Vanessa Hudgens Announces Pregnancy at Oscars Red Carpet, Anticipating First Child With Cole Tucker (Exclusive)

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Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are excited to announce that they are expecting their first baby together. The happy news was shared by Vanessa on the red carpet at the 2024 Oscars.

At 34 years old, Hudgens looked stunning in a black turtleneck dress that beautifully showcased her baby bump. She completed her look with elegant Chopard jewelry, including a white gold necklace featuring a 10.06-carat pear-shaped yellow diamond and 29.88-carats of diamonds. She also wore matching diamond earrings and rings from the Haute Joaillerie Collection.

An insider shared with We that Cole treats her better than any guy she has been with, and they are in a really good place. She is ready for the next phase of life with marriage and a baby.

Hudgens and Tucker, who got married in December 2023 in Tulum, Mexico, are expecting their first child together.

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The pregnancy news comes after Hudgens denied pregnancy rumors in October. Photos from her bachelorette trip to Aspen — in which she was wearing baggy clothing — sparked baby speculation.

A social media user commented, "Why does she look pregnant to me or like she’s trying to hide a bump." To which Hudgens replied, "Not pregnant so y’all can stop."

The couple first met during a meditation Zoom session led by Joe Jonas at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, the actress was seen holding hands with the baseball player. They decided to make their relationship public on Instagram in February.

A few weeks later, Tucker couldn't help but express how happy he was about their romance.

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He mentioned to reporters during spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates (later moving to the Colorado Rockies) that he had a girlfriend whom he thinks is cool and awesome. He expressed his love for her but emphasized that he didn't want their relationship to be treated any differently than his teammates having their significant others around. He mentioned that she is great and will be seen around, but he preferred not to make a big deal out of it.

After dating for over two years, the couple got engaged in late December 2022. Hudgens later posted a photo on Instagram showcasing her diamond ring that he gave her.

During an interview with Today in April 2023, Hudgens revealed that she knew Tucker was The One right away. She excitedly shared, "After our first weekend together, I called my sister and said, ‘I think I just found my future husband!’"

In June, an insider disclosed to Us that they were eager to start a family soon. The source mentioned, "They both have a strong desire to have children now, which is why they are moving towards marriage quickly." It was also mentioned that Hudgens is confident that Tucker will be an amazing father.

Hudgens has expressed her desire to become a mother and acknowledged that her timeline for marriage and starting a family did not go as expected. She shared in an interview with Nylon in September 2022 that she initially thought she would be married by 25, following her mother's example. However, when that did not happen, she adjusted her plans. She had always envisioned having children around the ages of 36 or 37, a timeline that still stands today, and she does not feel pressured by it.

Before her relationship with Tucker, Hudgens was in a relationship with her High School Musical costar Zac Efron from 2006 to 2010. Following their split, she then dated Austin Butler for nine years until they parted ways in January 2020.

Reporting by Travis Cronin

Editor's P/S:

Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker's exciting pregnancy announcement is a testament to their love and readiness for the next chapter in their lives. Hudgens' stunning appearance at the Oscars, showcasing her baby bump, was a beautiful celebration of their journey together. Their relationship, which began during the pandemic, has blossomed into a marriage and now a growing family, fulfilling Hudgens' long-held dream of becoming a mother.

The couple's desire to start a family aligns with Hudgens' previous statements about her timeline for marriage and children. While her initial expectations did not align with reality, she has adjusted her plans and is now embracing the joy of motherhood at the age of 34. Hudgens' confidence in Tucker as a future father and their mutual eagerness to have children speaks volumes about the strength of their bond and their excitement for the future as a family.