Her father is English and her mother is Canadian, and she is of Irish, English and German descent.
She started her singing career with studio album V released on September 26, 2006.
Hudgens' breakthrough role came with her performance as Gabriella Montez in the musical comedy film High School Musical.
Just Sunday, August 23, the Grease Live star shared a super steamy snap of herself and a friend showing off a little side boob in a colorful backless one-piece.
Hudgens studied theater at the East Los Angeles Civic Light Opera.
Her father died of cancer in February 2016.