Vanessa Hudgens Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Cole Tucker

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are embracing the start of something new.

The former star of “High School Musical”, who gave birth to her first child (a son whose name is yet unknown) in July 2021, announced that she and her husband, married for close to two years, are expanding their family.

In a shared Instagram post on the 12th of July, Vanessa captioned it as ‘Part 2’ accompanied by lovely maternity photos.

In a single image, the actress from Spring Breakers displayed her expanding baby belly in a loose, coordinated ensemble, intentionally leaving the top undone to expose her midriff. Simultaneously, the 29-year-old baseball player humorously prodded her navel while beaming confidently at the camera.

Approximately a year following their secret wedding in Mexico in December 2023, the pair announced some exciting news: they had their first son. Although the 36-year-old generally keeps her child away from public attention, she has since opened up about how becoming a mother has impacted her life.

In a conversation with TopMob News last November, Vanessa shared, “As I grow older, I become increasingly focused on practicality.” She continued, “Given the turbulent nature of life, I aim to minimize additional stress. Consequently, I prefer maintaining a comfortable and uncomplicated environment.

She noted, “It’s all about finding what suits you best on any given day, and being understanding towards yourself since things can vary.

How did the actress from Sucker Punch, who previously dated Austin Butler for about nine years until they separated in early 2020, come across Cole so long ago? It transpired during a collective meditation session via video call during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an interview with Vogue in December 2023, the former Disney Channel star shared that I was actually video-calling with my girlfriend when I started questioning her about an unknown man. To my surprise, she had never met him before. Eager to find out more, I examined the Zoom screen and located his profile on Instagram. Remarkably, he messaged me the very next day.

And it seems their sleuthing paid off because the rest was history.  

In a conversation during the April 2023 episode of ‘Today With Hoda & Jenna’, Vanessa shared that she exclaimed to her sister, “‘I believe I’ve found the man who will be my husband for the future,'” upon their first weekend together. “How insightful of me!

To look back at where Vanessa and Cole’s romance all started, keep reading…

On February 14th, 2021, Vanessa Hudgens posted her initial Instagram picture alongside Cole Tucker, three months following speculations about their romance that began with a romantic dinner in Los Angeles. The image was accompanied by the caption, “Us, we, you. @cotuck.

At the 2021 AFI Fest held in Hollywood, California, the pair gracefully stepped onto the red carpet for the first time, marking their appearance at the opening night of Vanessa’s musical performance.

The two also attended the premiere of the Netflix movie in New York City.

“Happy vday from us crazies,” Vanessa captioned this Instagram pic.

The duo caught John Mayer play live at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, as part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series.

The pair walked the carpet at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica, Calif.

In this Instagram post dedicated to her baseball-playing partner in 2022, Opening Day of Major League Baseball, Vanessa wrote: “Wishing you a joyful start to the season, my [king].

In May 2025, the actress was seen alongside her partner who had recently retired, on a baseball field.

“Happy Halloween from Sting and Miss Argentina,” Vanessa captioned this Instagram pic.

“Merry af,” Vanessa captioned this Instagram photo.

On February 9th, Vanessa and Cole officially announced their engagement by posting a photo on Instagram, which showed Vanessa wearing an engagement ring. The caption of the post said, “YES!”, expressing their immense joy.

Vanessa playfully suggested running away and getting married to Cole due to difficulties encountered during the wedding preparations. She candidly confessed, “Finding a venue is hard,” on The Drew Barrymore Show. “I guess I just want to elope. I’m overwhelmed; I don’t know what to do.

The couple got married on December 2, 2023, in Tulum, Mexico. Their 100-person ceremony was graced by family and dear friends, among whom were Sarah Hyland and Alexandra Shipp who served as bridesmaids. Additionally, Vanessa’s former co-stars from “High School Musical”, Monique Coleman and Lucas Grabeel, were also present at the event.

Cole marked Vanessa’s first birthday as a newlywed by expressing his love with a heartfelt message: “Warm wishes on your birthday, my dear wife!

On the 2024 Oscars red carpet, Vanessa revealed her pregnancy, proudly displaying her growing belly in a chic black turtleneck dress designed by Vera Wang.

On July 3, 2024, a reliable source informed TopMob News that Vanessa welcomed her first baby.

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2025-07-12 21:17