips on it. All together now -- awwww. But as the Reuters story points out, are nude photos of actors or actresses that big a deal anymore? Is Disney trying to forget this whole thing ever happened because they've decided to chill out a bit, chalk it up as "teens being teens" and go about their business, or is Disney simply not willing to break up the duo that helped provide them with "one of the most popular programs in U.S. cable TV history" -- even if one half of that duo now comes attached to a nude photo?
Personally, I don't know why on earth these stars continue to take photos and videos of one another in the nude when they always show up online afterwards. It almost leads me to believe the girl did it on purpose in order to (possibly) rid herself of that family-friendly rep. Then again, I'm not Vanessa and I don't know what she was thinking. But the good news is that she'll most likely star in at least one more Disney movie before moving onto bigger (and more controversial?) things. As far as her and Zac go -- I give it two months.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-13-2007 @ 7:19PM
Bless said...
Actually, vanessa and zac have been together for a year now and some months now.
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9-14-2007 @ 8:07AM
superpixel said...
She's a kid, she made a mistake, and if the worst thing she does in her young life is send a nekkid pic via email-- well, let's call it a lucky break. She's not warping the lives of children by ignoring them completely or endangering innocent drivers by driving "fully loaded," is she? And yet those bozos are still "in the biz."
Good for Disney on taking a stand against the Puritans.
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9-14-2007 @ 1:04PM
Kaitlin Hess said...
I read those pics weren't for Zac but for a previous actor boyfriend.
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9-14-2007 @ 3:27PM
liya said...
I find it funny--and actually somewhat refreshing--that Hudgens at no point denied that that was her in the photos. She didn't even seem to have regrets about it, other than the possible disappointment of her fans. Good for her, though that does make it seem calculated.
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9-16-2007 @ 12:32PM
jessica said...
Wow, i think Vanessa should do the show, she REALLY has too. I doubt that not many people would watch it without her. She made a mistake hopefully she would be forgiven
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9-16-2007 @ 7:12PM
jen said...
PSH. it obviously wasn't a mistake that she took the pictures. it's just a mistake that it got out. she totally wanted those pix to get out on purpose.
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9-17-2007 @ 5:06PM
GeeBoo said...
Haha, I think all of this is funny and amusing. I’ve never seen or cared to see both movies, but I do know who the characters are and I can't help but laugh.
:)
Everyone have a terrific day
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9-20-2007 @ 6:10PM
Debra Misse said...
I am so mad at her it is a big deal. she have ruin
her whole and tire career now i do not like her.how dare her.i think zac should date ashley tisdale because now i know what type of person she is now.
If you have a chance tell this to her .I hate you now and you ruin your life.i would like to be her fan again but i do not know i . hope she do something for people to forge about this.remeber.
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9-21-2007 @ 12:58PM
jenna said...
i back vannesa 100%!!! SO SHE HAD A PIC THAT GOT OUT OF HER HANDS THATS NO RESON TO FIRE HER>PS TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THINK THIS IS FUNNY YOU ARE A JURK!!!!
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9-25-2007 @ 5:23PM
lauren said...
I know she did wrong, but give her a chance. I mean, she's not the first. If that were my child of course I would talk to her. She's growing up she's not the little innocent soul you see in movies.
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9-25-2007 @ 5:29PM
lauren said...
Debra Misse is WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!! iF U HATE SOMEONE YOU'RE GOING TO HELL HOPEFULLY!!! wHY WOULD U TALK ABOUT SOMEONE LIKE THAT BEHIND THEIR BACK! I BACK HER UP 2 JENNA! SHE IS GROWING UP GIVE HER A CHANCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW WHOEVER DISAGREES WITH THAT YOU ARE HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!
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10-07-2007 @ 2:28PM
Anonymousss, yo.. said...
Okay, so. I think this picture thing is funny. And to whoever said you're a jerk for thinking this is funny, is obviously not a very smart person. Vanessa made a huge mistake by even thinking about taking those pictures, prior to sending them through email. They weren't sent to Zac, they were taken like three years ago. My guess ? Someone leaked the pics to some website for money. I disagree with the whole she's growing up thing. That's honestly 100% bullshitt. Think about it. How is taking nude pictures a sign of growing up ? She was an idiot for doing it, yes. So, it's only right that people lose respect and begin to think of her in a bad way. I don't think anyone should try and persuave anyone to take a certain side. Like me. I support her. And I don't. Because she was a big role model to young girls, and maybe even some boys. Just young children in general. My sister looked up to her, and now, my sister, at age 8, knows about the pictures. And is really dissapointed. She still thinks Vanessa's an amazing singer/actress, but you can't think of her in that, DISNEY way anymore. But honestly, it's this thing called HORMONES. In a moment in everyone's life, you're going to take a picture of yourself in the nude. Or at least think about it. Don't even deny it. This generation, people are really sexual, how about we all just grow up and get over it ? I think Vanessa should brush it off. Because my thoughts? She's too good for disneychannel and their lame hsm movies. She could do much better. So, my basic comment,
She made a mistake, and she admitted to it. At least she's not standing around acting like the pictures were photoshopped. She's admitting to her mistake, and trying to make up for it. So, give Vanessa a break. She's trying.
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10-19-2007 @ 1:34AM
Patrick said...
Vanessa is obviously a tramp, but thats not the issue here. Disney should fire her because they lift her up as a role model and how do you explain to your kids that the role model they have is fake and really a slut? There are so many more talented kids out there looking for the break she got and disney should give that break to a girl who is an example of the family friendly message they are trying to give out and not cave into the all mighty dollar.
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10-19-2007 @ 7:06PM
cassidy said...
I think she made a huge mistake. but i mean look at all these other pop stars. they are even worse. they pose necked, drink and drive, do drugs, and cant keep a husband or wife for more than a year!lol! ppl do make mistakes and this is just a big one for her. but all the other pop stars and movie stars still get to be on tv and everything and they have made many terriable bad mistakes. so whats the big deal with Van.? its not surprising 2 me. every other famous person does the same things. i mean look at Brittney Spears!
stay cool everybody!(:
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