Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. After making her feature film debut in Thirteen (2003), Hudgens rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series (2006–2008), which brought her significant mainstream success.
The success of the first film led to Hudgens' acquiring a recording contract with Hollywood Records, with whom she released two studio albums, V (2006) and Identified (2008).
Oscars 2023 red carpet: Rihanna, Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis shine on Hollywood's biggest night
foxnews.comFashion came first for Oscar nominees on Sunday night ahead of the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
Jamie Lee Curtis rocked a sheer Dolce & Gabbana sparkling gown while walking the red carpet with her husband, Christopher Guest. "It's a beautiful movie.The fact that this movie brought me to the Oscars … it's just extraordinary," she said of "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Curtis is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, and her co-star Michelle Yeoh is nominated for Best Actress.
Vanessa Hudgens, who is hosting the pre-show, looked glamorous wearing vintage Chanel. Sofia Carson, who will sing the Oscar-nominated song "Applause," stepped out wearing Giambattista Valli chiffon gown with a gorgeous Chopard necklace. "Applause" was written by Diane Warren, which marks her 14th Oscar nomination.
Rihanna is nominated for an Academy Award and is set to perform "Lift Me Up," the ballad from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Michelle Williams is nominated for best actress for her role in "The Fabelmans." Jimmy Kimmel is set to host for the third time, and his first time since 2018.
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