Vanessa Hudgens is preparing for her first child with husband Cole Tucker and reflects on her career aspirations as a working mom. Despite uncertainties surrounding maternity leave, she aims to continue pursuing her goals, including exploring directing due to her unique artistic perspective. Hudgens prioritizes her pregnancy journey and skips Coachella due to the demanding physical nature of the event.
The indie film ‘Downtown Owl’ attempts to blend Americana and coming-of-age themes but stumbles due to a limited cast, unrealistic high school settings, and inconsistent character actions. Lily Rabe’s portrayal of Julia, the lead character, wavers between unlikeable and misguided, while many characters are reduced to stereotypes. Despite strong performances from Ed Harris and Vanessa Hudgens, the film’s identity crisis and lack of confidence hinder its overall impact.
Vanessa Hudgens credits her success to her late father, Greg, a firefighter who made sacrifices for her career. Despite prioritizing Vanessa’s education, Greg supported her dreams. Greg passed away in 2016 after a battle with stage 4 cancer, leaving Vanessa eternally grateful for his guidance. Vanessa’s mother, Gina, also played a crucial role, providing unwavering support and optimism. Together, Vanessa and Gina are working on a documentary highlighting their family’s immigrant journey and the inspiring women in their lives.
