The Met Gala is one of the biggest fashion nights of the year, and many stars, including Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens, are risking awkward run-ins with their exes to attend the prestigious event. Butler, who is starring in an upcoming movie about Elvis Presley, and his high school musical The former star appeared at the 2022 Met Gala after ending their nine-year relationship. Here’s what happened and whether or not the two stars have moved on.
‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens dated for nearly a decade
Vanessa Hudgens was perhaps the most famous couple in her relationship while dating Austin Butler, but now the Elvis the star can surpass the celebrity status of her ex. the high school musical star and the once upon a time in hollywood The actor began their romance in 2011.
“It’s hard for me to even put into words what that girl means to me. I’m so inspired by her every day, and I love her to the core,” Butler told E! News in July 2019 in the once upon a time in hollywood premiere.
But the couple broke up shortly after that interview. Fans found out about the split in 2020 after Hudgens and Butler had been dating for around nine years.
“Life is full of changes, and you have to find a way to constantly evolve and grow”, the Elvis Star said in a May interview with GQ when asked about her breakup with Hudgens.
Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens attended the 2022 Met Gala
Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler appeared at the 2022 Met Gala on May 2, about two years after ending their nearly decade-long relationship.
Hudgen first walked the red carpet in a sheer black Moschino gown. Unlike her ex, she attended the event alone.
According to Style Caster, Butler arrived less than an hour later with his new girlfriend, model Kaia Gerber. Butler walked the carpet with the cast and crew of the upcoming Elvis film before reuniting with Gerber for couple photos. the Elvis The star wore a black Prada suit while Gerber donned a see-through Alexander McQueen dress.
It’s unclear if Butler and Hudgens interacted with each other at the fashion event, but it’s likely they at least saw each other.
The ‘Elvis’ star and the ‘High School Musical’ star have put their romance behind them.
Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens have apparently moved on from their nine-year relationship.
los Elvis The star first sparked dating rumors in December 2021 when he was spotted leaving a yoga class with Kaia Gerber (per Bustle). Gerber was previously linked to Jacob Elordi and Pete Davidson. Butler and Gerber were seen again in January and spent Valentine’s Day together in February. They made their red carpet debut as a couple at W magazine’s Best Performances party.
Hudgens has also moved on and is in a long-term relationship with MLB star Cole Tucker. On December 29, 2021, she shared a post on Instagram to celebrate the couple’s first anniversary. “1 year younger @cotuck ❤️love👏🏽you👏🏽🤟🏽,” Hudgens captioned a photo of the couple smiling at an event. She has posted several photos of Tucker since then, proving that her relationship is still going strong.
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