After first sparking romance rumors in November 2020 with a cozy Los Angeles dinner date, Vanessa Hudgens and MLB player Cole Tucker went Instagram official on Valentine’s Day 2021. But just two months later, the High School Musical alum proved she could command the spotlight all on her own.
On April 16, 2021, Hudgens hit the Inter Miami CF Season Opening Party at The Goodtime Hotel in a head-turning black Cult Gaia gown. This daring cut-out design perfectly showcased her toned figure and set the tone for her increasingly bold red-carpet style in the years since.
Vanessa Hudgens stuns in a black Cult Gaia cutout gown with a gold chain-link belt at the Inter Miami CF Season Opening Party at The Goodtime Hotel on April 16, 2021 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
Showing off the fruits of her hard work, the former Disney Channel star wore a revealing black dress that perfectly clung to her toned figure.
She chose the “Genevieve” dress from the LA-based clothing label Cult Gaia’s Fall/Winter 2021 collection. The $630 jersey gown features a cutout waist held together by a detachable rope chain-link belt. It also has a zip fastening along the back and a maxi hemline.
Vanessa Hudgens stuns in a sleek black Cult Gaia gown featuring bold cutouts at the waist, accentuated by a gold chain-link belt
Drawing all the attention to her hourglass figure, Vanessa kept the rest of her look understated with gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet, and a few delicate rings. While her heels weren’t visible beneath the floor-skimming gown, the High School Musical alum, who stands at just 5ft 1 (154.9 cm) and wears a US shoe size 7, likely opted for high heels to give her petite frame an extra boost.
Known for favoring luxe labels like Christian Louboutin, Stuart Weitzman, and Giuseppe Zanotti, Vanessa often chooses statement footwear to complement her glamorous red-carpet style.
👠 Vanessa Hudgens’s Shoe & Fashion Highlights on Your Next Shoes:
- 📜 Making a dazzling Broadway entrance, Vanessa wowed in a stained-glass Alice + Olivia gown with Saint Laurent “Jane” ankle-strap sandals at her Gigi musical after-party.
- 🐾 Even on her way to the gym, Vanessa brings designer flair—spotted in furry Brother Vellies “Marabou Lamu” slides that prove comfort and luxury can go hand in hand.
- 👡 From platform mules to chic slides, Vanessa Hudgens’ best casual shoe moments are a masterclass in off-duty style.
- 💃 On the red carpet, she elevated a plunging green halter gown with barely-there Stuart Weitzman “Nudist” sandals for a timeless, minimalist look.
- 🌼 For an effortless summer vibe, Vanessa styled a breezy little black dress with Koolaburra Khloe sandals, striking the perfect balance between casual and chic.
She wore her dark tresses in slightly teased, tousled waves for her beauty look, accentuating her gorgeous features with mascara, eyeliner, peachy nude lipstick, and matching blush.
Vanessa Hudgens accentuates her features with peachy blush and lipstick, complemented by a shoulder-length wavy hairstyle with subtle volume
In an April 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 32-year-old actress spilled the beans about her new relationship.
The High School Musical star revealed that she met Cole in a “very random” way. “Me and Cole met on a Zoom meditation group. Very random, yes.” She jokingly said, “Zoom, you’ve got to love it.”
They tied the knot in December 2023 in Tulum, Mexico, after getting engaged in February of the same year. They welcomed their first child in 2024.
👠 Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker Style Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 🖤 At the 2023 CFDA Awards, Vanessa Hudgens embraced gothic glam in a dramatic black gown paired with towering platform sandals, just weeks after her funeral-themed bachelorette party with Cole Tucker.
- 💍 While promoting Dead Hot, the petite star elevated her 5’1” frame with chunky Sam Edelman platform sandals, letting her fiancé Cole Tucker’s oval-cut engagement ring steal the spotlight backstage.