More Vanessa Hudgens Pics Surface Online

"High School Musical" Star's Racy Photos Leaked On Internet Again

(CBS/AP)  "High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens is getting a lot of clicks on the Internet again -- and it's not for pictures for her hit movie, but images that were leaked on the Internet of the Disney actress in compromising positions that aren't so lady-like.

Once again Hudgens' wholesome image created onscreen is put to the test as she was trying to recover from the first nude photo incident that surfaced on the Internet last week.

The first photo that surfaced on the Internet showed the 18-year-old actress smiling as she posed naked and in underwear in a bedroom with a red curtain behind her.

The sources of the Internet leaks have yet to be discovered.

According to the New York Daily News, one of the recent photos shows Hudgens engaged in girl-on-girl kissing and another has her touching a girlfriend's breast.

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Photos: Girls Gone Mild

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The humiliated actress backed out of an appearance on Jay Leno's "The Tonight Show" last night, blaming a scheduling conflict.

Despite the star's "lapse in judgment" in posing for racy photos that leaked to the Internet, which is grabbing media attention, The Walt Disney Co. is sticking with Hudgens, who has greatly contributed to the wildly successful "High School Musical" franchise.

Vanessa Hudgens apologized Friday for the photos, which show her smiling as she posed naked and in underwear in a bedroom with a red curtain behind her.

"Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment," said Disney Channel spokeswoman Patti McTeague. "We hope she's learned a valuable lesson."

She said negotiations were ongoing to land all the actors for a "High School Musical 3" feature film, including Hudgens.

Hudgens, who played the brainy Gabriella in the first two made-for-cable TV movies, told her fans she was sorry.

"I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos," she said. "I am thankful for the support of my family and friends."

Hudgens' publicist, Jill Fritzo, wouldn't say anything about who took the pictures and how they slipped out onto the Internet.

The bookworm Gabriella was the love interest of Troy, the basketball star played by pinup king Zac Efron. The sequel's premiere on Disney Channel last month attracted more than 17 million viewers, making it the summer's most-watched TV program.

Hudgens is a superstar among the preteen set, and Disney has spun a wide merchandising net around the series with albums and concert tours. She and Efron reportedly date in real life, making them big attractions for celebrity magazines.

The films' wholesome nature for a company that has made its name on family-friendly fare for generations is a big part of its success. Parents can relax with their children watching, knowing it won't make for any uncomfortable questions.

Gabriella and Troy coo, they make googly eyes, they barely kiss. Gabriella would doubtlessly blush at the idea of a young actress posing for nude photos.

If Disney executives had cut ties to Hudgens, not wanting the company's name associated with anything not G-rated, they would have run the risk of upsetting a formula that has made the company millions upon millions of dollars.

How would parents explain to the show's young fans that the old Gabriella was being replaced by another actress?

"That's her private life, not her public life. That picture got leaked by somebody who broke a trust with her," said Michele Smith of Westborough, Mass., whose 8-year-old daughter Kathryn is a devoted "High School Musical" fan.

Dropping her from future movies or other "High School Musical" projects would not only be unfair to Hudgens but to fans such as Kathryn, Smith said.

"If Vanessa is not in the movie, my daughter would not be so excited to see it," she said.

Smith said she hopes that Kathryn doesn't hear about the photo but, if she does, she's prepared to talk about it. She'll say that it's something private for Vanessa that shouldn't have been shared.

The best thing for Disney was to do nothing, said Michael Levine, a Hollywood image consultant and author of 18 books.

"What they shouldn't do is make a bigger deal out of it than is necessary," he said. "The picture is not salacious."

Michael Sands, a publicist whose clients have included the divorce attorney for Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline, said Hudgens should be commended for coming forward quickly and saying it was her pictures.

"She's very talented and this is a big cash cow for Disney," he said.

In an earlier interview with Teen Magazine, the Disney actress commented on her upbringing and compared herself to other Hollywood stars who have been in hot water lately.

"I'm a good kid, Hudgens said. "I've been brought up with very good morals, and I'm not going to go out and do something I don't want other kids to do."

Hudgens said she believes that she's part of a new crop of well-behaved rising stars who are ready to take the place of the hard-partying young Hollywood crowd.

"I love being a role model because, in Hollywood, there aren't a lot of role models to look up to," she says. "The fact that there's a whole bunch of good kids coming out who are now stepping into the limelight, I'm very proud of that."

[xavery-2009]

I am all for making a mistake and learning from it that''s what we are suppose to do... Human nature...However, she bit her tongue, talking about other starlets doing things and then this happens... whatever happend to being humble... Our most famous actors and actress are still quite humble...

[hisroyalness]

WELL, I DON''T NEED A SHRINK, and it''s not disgusting to see one so lovely and talented as it would make me nostalgic as well- but I love her work - She''s fabulous and will be so for a long time to come. I haven''t seen the pics yet, but I eventually will I suppose. I''m male age 60 and enjoyed both 1 and 2 movies. I have a young son, so the tube is on alot for Disney and Nick and CN stuff ya know.

MOST OF ALL when I see Vanessa, I think of the great KENNY who is DIRECTOR of the flicks and his interviews where he has talked about the coreography he''s incorporated into the shows, and how it has all worked out. The guy is GENIUS and gets my credits for making the project come to life - he wanted the feel of WEST SIDE STORY and he got it in great beauty. This pic thing will blow over as some other star makes news about flopping into more drugs and grit. Vanessa and the rest of the great kids will ride the top wave for many years as these two films alone will be playing to their grandkids, just like FULL HOUSE which is STILL on everywhere, every day of the week. So have fun and watch her blossom and do her thing to knock ''em out with her real true talents. (just like those kids and family will do that comprise the Naked Brother''s Band) great stuff these days from the younger set, and I''m glad we have it to be a part of. - frank in Lincoln Nebraska !!!

[hisroyalness]

WELL, I DON''T NEED A SHRINK, and it''s not disgusting to see one so lovely and talented as it would make me nostalgic as well- but I love her work - She''s fabulous and will be so for a long time to come. I haven''t seen the pics yet, but I eventually will I suppose. I''m male age 60 and enjoyed both 1 and 2 movies. I have a young son, so the tube is on alot for Disney and Nick and CN stuff ya know.

MOST OF ALL when I see Vanessa, I think of the great KENNY who is DIRECTOR of the flicks and his interviews where he has talked about the coreography he''s incorporated into the shows, and how it has all worked out. The guy is GENIUS and gets my credits for making the project come to life - he wanted the feel of WEST SIDE STORY and he got it in great beauty. This pic thing will blow over as some other star makes news about flopping into more drugs and grit. Vanessa and the rest of the great kids will ride the top wave for many years as these two films alone will be playing to their grandkids, just like FULL HOUSE which is STILL on everywhere, every day of the week. So have fun and watch her blossom and do her thing to knock ''em out with her real true talents. (just like those kids and family will do that comprise the Naked Brother''s Band) great stuff these days from the younger set, and I''m glad we have it to be a part of. - frank in Lincoln Nebraska !!!

[annafitz-2009]

I think those of you lipping your lips over a 16 year old (that was her age at the time) should see a shrink because that is disgusting. And those that are saying she can''t be forgiven and Disney must dump her should ask yourself if you ever did something stupid as a young teen that you would like to take back. We all have. Difference today is it is all internet ready. This young girl was a kid who made an immature mistake that she is sorry for. Let it go people. It was not a *** tape, it was a few pictures that she wishes to have back. As for what to tell your kids - tell them what I told mine. I told him that people sometimes make mistakes, especially in trying to impress other people, and this reminds you that every one is human and that your body should be private because sometimes things happen that you can loose control over.

[ursofat900]

disney has to drop her. its a movie for teens little kids and parents so how do u explain the "gabriella" took naked pictures of herself to an eight year old?

[lollipop123-2009]

Does it really matter? she is a good actress and singer. I really dont think that naked or underwear shots of her should jeopardise her career.... I mean come on its hardly playboy is it!!!

[geezzerr11]

what a pathetic country where the sight of the unclothed human body and a display of human sexuality arouse such an outcry that people demand an apology! Apology for what, having a beautiful body and the joy of youth?
People around the world are suffering unspeakable horrors and yet people in USA are concentrated on something that doesn''t matter a ***.
Truly a bunch of losers!

[focusongovt]

No man should be made to feel beyond redemption. Unfortunately, in the digital age lapses in judgement are recorded both forever and instanteously. Vanessa did nothing horribly wrong. Celebrate her successes and stop relishing in hurting an 18-year-old actor. Not one of us would leave the house if condemned for adoloscent behavior. Bravo to Disney for recognizing these pictures are not representative of their employee''s talents and potential for both her career and Disney''s success. How many people reach such celebrity at her age? The pressures are enormous. Celebrate her achievements. America''s obsession with *** is what is pornographic. Use a mirror next time Vanessa! Stay focused on your career! So, who will the readers vote for on Tuesday, 8 November 2008 for President of the U.S.? Register to vote. Make your plans now.

[keithle1]

She was 16 when she took these? We''re not talking child porn are we? How old does the girl
have to be for it to be child porn?

[shawnadawn12]

what did vanessa have to say when he found out they were on the net? did she put them on or not because in high school musical and all the songs she sang that don''t sound like her