Updated: Dec. 14, 2023 at 11:15 AM

Vanessa Hudgens turns 35: 30 red carpet looks through the years (30 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens, best known for starring in "High School Musical," 'The Princess Switch" and "Spring Breakers," turns 35 on December 14, 2023. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

The cast of the Disney Channel film "High School Musical," left to right, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman, Corbin Bleu, Ashley Tisdale, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens appear backstage after winning the Best TV show, Comedy/Musical award at the Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, Calif., on August 20, 2006. Hudgens plays Gabriella Montez in the film. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Left to right, Will Smith, Hudgens and her former boyfriend Efron attend the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on August 3, 2008. Hudgens won Choice Female Hottie. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Hudgens (R) and Efron attend the premiere of the film "High School Musical" in Tokyo on January 28, 2009. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI

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Hudgens arrives at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 22, 2009. Hudgens performed during the ceremony. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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