Vanessa Hudgens is joyfully celebrating the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her life: she’s expecting baby number two! The star of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, aged 36, shared her pregnancy news with fans on Instagram on July 12. This announcement marks the joyful anticipation of her second child with her husband, Cole Tucker, nearly one year after welcoming their first child into the world.
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Hudgens accompanied the announcement with a trio of photos capturing the couple’s radiant smiles as she proudly showcased her growing baby bump. In several of the snaps, Hudgens and Tucker can be seen playfully pointing to her belly while sharing moments of laughter and joy. “Round two!!!!” she enthusiastically captioned the pictures, signaling her excitement for the new addition to their family.
The pregnancy announcement came just a week after Hudgens expressed her love for Tucker in a touching Instagram tribute for his 29th birthday. In the post, she shared an endearing photo of the couple sporting funky sunglasses while making silly faces for the camera. “Happy birthday to my best friend/lover/partner in life,” the High School Musical alum wrote, emphasizing her deep affection for her husband. She added, “@cotuck you’re everything to meeeeeee. No one does it better. 🥳🎂😘.” In a sweet show of appreciation, Tucker responded in the comments, “You’re the best mama thank you ❤️.”
Interestingly, Tucker shares his birthday with the couple's first child, who was born on July 3 last year. To celebrate this milestone, Hudgens posted another heartfelt tribute to her husband alongside several adorable photos, stating, “Happy birthday to my slice of heaven.” The post included images of the couple together, alongside their beloved dog, showcasing their joyful family life.
Last year, when they welcomed their first child, Hudgens addressed the media’s intrusion into their private lives. She expressed her disappointment over their family’s privacy being violated during such a special time due to the “greed of a long lens camera feeding the media.” In an Instagram Stories post dated July 4, she reassured her followers, saying, “Despite all of that, mom, dad, and baby are happy and healthy.”
Earlier this year, Hudgens made a stunning return to the red carpet at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party, where she was seen with Tucker. Dressed in an elegant black Dolce & Gabbana gown adorned with feather detailing, and Tucker in a sharp all-black suit, they made a striking couple, marking a significant moment in Hudgens' post-baby journey.
The couple, who were first linked in November 2020, announced their engagement in February 2023. They celebrated their love with a beautiful jungle wedding in Tulum, Mexico, in December 2023, marking another wonderful chapter in their relationship. Fans are eager to see what the future holds for this growing family as they prepare to welcome their second child into the world.
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