Vanessa Hudgens Quotes & Sayings

If you have paparazzi, you know you've gotten somewhere. — Vanessa Hudgens

I was actually home-schooled, so I never had the opportunity of going to prom. No-one invited me, I didn't have a good friend at the time, that's why High School Musical's been so much fun for me because I got to experience my prom through it. There were amazing friends and I got to wear really cool dresses. It was a fantasy. — Vanessa Hudgens

A good amount of the guys wanted to date me. Even older guys looking at me. It took some getting used to. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love and really respect strong women. I'm obsessed with Scarlett Johansson and Drew Barrymore and Penelope Cruz. They are just really incredibly strong-willed, intelligent females in the industry. — Vanessa Hudgens

I may have had a crush on Zac, but we are like brother and sister, so nothing would ever happen. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love what I do and I am surrounded by some incredible people. — Vanessa Hudgens

My passion is doing movies, and as long as I keep doing that, I'll be happy. I want to do movies, fun roles and dramatic ones. I love all of it. — Vanessa Hudgens

I think it's really healing to see movies that are based on true stories. It builds so much more compassion and empathy. — Vanessa Hudgens

I like someone who's not afraid to be a kid! — Vanessa Hudgens

That's actually how my parents met. They were pen pals. My mom was in the Philippines and my father was in the States, and they wrote to each other. He went out to meet her, and they wed not too long after. — Vanessa Hudgens

I'm definitely not a dancer. I can move well, but it's more about the acting and the singing for me. Acting and singing are completely different, so I can't say which one I love better because I love them both. I love acting because I get to play different characters. But I also love my music because I get to portray me. — Vanessa Hudgens

I try to live my life, do what I want, and just let everything else follow along. — Vanessa Hudgens

It's important, too, for people to see that it only takes one person to have faith in you, to care about you, to make you feel changed. We should all help each other out and give love to everyone as much as possible. — Vanessa Hudgens

I like friends who are honest and loyal. They also shouldn't be afraid to be a kid. I like having fun. — Vanessa Hudgens

I was a pen pal with one guy, a long time ago. I think we only wrote to each other twice. We didn't really keep it up that long. But, I love it. I think it's really sweet and very creative and freeing, when you get to put a pen to paper, 'cause you don't really do it that much these days, with all this technology. — Vanessa Hudgens

You have to be able to love yourself because that's when things fall into place. — Vanessa Hudgens

Violence has been a part of films since the beginning of time. It's been a form of entertainment. — Vanessa Hudgens

I always used to watch 'Labyrinth' and 'The Neverending Story.' Those were like my two favorite movies that I would watch over and over and over again. — Vanessa Hudgens

You'll always have to fight for what you want. Definitely crossing over and being able to tackle these grittier parts was a challenge, but I feel like I've done it! It's a whole new chapter. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love children. They're so much fun and I would have a blast spoiling them. — Vanessa Hudgens

Power to the peaceful. — Vanessa Hudgens

I have a toy poodle, Shadow. She's a little whippersnapper! And I love little monkeys. — Vanessa Hudgens

Work hard and follow your dreams, but never forget where you came from. — Vanessa Hudgens

People are always going to say stuff about you and there are always going to be crazy rumours out there, but as long as you know the truth, you're fine. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love being in the studio and singing on stage and performing. It's so much fun. I love every second of it - and I love the way you get to show who you are. I love the way fans are really passionate around the world, so I adore performing and hearing people sing along in different countries. — Vanessa Hudgens

My mum and I do cardio kickboxing classes together. — Vanessa Hudgens

I want to be strong and empowered. I want to shock everybody. — Vanessa Hudgens

I have three closets in my bedroom. — Vanessa Hudgens

I always wanted to do dramas. Ever since I was young, I wanted to be in a role where I could play a prostitute or a drug addict, because it's nice to be able to portray someone who is so far from you, which I love. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love finding things that scare me and doing them. That's how you grow. — Vanessa Hudgens

I just want to do everything. As broad as that seems, it's kind of the plan. There are so many different genres out there to do, so many different characters to play, so many different amazing actors and directors to work with. I'm just following my gut, and if it's speaking to me, then I'm doing it. — Vanessa Hudgens

If you're always worried about being on your phone, then you really are missing out on everything that's happening in front of you. — Vanessa Hudgens

When I was younger, I used to be super, super shy. I still find myself being scared of things. — Vanessa Hudgens

Good boys are nice - don't go for the bad ones! — Vanessa Hudgens

I feel like I've been fortunate enough that I've gotten to meet and work with some really passionate people. — Vanessa Hudgens

I feel like the spirit of the butterfly transferred itself to me. — Vanessa Hudgens

I've always wanted to play Maria in West Side Story. My idol is Natalie Wood, and I love the movie, so I think a modern-day twist on it would be really neat. — Vanessa Hudgens

Once I turned 13, I was the guy magnet. — Vanessa Hudgens

The second I met Zac, I thought he was a really cool guy. It's hard not to have chemistry with someone who is so attractive. — Vanessa Hudgens

I've had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me Van, though, and I hate it. I get embarrassed. — Vanessa Hudgens

I'm not the same girl I was five years ago. Hopefully, with the choices I'm making people will start to see that I'm not just little Gabriella. — Vanessa Hudgens

Just recently Ive learned to be okay with myself without wearing makeup. I think it was a special someone telling me that I didnt need it. I started taking care of my skin and realized I didnt need as much as I thought I did. — Vanessa Hudgens

Right now, I do not like kids at all. I mean, I love my fans and everything, but when you have kids following you around all day, it's like, 'Ugh, kids!' Maybe that will change when I get older. — Vanessa Hudgens

I try to not read about myself. I think it's easier to have it out of sight and out of mind. — Vanessa Hudgens

Lipgloss is my calling! — Vanessa Hudgens

The Lion King always makes me cry, especially when Simba's father gets trampled. — Vanessa Hudgens

I did ask Matt Damon for his autograph - and I got a picture, too! — Vanessa Hudgens

I'd like to win an Oscar. — Vanessa Hudgens

I feel like a lot of people think of Hollywood as being fake, but it's only perceived that way because it takes 10 people to make someone look the way that they do. In reality, they're there because they are doing what they're passionate about. — Vanessa Hudgens

I try not to read the blogs or what people say about me. Because that's what brings everybody down - no matter what you do, you're always going to have haters. — Vanessa Hudgens

I used to go to Cold Stone Creamery, get a tub of Butterfinger ice cream, and eat it all before bedtime. And my fingers were permanently stained orange from Cheetos. — Vanessa Hudgens

I just lip gloss! It doesn't matter if it's $2 or $30. — Vanessa Hudgens

I had my first real kiss at Magic Mountain on a park bench. Not the most romantic thing ever. — Vanessa Hudgens

I am human like everyone else. I am aware that there are people who look up to me. When mistakes are made, they aren't intentional, and I constantly push myself to be a better person. — Vanessa Hudgens

So many people try to grow up too fast, and it's not fun! You should stay a kid as long as possible! — Vanessa Hudgens

Guys act strange around me. I swear I don't know why! — Vanessa Hudgens

You can't be a kid in show business. You will not survive. — Vanessa Hudgens

When you're putting good stuff into your body, you feel so much better. — Vanessa Hudgens

If you have your eye set on somebody, don't beat around the bush. — Vanessa Hudgens

I do always have a wall up. But I feel by doing it, I keep myself safe. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love funky styles. Not preppy or rock, just funky! — Vanessa Hudgens

I don't like being stagnant. I want to continue to grow and just be better at what I do, and the only way to do that is to keep stepping outside of your comfort zone. — Vanessa Hudgens

At a certain age your parents seem like the most embarrassing thing on the whole entire planet, and you want to be nowhere near them. But at the end of the day, you know that you can't literally do anything without them. You love your parents through and through, and they love you probably even more than you could ever imagine until you're a parent yourself. — Vanessa Hudgens

You have a choice whether you want to be happy or not. I choose to be happy. — Vanessa Hudgens

I really do try to watch everything I say. Because one little tiny slip, and it's like the world is coming to an end! — Vanessa Hudgens

I love doing theater. That's where my home is. — Vanessa Hudgens

My first real kiss came when I was 10, and it was in an acting class. I had to do a scene from a movie where someone gets kissed under a tree, and I did not want to do it! But my acting partner wanted me to feel comfortable, so he bought a picnic basket with all these snacks. He made such an effort - and it was cute. — Vanessa Hudgens

I guess I'm one of those girls who can be too honest about things for my own good, but I expect it back. I expect people to be honest and blunt with me, too. — Vanessa Hudgens

If people don't like me for whatever I do, for being me, then that's too bad. I don't want to change to be something that I'm not for other people to like me. — Vanessa Hudgens

This is going to sound really funny. I have a poster of Zac Efron on my wall! I think every girl has a poster of him in their room so, why not join the club! — Vanessa Hudgens

Touring is tough. You're almost in a haze because you don't really know where you are half the time: You're in a hotel room one moment, and the next thing you know, you're onstage performing for 60,000 people, then you're back on an airplane. It's very hectic and I couldn't do it without my family. — Vanessa Hudgens

It's just about keeping people who are close to me, near. It's important to have people around who love themselves, are true to themselves, who have their own hobbies and their world doesn't revolve around Hollywood. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love acting, but I don't know if I'll ever get used to it. — Vanessa Hudgens

I hope by the time I'm 30 to have a husband and maybe a baby. — Vanessa Hudgens

I'm really an outdoorsy girl. People think I can't go anywhere without getting all primped up, but I love to go camping, and I'm totally fine with not doing my hair or makeup, not taking a shower and just hiking. — Vanessa Hudgens

Long-distance relationships are hard no matter what. When you don't have face-to-face time, it's just different. — Vanessa Hudgens

I'm becoming more adventurous. — Vanessa Hudgens

Working for with someone who has no idea what they wanted ... it would just be so all over the place, especially with something on this scale. You have to know what you want with this. — Vanessa Hudgens

I feel completely safe in my house but all my friends are scared for me. And of course I can tell my parents panic a little. The best thing about living alone is being able to have my friends come over whenever. — Vanessa Hudgens

I don't go long without eating. I never starve myself: I grab a healthy snack. — Vanessa Hudgens

Confidence is key. Sometimes, you need to look like you're confident even when you're not. — Vanessa Hudgens

I'm not good with catty girls. I'm too laid-back. — Vanessa Hudgens

Movies and acting are so much fun. I love playing different characters and doing different genres. It's all still very interesting to me. — Vanessa Hudgens

Exercise is amazing, from the inside out. I feel so alive and have more energy. — Vanessa Hudgens

I love a guy who can make me laugh. — Vanessa Hudgens

My passion is doing movies, so as long as I keep doing that I will be happy. — Vanessa Hudgens

Do not just look at your boyfriend as just a boyfriend. Look at him as a friend, too. — Vanessa Hudgens

I want to let my fans get to know a little about me. I'm very thankful for everything they've done for me so, of course, I'm going to let them into my world a bit. But I really am a very private person, and I love kepping my life to myself - that's how I've always been. — Vanessa Hudgens

Before High School Musical, I wanted to be a nitty-gritty actress. And High School Musical came along, and, I was like, "Oh my God, fun!" But the more we did it, the more prude I became ... When I am around kids and they come up to me, of course I am going to act a certain way, but at the end of the day, I'm doing this for myself. I'm going to be doing movies kids can't watch. — Vanessa Hudgens

I want to go to Morocco really bad. — Vanessa Hudgens

I was self-conscious of what I would call my "tree-trunk legs" because they are very muscular ... but now I've learned to love them. — Vanessa Hudgens

I like egg white omelets with veggies, or oatmeal with almonds and fruit. — Vanessa Hudgens

The sweetest thing a guy said is that I look pretty with or without makeup. — Vanessa Hudgens

You have to do things for yourself, not for anybody else. — Vanessa Hudgens

I just love expanding my horizons and growing as an artist. The only way you get to do that is by doing something that scares you or takes you out of your comfort zone. — Vanessa Hudgens

Ghost stories really scare me. I have such a big imagination that after I watch a horror movie like 'The Grudge', I look in the corners of my room for the next two days. — Vanessa Hudgens

I feel like acting is something I've been working towards longer. And it would be great to win a Grammy, of course, but for some reason, an Oscar speaks more to me. — Vanessa Hudgens

My style is boho chic. I love that time period - the patterns, the prints, the people, the music, the vibe. — Vanessa Hudgens

When you get to sing with someone you care about, it's magical. — Vanessa Hudgens

I've always had problems with guys! — Vanessa Hudgens