Vanessa Hudgens just entered a brand-new chapter, and it comes with tiny socks, sleepless nights, and a whole lot of joy. The former High School Musical star has officially welcomed her second child with husband Cole Tucker, and their announcement practically lit up social feeds. Fans have been rooting for this couple since their whirlwind, Zoom-sparked romance began, and now they're celebrating them as a family of four.
Hudgens revealed the big news on November 29, posting a tender photo from her hospital bed. She’s holding Cole’s hand, glowing in that post-baby, “I can’t believe I just did that” haze. To go with the image, she wrote a message that felt equal parts triumphant and adorably relatable: “Well… I did it! I had another baby! Childbirth is so exciting! Shoutout to all the moms. It’s truly amazing what our bodies can do.”
Celebrities quickly piled into the comments with congratulations. Mario Lopez chimed in. Cara Delevingne sent love. It was a full-on celebrity cuddle puddle around Vanessa and Cole’s big news.
A Joyful Pregnancy That Fans Loved Following
The couple actually shared their pregnancy back in July, just days after celebrating their eldest child’s first birthday. They posted a series of photos where they’re smiling ear to ear, pointing proudly at Vanessa’s baby bump. She captioned the moment with two little words that said everything: “Round two!”
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupThroughout her pregnancy, Hudgens continued posting glimpses of her growing bump, featuring sunny photos, cozy ones, and plenty that showed how much she was enjoying this season of life. Cole, who’s eight years younger and retired from baseball, popped up constantly as her partner in laughter, in parenting, and apparently in really adorable belly-pointing photos.
How a Zoom Meditation Turned Into a Love Story
Their love story has just enough whimsy to make a rom-com screenwriter jealous. The two first crossed paths in October 2020 during a Zoom meditation hosted by Jay Shetty. Vanessa happened to be on the call with a friend, and Cole instantly caught her eye.
She later admitted she sneakily tried to figure out who he was. And in classic digital-age romance, she eventually found him on Instagram. The universe didn’t waste time; Cole slid into her DMs the very next day. From there, things turned from curious glances to official dates, and eventually to a Paris proposal in February 2023.
© Getty Images for Vanity FairVanessa later confessed she didn’t see the proposal coming on that trip. She deliberately avoided expecting anything so she could just enjoy Paris. Cole, apparently, had a whole plan ready to go. As she put it, he completely surprised her. The pair later married in December 2023 in Tulum, Mexico, sealing their connection in the most romantic setting possible.
Now, less than two years into their marriage, Vanessa and Cole have expanded their family again. Their home life, already filled with toddler energy, is getting even livelier.
