Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol after being 'inspired' by Kelly Clarkson

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Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.The 33-year-old actress achieved massive success and fame thanks to her role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney film franchise which kicked off in 2006.But before got her big break she considered trying her luck on the singing show after being inspired by Kelly Clarkson winning the very first season back in 2002.

Looking back:Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.Speaking to Kelly, 39, on her talk show, Vanessa revealed: 'I grew up doing theatre, and this has always been a passion of mine, and you were on American Idol, and you won, and I was like, "That's it, I'm going on American Idol."'I was like, "I'm doing it" and you were the catalyst,' she added.

But the timing was not meant to be as Vanessa had just secured what was to be the defining role of her career.She added: 'That next week I got an audition for High School Musical and booked it, so then I was like, "Well, never mind."'It is not clear when Vanessa became inspired by Kelly as Kelly starred on American Idol in 2002 and High School Musical did not debut until 2006 leaving a four year gap.

She wanted to e like Kelly:Speaking to Kelly, 39, on her talk show , Vanessa revealed: 'I grew up doing theatre, and this has always been a passion of mine, and you were on American Idol, and you won, and I was like, "That's it, I'm going on American Idol"' She stood out: Clarkson seen on American Idol in Los Angeles in 2002During her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Talk Show, Vanessa also reflected on her first meetings with her High School Musical co-stars Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale and Lucas.