Actress Vanessa Hudgens has given her Instagram followers a candid glimpse into her life as a new mother of two, sharing a nostalgic throwback from her pre-parenthood days.
A Blast from the Past on Instagram
On Sunday, the 37-year-old former High School Musical star uploaded a striking throwback photo of herself dancing on a table. In the image, she wore a hot pink thong swimsuit that showcased her figure and a hip tattoo, accessorised with oversized sunglasses, hoop earrings, and her hair in a top knot.
Her caption humorously contrasted her current reality with her past freedom. "Well I haven’t gone to any holiday parties or even [left] the home this holiday season," she wrote. "Newborn life lol so here’s a photo of me in simpler times where I danced on tables. What a year it’s been. From this to mom of 2…. What a journey ❤️."
Celebrating a Growing Family
This reflective post comes just one month after Hudgens announced the birth of her second child with husband, baseball star Cole Tucker, 29. On November 29, she shared the news with her nearly 50 million Instagram followers by posting a photo from her hospital bed, holding Tucker's hand.
"Well…. I did it. Had another baby!!!" she captioned the birth announcement. "What a wild ride labor is. Big shout out to all the moms. It’s truly incredible what our bodies can do ❤️."
The couple, who tied the knot in a destination wedding in Tulum, Mexico on December 2, 2023, are also parents to a 17-month-old son, whose name they have kept private. Hudgens revealed her second pregnancy in July 2024 with a series of professional maternity photos.
A Journey to Love and Motherhood
Hudgens's path to this chapter of motherhood followed her high-profile split from actor Austin Butler. She has since reflected on that breakup as a catalyst for finding her now-husband. The pair met in November 2020 on a Zoom meditation session hosted by Jay Shetty, who later officiated their wedding.
Describing the moment she saw Tucker at the altar to Vogue, Hudgens said it was "the most emotional moment of my life," adding that she "literally keeled over" and had to force herself to keep walking.
Through her recent social media posts, Vanessa Hudgens continues to connect with fans by sharing the relatable, joyful, and demanding realities of her motherhood journey, marking a significant evolution from her days dancing on tables to her current life centred around her newborn and toddler.
