Vanessa Hudgens Dazzles at Vanity Fair Oscars Party After Welcoming Baby

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Vanessa Hudgens made a stunning return to the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2025, just months after welcoming her first child with husband Cole Tucker. The couple attended the star-studded event, marking their first public appearance together since the birth.

Hudgens, 36, looked radiant in a black, one-shoulder gown by Dolce & Gabbana, adorned with feather details and a thigh-high slit. She paired the glamorous look with chunky black platform heels and styled her hair in a chic updo, complemented by a smoky eye and nude lipstick. Tucker, 28, matched her elegance in an all-black suit.

The appearance comes nearly a year after Hudgens publicly confirmed their relationship on March 10, 2024, at the Academy Awards. At that event, she wore a Vera Wang gown and revealed her baby bump to the world.

In July 2024, it was reported that the couple welcomed their first child, with Hudgens expressing disappointment on social media about the intrusion into their private life by paparazzi. “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long lens camera feeding the media,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories. “Despite all of that, mom, dad, and baby are happy and healthy.”

Hudgens has since embraced her new role as a mother, explaining her evolving sense of style. During an interview in November 2024, she noted, “It’s so funny because I used to be so about dressing up and themes every moment I could get. The older that I get, the more practical I get.”

“Life is chaotic and hectic. I don’t need to make it any more stressful than it needs to be. So, I keep things cozy,” she added, indicating a shift towards more comfortable attire in her day-to-day life.

Interestingly, this red carpet moment follows months of anticipation, as Hudgens and Tucker have yet to reveal their child’s name or sex. However, their affectionate display at the Vanity Fair party showcased their joyful transition into parenthood.

As the couple posed for photos, they radiated happiness, marking this night as one of the beloved moments in their journey together. Hudgens’ stylish return adds another memorable chapter to her career as she balances the demands of motherhood with her vibrant public life.