Oscars 2024: Vanessa Hudgens stuns fans as she flaunts baby bump at award ceremony
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Host Vanessa Hudgens surprised everyone at the 2024 Oscars by revealing her pregnancy, as the High School Musical star made her baby bump debut in a stylish floor-length black Vera Wang Couture gown. The dress featured long sleeves, a mock turtleneck, and a flowing skirt, showcasing her pregnancy glow and stunning her fans.
Following her stylish choice at last year's Academy Awards, the French Girl actress maintained her elegant fashion sense. She adorned a chic black-and-cream gown, a Chanel design that exuded old Hollywood charm, complemented by her sleek, slicked-back up-do.
Hudgens shared the news on Sunday that she and her husband, Major League Baseball outfielder Cole Tucker, are expecting their first child, after being married last year at Tulum, Mexico. Before tying the knot with Tucker, Hudgens had a lasting relationship with Austin Butler, lasting over eight years until they parted ways in 2020. Prior to that, she was in a high-profile romance with Zac Efron, which blossomed during the filming of the "High School Musical" series.
Vanessa Hudgens recalls 'disrespectful' moment
Fans began speculating about her pregnancy during her bachelorette party, even before it was official, based on her appearance. Vanessa expressed her discomfort with these assumptions, finding it disrespectful for fans to make assumptions about her personal life.
'I feel like I literally just had a run-in with the public taking control over their opinion of me in a way that was disrespectful," she said at the She Pivots podcast. She further added, "I went out on my bachelorette and I posted video of me and there are all these comments that are like, "Oh my god. You're pregnant." And I'm like, that is so rude. I'm sorry, I don't wear Spanx every day and I'm a real woman and have a real body."
Who is hosting Oscars 2024?
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the ceremony for the second year in a row, marking his fourth time as the host overall. This puts him on par with Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon but falls short of Johnny Carson, who hosted five times, and Billy Crystal, who holds the record with nine hosting gigs.
Kimmel, known for hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' for over 20 years, seamlessly integrated his late-night show humor into the Oscars. One recurring gag he brought to the Oscars stage was the long-running feud between him and actor Matt Damon, which had been a humorous staple on his show for years. The playful banter between Kimmel and Damon became a notable and entertaining element of Kimmel's Oscars hosting stint.
