vaneesa is a 18 year old girl who was sorry. she didn't know it was going to go like this. vanessa should have already learn her lesson. and it was not really her falt.the person who put those pistures in the internet and spreed it to everybody and her fav people and fans should be the one in trouble.even if she took pictures of her naked.
SO DON'T BE MAD AT HER!!!


[this all came from the heart]

carolyne, bronx, ny

I think Vanessa is a good person.she's an 18 year old that made a mistake. she's no different than anybody, and just because she's a star doesn't mean she's perfect.(nobody's perfect) and i still think she should be on HSM3.




(my dad KNOWS the song producer for all the HSM movies, they're working on HSM3 right now. i think Vanessa IS going to be in it)

ally, Montgomery,AL, usa

i dont think vanessa should put up with this i think she is very brave to and i think nudity is FINE its natural and they are in love and zac efron might not have even taken those pictures how do you know vanessa didnt tell you or did she if he did take those pictures WHO CAREShey are in LOVE.

lily, califoria, U.S

I hate to repeat myself, over and over again, but until people listen to what I'm saying, I'm going to. Vanessa did nothing wrong. Her photos are natural and nothing to be ashamed of. I am a nudist so I know the difference between natural nudity and the kind of stuff you see on TV, magazines, and other media. Nude is not lewd! Perhaps if people would realize that and not be afraid of it...this whole "scandal" would not even be an issue. Maybe that's it. People in this country are afraid of nudity and when a celebrity does it, they have to lash out at them simply out of fear or hatred. You're afraid! What are you afraid of, people?!!

David, Peapack, United States

I don't know why she acted so stupid. And for Zac to take the pictures is unbelievable. Although I am not a fan of the movies, I admire vanessa's courage and bravery and has still been able to carry on as normal with paparazzi following her everywhere.

Stella, Reading, England

give her another chance

venessa, brouten, leicster

ive really looked up to vanessa in the past and still do! she is old enough to make up her own mind, if she wanted to do that, FINE! the only problem is the photos are all over the internet! i dont see what all the fuss is bout! if any un-famous preson did that, it wouldent be made worldwide!

jess, melbourne, vic

know what, i've been a really die hard fan of u two..yeah i understand why that happened coz i also have friends that also have the same problem that u two have..i know it isnt easy and that being a couple, i think its kinda u know, no one can stop you two..yet, sometimes, you really have to be very careful especially that u two are just too great stars..a lot of people are idolizing you..i even just couldnt believe it at the beginning..but, now i do..and i understand..well, there's nothing more to do than just to face all these problems..never lose hope..there are a lot of people who also have bigger problems than you have..i luv u guys..i'll still keep on supporting u..so chill..its not yet the end of everything..there are still a myriad who are fond of you..be strong..u've just committed a mistake..well, think that everybody does..and that yours is just different from theirs..just keep praying..i'l be praying for you two...

Grace Christine, Mandaue City, Philippines

vanessa u r amazing but ever since this incident i don't know what to do u r my idol i trust you i live singing and you help me build my confidence up even more! UR MY IDOL!!!!

jade, bristol, united kingdom

I say that they shouldn't fire vanessa hudgens becuase it's her boyfriend and they cant have a say for what she can and cannot do and her pictures were sent privately to zac efron she didn't mean for it to go world wide. it's zac and her buisness and I feel she loves zac so she sent the picture to him there is nothing wrong with that.
Thank You

Amanda, sicily, italy

i disagree on what you did and zac was totally stupid for doin that yeah you should hav fun(u know wat i mean)but you have now lost a lot of fans well not me i will always love you guys!!!!!
you r gonna have to be much more carful in the future and also ur so lucky to hav zac as a boyfriend as all the girlz over ere fancy him hehe.yeah me im 14

melissa, manchester, england

I don't know how vanessa can live with this problem. I mean come on vanessa your rich, you have a great family, a cute boyfriend, and your super pretty. You have a fabulous life that almost nobody has. You just lost a great shot at being a role model to kids who admire you. Just know that you got your self in this problem so don't blame other people. Oh and Zack, ARE YOU CRAZY! Yes she is your girlfriend and you are adults but no adults take nude pictures to have fun or for any other reason. You just lost so many fans with this problem you both got your self into and I love the way the movie and you guys have grown. But......I don't blame you that much beacuse people make mistakes I have made so many mistakes that are stupid but I fix them later. It's like a test you check the answers two times to be safe and if you get some answers wrong you fix them and learn them for the next test that comes up.But don't worry I'm still a big fan.XOXO

Ana , Jacksonville, Florida

I think everyone is simply over-reacting. It was clearly a thing they did privately, that simply was discovered and put on the internet. It was a stupid thing to do but lets face it the little children who watch HSM won't get a chance to see or maybe even hear about the pictures. The older audience (me and my friends who are 13/14) don't give a damn quite frankly. We don't all go out and do things like that every night but we don't care. Why should we? They've learnt their lesson and got over it.

Katie , Herts, England

I think it was not right what Vanessa did, but I do KNOW that she should get another chance. Both her and Zach should be on HSM3. Without Zach and Vanessa's love it would be nothing. I think you guys need to let them on disney channel again. I am a HSM fan and I love Zac and Vanessa to death. You guys, EVERYBODY who likes HSM wants them to be back on disney channel. (My name is really Diane and I am 12 years old.)

Jackie, Michigan City, Indiana

I Think Vanessa Should Not Of Done What She Did But They Should Never Of Got On The Internet What Vanessa And Zac Do Is Up To Them Their Old Enough To Choose What They Do But I Think The Photo's Have Embarrased Vanessa So That Should Teach Her A Lesson So You Should Give Her Another Chance Because High School Musical Is Nothing Without Vanessa Because Their Romance Is What Makes The Film So Great! x x

Steve, Worcester,

I have a 7 year old daughter who loves High School Musical, and idolizes Vanessa in particular. Nude photos of Vanessa taken by her boyfriend Zac is NOT the example I want for my daughter. I read a comment about teens doing this type of thing all of the time, and I agree. However, Vanessa and Zac were aware that they would become role models to kids and should have a sense of responsibility if they choose to be in that position. Yes, of course we need to forgive them, and if they have learned something from this situation, we should allow them to continue on without judgment. I just hope they have learned and understand the impact that their decisions have on people other than themselves.

lauren, york, pa

don't release them they made mistake just like everyone does, its not right, give them another chance.

sam , rotterdam , new york

i think you should them do whatever it is that they want. I'm sure that other teen couples have done this before and are not having it talked it about in magazines. let them be a normal teen couple let them make mistakes and strive for the bettter. and basically everyone should just mind their own business.

Dashawnna, Strongsville, ohio

i say, forgive and forget. vanessa hudgens and zac efron just made a mistake. everyone makes mistakes, nobody in this world is perfect! i made a mistake, i got into lots of trouble, but i learned from it, they will too. people can learn from their mistakes. i have been a big fan of vanessa, and i still am. even tough i dont really know her well. all i have to say is that she is a very sweet, awesome person. without them two. high school musical wont be the same, wont be super awesome! please let them stay in disney. if they are out in disney channel, million of million or millions of fans will stop loving them. thanks nad please..

c.rocz, Poplar, California

Kids make mistakes, because theyre Kids. Can you imagine what the internet would have been like had it come out in the 60s? Naked bodies would have been posted everywhere on youtube. We have become more and more uptight about how people act or dont act. America was founded by prudes and nothing has changed over the last several hundred years. We're so worried about being Politically Correct we have forgotten how to have fun. Not saying everyone has to jump out of their clothes to have fun but every kid makes stupid decisions. We learn and grow and we are better people for it. People are so caught up in judging everyone else, I think we should start looking in the mirror and fix ourselves before we jump on every bandwagon that rolls by.

Danielle, Jacksonville, Florida

they should let high school muscial 3 be flimed and fine vanessa for doing that she did not mean for the pictures to get out into teh public if she did she would hand them over herself. If she does it again in the making of anymore high school muscial the you should sack her from disney channel and high school muscial and know other company would want to take her on. So give her another chance.

Niamh bannon, belfast, united kingdom

Unlike Rick from Strasburg, PA. I have seen the photo and it really did not affect my opinion. Two consenting adults were together enjoying each other's company as adults do. Admittedly, the photopgraph released is a simple nude, without any suggestive nuance, other than the setting is a bedroom. This DOES point to the fact that you must be careful what you post. Disney is right for not punishing or placing blame. As the single most influential international media company catering to youth (Baby Einstein on up), the company should take this opportunity to positively shape and caution our youth about responsibility. Ms. Hudgens has not indicated any intention for the pictures to be published. But her young audience may not consider that and begin posting copycat images. You may wonder why I'm not holding the highly influential actors and so-called role models accountable. I have a 36mo girl who sings HSM songs on her own. I must raise her right, not them. Disney + Parenting = Good.

Todd, New York,

I think disney channel should forgive Vanessa and Zac.Everyone makes mistakes.She alredy has apoligized.HSM 3 will not be the same without Zac and Vanessa

Keren, Singapore, Singapore

Don't blow this out of proportion. If we did news on every Tom, Dick, and Harry that took a picture of themselves naked while they were in the spotlight, thats all we would ever see on magazine covers. Everybody does it at least once, and if they don't, then try it. Try to avoid letting kids know this because it will crush them that there "tween idols" are taking "nude" pictures of themselves. That or they will think because she did it, they should to. So for god sakes, don't let the kids know or you're just giving them more of a reason to because more mature faster, and its not like our society doesn't do that enough (total sarcasm)

Cora, Lindsay , Canada, Ontario

people make mistakes. plain and simple. disney has traditions and standards, but that doesn't mean people don't learn. also, you should check into the easter eggs in old disney cartoon movies.

Brandon, Crestline, CA, United States

hey v is a wonderful actor and a singer she is soooo talented let us all support her

roy, beyrouth, lebanon

when are we going to stop excusing lapse in judgement on the part that celebrities play. On one hand they need to be idolized by the public fan base in order to be part of the "Hollywood Now" crowd; then they want their privacy. TOO BAD! one should know well enough by now to know that the price of stardom is a high one to attend to. I am tired of keeping my own kids grounded and then turning on the t.v. and having to explain why it is wrong to do what they do when the media and political pardons send the message that it is not. First Our 3 spotlight darlings (P.H., B.S.& L.L.) are druggies, alchies, and nudists, then Ms. America is excused, now Disney says , Ooops, she made a mistake. Come on!!! I say Jail, lose your kids, jail, lose your crown, and your FIRED!!!

ann, Highland, Ca

Might as well stop going on about it. She's a good looking lass and its a shame it came out but it has and its not as bad as what most celebs seem to be doing. She didn't know they were going to get out and thought they would just be seen by her boyfriend. its a normal thing to do jus what with being famous it just makes her stand out more. She has not done anything wrong let her get one with her life and career.

chris, middlesbrough, UK england

I think they should drop her and the boyfriend. Plain and simple. My daughter will NEVER watch anything disney again. And yes this will be hard seeings how I am a huge fan myself. But she needs to disappear out of the Walt Disney Movies FOR GOOD!

I am really ashamed of you.

Christy, Gadsden, AL., USA

Why are people getting so uptight about this? And since when was it a sin to be naked? I'm the same age as Vanessa and I feel so sorry for her! We all have bits, most people like having sex, she's an attractive girl... Its not as if you see her stumbling out of various Los Angeles and London nightclubs at all hours. Let the poor girl have some peace!!

Amy Sanchez, Kent,

We cant say what Vanessa did is wrong or right, it is something some people do in private. How it got published? who knows, what i think is that most pop start have some secrets or things that are not really a good example for young kids, things that some people do, even that MOST people do, for fun, without thinking. People should let it go and Vanessa should think about it before doing something like this again, it has its risks and she is a celebrity.

Flo, wj, florida

My daughter loves Vanessa and Zac so I really feel bad that she has to hear about her idol (Vanessa Hudgens) has nude pictures posted online!

Alyssa, New York, New York

Amy Stone, why does sex make people impure?

India , UK,

I'm going to have to agree.. you can find naked pictures of Daniel Radcliffe all over the net. Plenty of children watch Harry Potter. Come on.. a role model or not.. my 7 year old cousin has seen this movie, and he's never seen that picture. Not to mention, replacing her would be a mistake on Disney's behalf. Do they really think High School Musical will sell as well without Gabriella?

Ashley, Orlando, FL

Everyone makes mistakes, whether they are stars or someone just on the street, people should leave them alone. High School would not be the same without the original cast. Look at Grease 2 not to many people were into that because the orginal cast wasn't in it. People should just get on with there lifes and leave this couple alone. I am a parent and things only get bigger because the photographers won't leave them alone. They try to stay out of the spot light but you people won't let them. Disney should know the High School Musical 3 would not be the same without Zac and Vanessa. I think you should keep them. She has apologized what more do you people want from them. I think the chemistry between the original cast is great and it should stay the way you have on your other High Schhol Musicals

kim, Hesperia, CA

I would have to see the photo to have an opinion

rick, strasburg, pa.

I think what everyone needs to remember is that these kids are not in high school......they are older. Ashley Tisdale for instance is 22.....HELLO, how many 22 year olds are in high school? They made their money with the show, now let it go.

Heidi, Huntington, WV, USA

To add to my previous comment...

A woman got kicked off of a plane for breastfeeding her baby!!! Yet this is okay?

Someone commented that she or her publicists may have revealed the photos to ease her into more "adult" roles. This is a problem. Using 16 or 18 year old teenagers to portray "adults" in movies with "adult" scenes is falsifying life. They are still teenagers with teenager’s bodies. It is not a fair representation of a woman.

Kudos to all commenters wiling to stand up for what is right and moral!

Amy , Burlington, NC

sorry, you play with fire you get burned! i have a daughter who thinks the world of this girl and people need to know that there are consequences to their actions. How can you have her play hsm with this coming out? what is this showing young girls? that this is cool and the thing to do?? and that is ok? she knew what she was doing when the pictures were taken. disney should not have any part of her anymore.

patty, birmingham, alabama

I am not sure what the true story is here...if this picture was taken by her when she was 16 for her own interest, then, yeah, it probably was not the smartest thing to do and I don't think she was considered a role-model then, so an apology to her fans would be due and this is the story she should have admitted.
Now, if this was a picture recently taken for the purpose of showing anyone, it was wrong. Whether she is 16, 18, or 42, it is an immoral act to expose yourself to another person, not your spouse, for the purpose of making them lust. Lust leads to sex and sex outside of marriage is a sin.
God gave us hormones so that we could have a fullfilling relationship with our spouse. Teenagers, especially, need a lot of help and support to remain pure for their marriage partner. I believe that Disney has already crossed the line with their movies and star's music videos. It doesn't take much to start a teenagers's fire.
We all make mistakes? Admit it and accept the consequences.

Amy Stone, Burlington, NC

I disagree with SS,NYC. They should still go on with the show because those litlle kids still look up to her even though she did this. If Disney didn't showw this my opinion is that it would be the worst. Personaly i love High School Musical what she does privately is her business it was just a misconception that they got out in the open. She feels bad enough we don't need to make it worst.

Jennifer, PO, FL

So what.!
She is allowed to do what she wants...
And what about paris Hilton and all her crapp..
Just cause Vanessa is a bit trampy doesnt mean she cant stay on disney.. But It shouldnt be public.. And the little kids havent seen the picture so they will still think that she is a ROLE MODEL.! So if it happened again then make her leave the show but give her this one freebee.

♥Britty♥, Whitby, Ontario

they should keep her in the movie but like when they give sequels of showing them talk vanessa should really apoligize i loved her and that real weird and what about zac if she gets out the movie what about him he took the pictures no one knows what they really did in that room so... but if none of them are in part three im def not watching it neither is most of my school neither is my family and thats over 206 ppl so..

Name Withheld, philidelphia,

18 years old ? She looks like an adult . If Disney dump her many people will dump the show . We watch it because we liked the characters no characters ? NO SHOW !

Jasmine, Yishun, Singapore

The problem is that she is a role model for very young childern. What she does in private is her own business. But when it becomes public, it becomes the parents business.

Laura, Denver, Colorad

ah yes, but Harry Potter went nude for a role, as an expression of his art.....not his lover.

Chris, East Bay, CA

Disney needs to get rid of them ASAP. This is far to embarrassing for them, and if they allow the show to go on it will show they are ONLY interested in money and NOT the moral values they claim to hold so high.

SS, NYC,

I WAS her biggest fan and I will STILL be her biggest fan because it's her PRIVATE life and she could do whatever she wants!And if she's NOT on HSM3 then I'm NOT watching it!!!
You rock Vanessa!!!!

Talia, Montreal/Canada,

Her pictures were private and meant for her guy. I've seen them : they're innocent and obviously unrehearsed. She looks great! Let's leave her alone. It must be a slow news week. Support Vanessa!

ktowstend, Indiana, USA

These photos are no big deal. They're so tame and innocent. In the long run, this will be a positive that can only help her career. I didn't even know her name until these pictures got out. And what's wrong with her and her boyfriend having a little fun? Now I'm slightly interested in seeing her acting skills in action -- one more potential fan is born!!!

Steve, San Francisco, CA

She's no "teen" Idol to us. My young (11, and 13 daughters ) and I won't support her anymore. Since she's grown why not let her go on and make adult films. Get her out of Disney. Our kids need better to look up to!

Marschall White, Milford, NH

i think even though she did what she did she still deserves to be a disney channel star. she's a role model.

christina, palmyra, pa

Vanessa is a beautiful young woman and she has nothing to be ashamed of. At least the picture was done tastefully. She is acting more like an adult then Lindsey Lohan or Britney Spears. I commend her for handling this so well. And Disney for the way in which they have handled the situation.

Kari Ward, Las Cruces, NM

You're crazy if you think Disney is entirely wholesome. You'd know this if you looked at all of the studios under Disney's thumb.

Why are so many surprised that a teen star turned legal adult has turned up in photos naked? Hell even a teen minor turned legal adult would be applicable. It's about saying "It's okay -I'm no longer jailbait!" and propelling one's self away from the restrictions of being a minor -even in a private setting.

Should the girl have exercised better judgment? Of course! But life goes on. Flagging the incident only piles on the inquiries from children.

Cat, Upland, CA

Would it have been OK if she was dressed but holding a gun?

Andrew Clark, London, UK

Who really cares anyway except Disney and there money making machine. It's all about corporate image.

matzi, reading,

Jeff Pendleton's house sounds like a lot of fun. What will your family be watching? Even the animals in documentaries are prone to "doing it" Explain to your children that actors are actors. We all get naked, most of us have sex at 18 and if we spend 3/4 days week in the gym, let's get our kit off and take some pictures of the results.

michael, london,

I think Vanessa could have a lot going for her and right now I don't think she deserves it. Zac Efron wouldn't do this because I know the real him. He is a boy who likes to play video games and be on the beach. He loves what he is doing and would never do something this stupid to ruin it. I think they should forgive her but nobody can forget about it.

Nicole, Fulton, IL

i think she should still be in the 3 movie.

austin, ashford, west viginia

Disney should just stop promoting young boyfriend/girlfriend relationships altogether. I'm only 14 years old and I think that little kids, tweens, and immature teens, should not be watching these types of shows. Why? Because if they start watching these shows about boy/girl "love" relationships then they'll be tempted to do exactly what the characters on TV shows are doing. Young immature people shouldn't be dating because they are most likely not interested in getting married yet. Vanessa did make a stupid mistake and I feel sorry for her. As for the decision Disney needs to make about dumping or keeping Vanessa, it should carefully consider it's young viewers.

Name Withheld, Southern California, US

What is the difference between Vanessa posing for a nude photo versus Daniel Radcliffe bearing it all on stage in front of thousands. Thye both have the same core public that they are aiming at. The public got over the nudity from the Harry Potter star and they still accept him playing the role in future Potter movies. The same will play out for Vanessa. Would it be better for the prudish Chris Ayres if Vanessa had just done a nude seen on Broadway rather than her bedroom? Or this a case of gender inequality?

Shawn Hill, Buffalo, NY

My only regret is that she didn't take more photos. Our country needs to get over its puritanical obsession with nudity and sex. It's a sad day when violence and war are more culturally acceptable than naked women.

John, New Mexico, USA

Big money, big fame - big responsibility - especially in the role she plays. There is nothing necessarily wrong with the average Joe or Jane taking or posting innocent nude photos, but it also seems to be a game being played by stars -- it certainly does result in greater press exposure. I think the rules should be clear to all - flirt with them and get burned.

I don't think Ms. Hudgens is/was embarrassed, I think she has gotten the publicity she sought. Disney would be wise to stop her game at this stage and let another have the stage.

Name Withheld, Princeton, NJ, USA

I think Vanessa Hudgens should be banned from 'high school musical 3' there are young teens and children which watch it, and after this i dont think they will ever look at their idol in the same way again. If Disney are still going to keep her on the film then i dont think they are sending out a very good message to these youngsters. I know i will definatly stop watching high school musical, because its disgusting to know they're are letting her still act on a childrens Disney movie!!

Carmela, London,

The media is crazy! This "scandal" will not sink the HSM franchise or Disney, and it won't ruin Hudgens's career. My three young daughters, ages 9, 7, and 5, LOVE all things HSM, and don't know anything about the nude pics. I wish the media would let it go already. I'm not condoning what VH did. It was stupid, but Disney would be crazy to dump her, and they know it.

Name Withheld, Canton, OH

Considering that about 80% of Americans have never left the United States and expanded their experiences and minds the adverse reactions towards nudity and this matter in general is not surprising.

Nudity is accepted around the world with the exception of most Muslin nations and the United States. If you go to Europe you will see full nudity in commercials and magazine ads – even the odd billboard. Surprisingly they don't advertise toilet paper or feminine hygiene products there - it's pretty much taboo.

What people do in the privacy of their homes is truly their own business, but considering she is a role model for millions of girls it is just unfornate that this had to happen. She probably never should have let someone take her picture in the first place.

From a marketing perspective. It could actually boost her popularity even higher. Let's face it, scandal is great business for any company including Disney.

Name Withheld, Tampa, USA / FL

I am so disappointed. My 11 year old daughter turned away and covered her ears whilst watching an entertainment show last night covering the story. She is still in denial. I've sensed her disappointment over what's happening to her former idols Britney & Lindsey, now Vanessa. She's more sad actually.

Carol, Manila, Philippines

I think that vanessa is lucky that she didnt get fired with Disney Channel... But those pics are HER private life, not any of the presses business. So we should respect her.

Victoria, San Francisco, california

If she is not a star, I wouldn't care. Unfortunately, she is an image of a nice and smart young lady for million seven-year-old girls. As a mom, I don't feel comfortable having my daughter watching her. I feel sorry for Vanessa but Disney should let her go. I never like her faked and that inviting smile in music video since the beginning.

Hardy, Evansville, IN

i think vanessa should know better "oh of curs shes 18 she can do wat she want but thats still just gross if she still has fans she preety luck but truthfully shes done she got the naked porn pics she ruined 4 disney now thats some pop star news but troy shot her with the camra vanesa should be slapped 4 her behavior mabey stars should talktopople and be ther friends not pop stars friends they just lead truble and miss hannah montana had somthing to say about that to.im just feeling srry 4 her.vanesa gona mad its brittney lindsey lohan then u vanesa pop star oh no vanesss u were cool but not no more u with ur porn self mabe u will saty a star a STAR a PORN STAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BAD vanesa come on people dont love her she should love u 4 careing but it makes me fell better shes just like us so if she does stupid things like us wat the heck so how about we try to become a postatr and show her.k thx 4 reading by 4 now.fro kayla

kayla, tacoma,

i think vanessa should
stay.Its
not
her
fault.
I
love her she the best.I think she should stay it wont be the same without her.She should stay.

Massiel, Jer,

what the big deal kira knightley has been i three Disney film and has done a few nude photos.there wasnt any out rage at that so why is there at this?

luke monahan, Borehamwood, UK

i'd give her one right up the wrong-un

bob, Birmingham, uk

Lauren, Albuquerque, United States

Please learn to spellcheck before hitting the 'Submit' button

John C, Warwick, UK

There is no real problem here. It is just because they are in the public eye, if they werent famous people really wouldnt think or look twice at it. GIVE THEM A BREAK!

Samantha, Darwin, Australia

See most of the dissenters are from the US.

A naked body - disgrace, shock, horror

It's OK to carry a gun though.

Always makes me laugh that does :-)

Salty, UK,

i think they should let her be in the third and so on so forth she didn't put them on the internet and nether did zac i won't watch the third one if they don't have the orginal actors and actresses and zac and vanasie make a good couple in the first place

fan of hsm 1&2, new york,

it's ok to have a nude photo...it's very unfortunate that the photo is leaked but this is none of our business.i hope everyone don't blame at her anymore.she really has a great voices.i hope disney can give a chance and let her play the gabriella in High School Musical 3.

Sherman, Ipoh, Malaysia

She's 18. Once upon a time, artists were allowed to depict nude models, and famous and respectable people, even, would pose. Chances are the photograph is more of a work of art than the insipid Disney film. If Disney cans her, perhaps she can get a job in a real film.

Walt Disney, by the way, was by no means a pillar of morality, despite popular beliefs to the contrary. Shakespeare had a phrase for Disney & Co.'s brand of moral policing: "The lady doth protest too much..."

Mark L. , Astoria, NY ,

I was so shocked to learn this & I think it's disgusting. I'm 17 & i would never take nude pictures of myself. Why would that be fun? I actually don't understand. It's not the fact that they got out it's the fact she took naked pics of herself. it's so gross. Yes i think we should give her a break but if i ever meet her i'd just ask her why? like i don't get it at all! c'mon how is it fun? & if she did it for Zac that's retarted. I would never do that for my boyfriend. So all in all i think she's a good person but i don't know why anyone would do that but i guess what you do in your personal time is your business.

Mal, Pensylvania,

What's with these girls named Vanessa? Was'nt tjere a Vanessa Williams who did the same thing? She survived.

mangoboy, Boston, Massachusetts

Al of Washington DC is right. Women should never be naked. It is disgraceful. Instead, she should have sent her boyfriend pictures of her engaging in soem form of violence. Maybe beheadign a rabbit or something? Furthermore, she has alarmed people horribly by showing that American women have nipples and pubic hair. These facts should not be acknowledged. Remember, nudity is a threat to civilization.

Nick, Rotherham, UK

My calendar says we´re in the year 2007. This is completely ridiculous.

Peter, Frankfurt, Germany

i think it was wrong of her, but i forgive her. She is 18 and is now a grown up women so i think it's her choice. Zac and Vanessa need their play time too, so just leave them alone. Yes, i think it went a little too far, but she apologized so i forgive her. She is till one of my favorite actresses.(including Zac too)

Cassie, Middletown, Connecticut

surely in this case if anyone is yo be persecuted it should be the scumbag who put the picture on the internet. what this girl and her boyfreind get up to in the privacy of their own homes is no ones business but theirs. it's just the media that make it an issue.

simon, milton keynes,

who the hell cares? its a nude pic of an 18 yr old superstar. im a 14 yr old freshmen in high school and i think its a load of bullshit that this is such a big deal. we live in a world full of scnadal. if everyone thought these two supposebly innocent disney stars were just gunna live in the cinderella castle and not touch each other then we're all ignorant. its called life. they're teenagers. get over it.

brittany, reality,

How could Vanessa do some thing like this. LIttle girls r looking up to her and this is what she wants other kids to do. In show bizz alot of stars do this. Who knows why? Does she want to do High School Musical 3 or not. If she does another thing like this I think they r going to have to make up a resone for her to leave the show. Just like That So Raven they said she went off to colledge and cancelled the show. One more thing and High School Musical will be cut. I would hate to see her gone from the show because it would not be as greet of a show without her but she does need to learn a leason.

Lauren, Albuquerque, United States

Why is this even an issue? Why are people concerned about the human body shown in its natural form and covered in skin? I have seen babies in their skin, I have seen my children in their skin, I have seen elders in their skin and I have seen young adults in their skin. I have an issue with the fact that this is creating an issue. One of the stupidest issues in the world is that people are upset by our natural form. .

Bill, Redding, CA

Lol, good on her, with the availability of camera's, camera phones it's not uncommon for couples to use them, people that think this is dirty and makes them sick?? are just too old to of experienced new technologies with sexual preferences . Nude bodies are natural and beautiful, there's nothing wrong with a few pictures, i've seen pictures of her on a beach having pictures taken by paparazzi, looking for 'nipple slips' or what not, so she does it on her own, big wow, Why are americans so uptight about the naked body?? Try being more like Europe! relax a bit more... "Like Oh my Gawd!!!!, my kids are never watching anything from DISNEY again!!!!!!"

Furthermore in no shape or form is it porn, lets get this straight porn is illegal sexual activity.. sex is just sex, the filming of sex is just sex, the use of the internet has disguised the word's true meaning..

Adam Webb, MK, UK

ok like i get it her and her boyfriend want to take nude pics thats ok as long as they don't get out in the public, like i don't care what there doing in there own spare privite non movie life that's there choice i just wonder how did anyone get a hold of the pics

melissa jeffrey, delhi,

Oh please. How do you suppose that photo got out, hmm? Considering there were only two people in the room when it was taken, I'll give you one of two guesses. It wasn't a PR disaster. It was PR genius. I'm the proof in the pudding. Why? Because I'm a 31 year old white male with a $100K+ annual income, otherwise known as everybody's favorite demographic, and I had absolutely no idea who Vanessa Hudgens was before this story broke. Now I know exactly who she is. Her strategy, or I should say her PR firm's strategy, worked perfectly.

Richard, Cleveland, Ohio

with other celebrities-people like paris hilton say-I'd say you know what? leave her alone, it's her business. but this girl is a role model to little children and someone needs to show them it's not right to behave like that. considering her career, that she plays a geek in this show, I'd say she owes it to the public to resign. it's such an appaling example, leaving her without an ounce of dignity or class.

Lily meyton, London,

First off it's called acting. Why should she be obliged to act the same why she does on screen off. Gabriella is not Vanessa they are not one and the same. It is absolutely wrong of the American public to ask her to not have a personal life for sake of their children. Second, she's a young woman and most young women in America will engage in sexual intercourse around the age of seventeen. She's not someone's mother, or at least not that we know of, so she is obliged to no child, no viewers, no one but her mother and father and herself.

Cathryn, Saint Louis, United States/Missouri

Doesn't anyone think that an American young star who maybe looking to brake into big movies rather than disney trash might have leaked the photo.
As a disney pawn your shelf life and career is limited, now many more people know who she is and is thus a more 'bankable' star for a studio. She has also enhanced her image as a sexual female rather than a goodie goodie.
Ann Hathaway had to go nude in a movie to shake off the disney stench but this girl has done in by an 'oops'. Just like Lindsey Lohan's nicker slip. It will add a few zeros to her pay check.
I don't know High School the Musical from watching it and now this young lady is the only one who stars in it that I know by name. I imagine her career in 3 years will be away from Disney and in the big summer block busters etc.
Good luck to her, in a PR war she has scored an easy win. I just wonder if she will continue down the Britney/Lohan slide or keep her star rising like Hathaway?

Nick Westerby, Warszawa, Mazowieckie

For her to say "I am embarassed" and "I regret" was an even bigger mistake than letting that picture go public. Quit apologizing for doing things that are not wrong. It is not a crime or even inappropriate for a young couple to be playful with their sexuality and experiment and explore. Taking pictures is not the problem. Letting them get in the hands of people outside the relationship is. I don't blame her. I blame him. He probably just wanted to gloat.

DCC, Dallas, TX

A few nude photos isn't a big deal. We could all use a little more non-sexual nudity in our lives.

Jackson, Cleveland, Ohio

First off, I'm American and I have an 11 year old daughter who is a fan of High School Musical. I think none of us has the need or right to know what anyone is doing in their private lives. I don't care whether Miss Hudgens was taking nude photos with her boyfriend.(Its not like its porn) I do care that someone was obtaining them and showing them to the public. How would I explain this to my daughter? I'd say that when people are old enough they have the right to decide what kind of relationships they have and how the have them. There's nothing to be ashamed of about the human body. That someone posted private photos on the internet was possibly illegal and certainly unethical. Lets look at this realistically, there are soooooo many other things more important in the world.

hope, illinois,

As far as my family and I, we will not be watching this movie. I feel that Diseny has become to lax in thier long standing family oriented tradition.

Jeff Pendleton, Eagle River, Alaska

i think all yall who said i back vannessa anne hudgens up is wrong she knows shes on dissney channel a kid/teen production how could somebody be so stupid and carless to have done that nasty imm never watching disney again say thanks to vannesa for that

lauren, raleigh n.c,

Who really cares what she did in her private time?!? Is it really that wrong to spice up your love life with someone in private? Of course not.

If you want a role model for your children, give them a book on Martin Luther King Jr. or Ghandi, or have them talk to their doctor about how he got to where he is. Get them away from the television for Christ's sake. There is nothing worth emulating at all in front of the T.V. because everyone on there is ACTING. Get real America.

GSM, Corona, U.S.A. / Corona

i think that whoever did this was very mean and had no right to do what they did.in this case if she did it for her boyfriend then thats different because she is growing up now she needs her own privacy she does not know who did this or maybe she does know who did it but this was completely wrong if this was me iwould be totally humiliated and would hurt the person that did this vanessa i feel it for u girl but don't give up just like the song lyrics to miley cyrus song kep your head strong and just get your head in the game keep rocking i still adore u for what u are because we all make mistakes and we ask for forgiveness so just keep your mind and head up

shenna, west palm beach, florida

A previous reader said, "When will America, the land of the free, wake up to the fact that there are more important things to worry about than naked people?"

Well, America is well aware of the large problems in the world. However, America has problems of its own. One such problem is hypocrisy. This situation involving Ms. Hudgens' being photgraphed in the nude by young Mr. Efron strikes at two chords in American culture. First there is the spread of general immorality the has the "family values" sector so upset. Second is the challenge to authenticity, the general falsity of people claiming to be something they are not. In the case of Hudgens and Efron, they played up their squeaky clean "family values" personas in the trade magazines, on TV and, well, everywhere. However, it a was all just a ruse on their part. That's what America finds so insulting about all of this. Yes, it may be trivial -- but it smacks of yet more dishonesty and hypocrisy from our so-called "role models."

Chazz, West Palm Beach, Florida

a.) Daniel Radcliff was in a play, for a job, not posing naked for no apparent reason, nor does he work for Disney.
b.) Anne Hathaway was dropped for an illedged Pricess Diaries sequel for her stint in Brokeback Mountain.

Disney is a family company. It is a family channel. The biggest fans of HSM are preteen girls. How do you explain a naked photograph to a young girl? I agree that her photo could have been more vulgar, however, this simple photo could ruin her career with Disney, whom also controls her record deal. It's an unfortunate turn of events for her.

Abbey, Rancho Cucamonga, USA, Ca

Three points:

1. The real culprit is the person who betrayed Vanessa.
2. Vanessa is in fact a great role model. She could have denied that the photo was her. Most people believed it was a fake. But she did not follow this path. Instead she honestly owned up to her error in judgment and then publicly apologized for her mistake.
3. I applaud Disney for keeping Vanessa on HSM. I enjoyed 1 and 2 and look forward to Number 3.

Larry Krieger, Flemington , NJ

There is no reason in the world for them to apologize. "Lapse is judgment"? The only one that should apologize for a lapse in judgment is the idiot that put the pictures on the internet. Whatever people do in private is there business. If the want to take nude pictures that they intend to maintain privately, who are we that they should apologize to us for doing so. How many of us have nude pictures that we share only with our significant other?

Kevin Hazzard, Mobile, AL

Since when does anyone care if an 18-year old's boyfriend takes her picture naked?

Being in the public eye doesn't make Hudgens any less of a human who will do silly things.

Alexis, Leroy, Michigan

I've had to field the questions from my 11 and 8 year old -- which wasn't fun. But, I'm a parent. We deal with those things. If you're a parent and can't deal with it, then you need to look in a mirror for the problem. Not at an 18 year old actress.

Who hasn't taken a nudie pic in their life? Leave the girl alone.

If this has disrupted your life, please take the following steps.
1. Get a life.
2. Move on with said life.
3. Go to #1

RM Becker, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Dittos To Tera , Mayville's opinion.

Lee Anderson, Gladstone, Mi

I cannot believe it! She should have known better that any "private" photos would get leaked onto the net! If Hilary Duff, Raven, or Lindsay Lohan had done something like that, they would have had their project (s) canned and been black listed by Disney. I cannot believe that they are treating a D-List celebrity like Hudgens like she is a saint. People should boycott High School Musical over this (not that anyone would miss anything, they are horrible to start with).

Pikachu, Brighton, Canada

So Disney is backing Vanessa? Well done! I suppose Disneyland should soon hire ex soft-porn models as their Cinderellas and Snow Whites too. What the hey? I mean it's perfectly "ok" to do something out of conscience and later claim it was done out of foolish judgement. Everyone is forgiven and given a second chance or a third or a fourth. Disney sure has come a long way since Wizard of Oz. High School Musical - great stuff for horny teens everywhere around the globe. License to bare!

DigitalKnight, Singapore,

vanessa is amazing. she doesnt need all this hassle.
please understand that she is many childrens heroine and doesnt want to be taken off the screen because it will brake kids hearts around the world.
give her another chance.
love you vanessa xxxxxxxxx

michael m, berwickupontweed, uk

She's all over Perez Hilton.com

One of the problems is, she was very stupid to do this. Don't celebrities have brains anymore? Stop taking nude pictures of yourselves and making homemade porn, idiots! Secondly, her very image is that of a sugary sweet girl in an innocent film about high school romance. Nudie pictures of yourself sort of slap the whole picture in the face. At least the Harry Potter kid can say he was taking his clothes off for "art."

The sad thing is, her reps probably leaked the pictures to get her out of doing the third one and to give her a more adult image, so she could cross over into mainstream work. Either that, or the next teeny bopper starlet did it to get into the movie. Maybe it was Sharpay?

Dan, Culver City, CA, USA

As Bob Dylan said, "even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked". And I wouldn't have spent the last half hour Googling in vain for *those* pictures, I can tell you.

Tim Footman, Bangkok, Thailand

Okay this is disney people little kids look up to these actors it doesnt matter if they were just being stupid this is their job and they have to act like regular people what is hollywood coming to these days?????

Chelsea, Los Angeles, California

What's the big deal we all no now that she human.On the
wild side.Maybe a little detention.She very lucky disney
didn't let her GO.

KEITH, LOS ANGELES, USA

What kind of message is she sending to our young girls, I feel sorry for her, she is totally lost. Next she'll be hanging with all of the other nuts, Britany, Paris & Lindsay. I will not let my children buy anything else of High School Musical...

Laine, English, USA

i think that disney should give vanessa another chance!!!!!

katie, st. pete, fl

i think that is a lie and if it isn't stop telling little kids this i did not even want 2 know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she is beutiful and a great actress!!! she should be left alone!!!!

maggie bornemann, fairfeld, ohio, usa

its not her fault give the kid a break..it was his dumb idiot careless boyfriend hu shared her nude pictures..besides we like her she is a good artist

George Louie David, Porac Pampanga, Philippines

OMG! She had NO CLOTHES ON!!!?11!?

I'm shocked and appalled.

Not really.

Now, if she'd committed murder or something ...

Americans: please get over your prudishness. Thank you.

(and it's I COULDN'T care less!)

starling, Lancaster,

vanessa would never do that

jaden, langley, canada

This kind of happened to Jessica Biel a few years ago. She was a low rate actress in some forgettable US teen drama, when she decided to pose (by choice) for some racy magazine pictures. Look at where that has taken her career !!!
I bet these pictures will have the same positive effect on this girl's career.
I didnt have a clue who this Vanessa girl was 2 weeks ago. Now she is being discussed on The Times website.

James, London,

If in fact that picture was taken in the privacy of her home , on her phone for personal reason then that is her business! It's not like she posed for play boy and did ungodly things for the money. This is her private and personal matter and she shouldn't have to apologize to anyone not even her biggest fans! people need to stop being so judgmental and get over it! Vanessa if you read this, i still love you and thin the best of you and I'm happy for you and your success. In the future keep your guard and don't give away your trust too easily. There will always be someone there waiting to stab you in the back.

Amber, Grand Prairie, TX

The only thing I feel sorry about is the fact that people are actually stating that because of these pictures Vanessa is now "not an angel". People Please! every one once in there life has taken nude pictures thinking it was within their privacy it was not her intension for the whole world to know what she does behind close doors. Shes a normal person who does what she feels like doing and no one is intitled to judge her for it even if she is a celebrity. In my oppinion those who take these things so seriously are pathetic its like your living your life based on "celebrity role models" how about you mind your own business and instead of looking "upto" a celebrity look up to your mother or father. Dont worry Vanessa you have nothing to be ashamed about and dont let others make you believe otherwise.

Nerissa .A., Naples, FL

There seems to be a pervasive inability by some of the posters here to separate fantasy from reality. A high school like the one in these movies does not exist ANYWHERE. To all you other parents out there, don't you teach your children that they are not watching real people but characters played by ACTORS? Sure, let your kids know that they represent an ideal that is fine to strive for, but the characters are all fictional and the people playing them do not have the same personalities or behaviors in the real world. How any parent would choose an ACTOR as role-model is beyond me. The character maybe, but never an actor based simply on a role. You are the one setting your kid up for disappointment.
p.s. I'm also in the camp that believes it was her private business and has no relationship to her acting. It's only poor judgement due to the known ridiculous reaction of the American public to celebrities private lives being splashed across the media everyday.

Mark Ryder, Palm Harbor, FL

well i think she is a awesome actress and shouldnt be thought of bad! just because she posed nude for her boyfriend!! gosh im sure other people do that and they dont get hurt for doing it ! i dont know how it got out but she must be feeling awful!! i know i would ! but ill be her fan !! and also zacs no matter what because they are awesome

Lorraine, WA ,

its only a picture no one should make a big fuss over it its her life she can do what she wants.

ellise, london, england

i think she is just stupid all those who feel bad for her dont she did something horrible and degrating i am so disgusted with her i wish i never even heard of her she is turning into another one of those hollywood messups as soon as that camera wen flash her career didnt show up on her picture

mimi boo, edison, nj

I really dont understand whats wrong with a nude photo of an 18 year old girl

I truly believe that people should be appreciated in their natural beauty, not be ashamed of it and hide it from the world.

These 2 young people were just doing what comes naturally to them. I find it sad that our older generation would try to embarrass and shame them for doing something beautiful

Daniel, Brooklyn, NY

Disney is supposed to represent positive and wholesome role models for young people. Unfortunately, the tone of most on here seems to be to overlook nudity and so it makes it all the more normal and acceptable to young people. Shame on Disney. She may be a cash cow for now, but you need to draw the line somewhere and teach our young some self-control. I liked this young woman, but now I see she's just another Paris Hilton. Yuck!

Al, Washington, DC

Just an unexpected release of the photo. Don't take this too seriously, to err is human.

Hanami, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

I find this whole situation to be truly DISGUSTING!!! First off, she is only eighteen years old! I find it odd how the media keeps calling Zac and Vanessa the younger Brad and Angelina. They are teenagers. I could almost bet that neither one of them is thinking of getting married to each and they should not be acting as if they are. Secondly, she should have known better. Since she is in the public eye so much, I would hope that she could make better decisions and not let a mistake like this happen. But then again...she IS a teenager and maybe this will show that children can't be trusted with that much fame. Next, if the Disney does not replace her in High School Musical, I will be very upset. When Lindsay Lohan posed for racy photos while promoting "Herby Fully Loaded," the Disney Company was outraged. I believe that Disney should replace her. And if they don't, it will show that Disney is a fraud and doesn't care about wholesome, family friendly tv, they only care about making mone

Heather, Covington, IN

Oh, come on folks. This is a PR stunt by Vanessa, and a very good one. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain. The next High School Musical will be the most watched ever. People who have never heard of her or this show will not be watching. Meanwhile, she's gone a long way toward positioning herself beyond the tween set and for more adult roles.

Darci, Yonkes, New York

Is a nude human body such a disgraceful thing? Please, America. Your Puritanism is showing.

Ken, Metuchen, NJ

Thanks to all Europeans who used this subject to lecture the USA on morals and our other shortcomings. Thanks so much for your opinion. It takes a lot of integrity to post opinions on a comment board. Thanks again for your concern, but things are just fine here. I would outline some of your shortcomings as a continent, but space is limited.

Terry, Minneapolis, MN/USA

First of all, I find it amusing that anyone says that she doesn't deserve this 'punishment' since nothing is happening to her.

Secondly, she is *not* a wonderful actress, she is a wonderful vocalist; her acting is not up to par with the rest of the cast.

Thirdly, regardless of what Dr. Rapoport there says, allowing the corporate media to dictate, control, and milk our children's sexuality for profit is *not* something I want to be involved with in any way, shape, or form. That kind of education needs to come from people who have our children's best interests at heart, obviously, not like this. I don't know how Dr. Rapoport came to his conclusions, but what he doesn't account for is that sexually explicit images are tied to the production of horomones which give the body, especially an adolesecent male body, a mind-numbing high, and it is as serious a drug addiction as any out there, which makes it a reliable cash flow to media corporations. That's terrible. Kids don't need that.

Ric, Provo, UT

All you naysayers should let her be and fix your own lives (aka nobody is perfect). She had no reason to expect those pictures would come out. They are certainly innocent enough. Quit thinking that the human body is a dirty, nasty thing. It's beautiful and exquisite, and the model of countless objects of art. God do I hate prudes uggg.

Dude, Upper Mongolia, Upper Mongolia

The pics were taken when she was about 16...before she started dating Zac Efron and she's wearing a necklace with Justic, her ex boyfriends name on it. That would make it highly unlikely Efron took them.

abm, London,

After seeing the set, it's hard to tell if the shots were taken by someone else in the room. It's obvious the shots weren't for the public. She seems to be fooling around in private. However, someone had it in for her by posting them up on the net. A lesson for wannabe stars - keep your nose clean and your clothes on if there is a camera in the room.

Colin, Melbourne, Australia

I never even heard of her before I read this article but good on her. She may be 18 but she's still an adult and let's face it-naked pictures do less harm than weapons that can be sold to people of the same age in the US.

Anthony Daly, Bath, UK

It's curious how the porn capital of the universe can be so shocked by some innocent nudity. Why destroy the poor girl's career because she has a boyfriend who appears to have rather good taste?

David Masu, Zürich,

OK. Let's see if I have this correct. Citizens of the USA, undoubtedly the biggest makers and consumers of hardcore pornography on the planet, are horrified that an 18 year old woman has genitals? I would submit that there are far more important things to be worried about within the US. The rising cost of medicare, increased job insecurity, families defaulting on morgages, obesity and racism to name just a few. The only obscene thing within this column is the amount of money that Disney is raking in while over thirty million US citizens live beneath the poverty line.

Dan, Hampton, UK

Why was she taking these pictures anyway? Maybe this is a wake up call for her to think about where she wants to head in life and whether we she wants to go down the root of Paris Hilton and others? I think she should be given a second chance!

Babs, London, England

i wouldnt want my little cousins looking up to a girl that strikes a pose NAKED. what msg would that give to teens that look up to her? she should be punished because she knew how big she was getting she knew how little her fans were yet she did such an idiotic thing!

JAY, PV, CA

If she gets busted for trawling for gay sex in a public toilet she can stand for the US Senate as an anti gay Republican.

Christopher Holland, Canberra, Australia

Vanessa and Zac are adults. They can make their own decisions. And like all other people, they make mistakes. So why should we bring them down for only a mistake? So let's just drop the subject. The past is the past. So let's care less about the situation and see the good that they have made because the good that they made dominates their itty-bitty mistake.

Arty Vaj, Rochester, Minnesota

Can't anyone keep their clothes on anymore??? We live in a world where elementary school children idolize people like Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, etc, etc, and where even the "wholesome" role models of today's Hollywood-crazed era can't resist the urge to take it all off in front of the camera. Children need role models, not sex symbols.

Sarah, Springfield, MO

I'm sick of young actresses claiming to be so wholesome and then making some excuses for when they mess up (which is clearly what Vanessa Hudgens did). I just saw an interview with her recently on FOX surrounded by very young girls who obviously look up to her and it makes me furious to know at that point she had probably already had the photos made.

Paige, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Good grief! America is soo hung up on naked bodies. Let's start appreciating sensuality and stop groping...for what, our denial of what is beautiful. She has nothing to be ashamed of. Besides, Disney's fanatasy ladies might as well not have clothing!

Tom, Bozeman, MT

she's still young and pretty..let her be,,its normal for boyfriend matters..

drzelle, cc, philippines

"One: Teens shouldn't think about sex. Two: Kids (whatever age) shouldn't see naked bodies. Three: All photos of unclothed bodies are porn, and such photos of minors are child porn."

Whilst I concur with Dr Rapoport that the first two assumptions are harmful, I would suggest that the word "some" instead of "all" would be fairer in the third assumption since there are tasteful nude portrayals from time to time where the eye is drawn to the beauty of the human form rather than its sexuality.

However, I strongly feel that there can be no doubt that the nude photo of VH has caused titilation; witness the millions who have searched for it.

VH should be dropped like a hot potato in order to send a clear message about what constitutes acceptable standards at such an august purveyor of children's entertainment.

Unfortunately, Disney will only decide their course of action after weighing up the financial impact - a reprehensible avoidance of moral obligations.

Rev Frank Gusset, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Harry Potter was naked on stage, fer cryin' out loud. Grow up, folks.

John Doe, Frisco, CA

I feel really bad for her. One stupid mistake and people judge you. I hope people give her a break.

Mary, Andover, NJ

I think the whole thing is rediculous. I mean it wasnt like she was having sex on camera or something People toally blew this out of proportion. I feel so bad for her. This could totally mess up her career. But im one of her fans thats behind her 100%. i hope nothing but great things come her way. :D

Jonathan, Waldorf, MD

I'm waiting for her Disney porn movies coming out next year.... NOT!
What's wrong with the teenagers nowdays?

Tony, honolulu,

INTEGRITY????? It seems like Hollywood has lost it all together. Parents are supposed to be responsible to teach there children right and wrong. She is still considered to be a child. She needs to be taught that what she sows now she will reap later. The good and the bad. She is a child that made a very bad choice and like it or not she is a role model. I just hope that an adult in her life will step up to the plate and tell her that Integrity will take her alot further in her life than a nude photo.

Jennifer, Santa Fe, New Mexico

i think she should be punish because shes a cleberty she should not of did that because some way and some how it would of gotten out like it did. Don't get me wrong i am a big fan and I think she should still be in HSM2, but she should suffer the consquencic like Britney Spears does, every one finding out and all that. Thats is what being a sleb is all about gossip can be good and can be very bad. If thats how she wants to live life then be it, but I just want to know why she did it and who ever put the pic on should be ashamed because it is no of there bisness we are in america we have freedom. i still hope she can be with disney and i hope she knows what she did was wrong!

Golda, New City, NY

Evidently the girl has sexual needs her boyfriend can't supply. and is reaching out for help. She is most likely searching for a better and more sexually active partner.

She has a nice body and should be able to find decent company and part with the noshow boyfriend.

ronnie trvsgv, tallahassee , fla.

Wow. Just Wow. And I'm not wowwing at the pictures, or the article...

I'm wowwing at all of the comments on here that are blatantly insulting to Americans. Lets see. The first comment on the page expresses outrage about this...and its from POLAND.

Its not the American people making a big deal out of this. And if you RTFA, its not even Disney thats making a big deal about this. Its the media. Where did I read this article? timesonline.co.uk...Thats BRITISH media not AMERICAN.

I realize that anti-american sentiment is fashionable these days. But please keep in mind that America is a very diverse culture. Of course we have people who are freakishly extreme in the conservative direction. We have people who are freakishly extreme in every direction.

The second comment here, talking about how Americans have a phobia of nudity is from Germany! What if I were to make harsh generalizations about the attitudes of Germans? Gosh, thats a land with a history of tolerance...

Chris Nash, Louisville, KY, USA

I think Vanessa made a huge mistake. Yes she is a fantastic actress but her squeaky clean image is now ruined. She should not take part in anymore disney films for the fact that she is supposed to be a role model for children. There are plenty of better actresses that could play her part. I was a huge fan of hers for the fact thatshe was so genuine and didnt need to expose herself. She was different for the fact that she was an angel but now its all gne wrong. Sorry Vanessa but your not my favourite anymore ASHLEY TISDALE ROCKS!

Jourdi, London, England

And here we go again: another curiosity of absoute non-importance. Let me know if Musharraf makes a speech while completely nude in Islamabad... THAT would be news.

James P, Sacramento, California

I feel sorry for Vanessa. She is an amazing actress and singer. Everybody makes mistakes, just look at Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears. They've all made huge mistakes in their careers and they still have some type of support. We should all forgive her for this, it was stupid and she admits that and she is completely embarassed. Vanessa atleast has the courage to come out and say it was her instead of denying everything. Vanessa You Rock! You will get through this.

Elizabeth, Salisbury, Maryland

i think people should let her be, but somehow i cant stop thinking she maybe did this on her own, to get away from the character she plays on hsm.
ps why do people care if she still a kid

mary, miami, texas

My opinion is that if she's a great actress and movie star, why is she even taking pictures of her naked body? As an 18 year old she should know that even the smallest photo or blurb will be splashed all over the web.but i know how teens are.wanting all the attention they can get... guess she got more than she wanted, eh? the photographer should take part of the blame. he/she had no permission to post it on the internet!

Don, destin, Florida,U.S.A.

All of us have things in the closet that may one day come and haunt us. The Bible says that "your sins will find you out." (Numbers 32:23). This young lady is finding out the hard way. If she was taught the truth about these things at a early age by her parents ... she may have thought twice about letting her boyfriend take the nude shots. Without the guidence of Biblical truth ... we are all doomed by the growing number of new generations that are ignorant of Jesus Christ and the Truth.
God help us all ...

Lou, Sacramento, CA

For all those calling American's prudish...most of us don't find it a big deal what happened. And most of us aren't prudes. It is just tv/radio/print that only shows that view point. Most of us think the same way everyone else does. To each there own. Live and Let live.

Tricia, Chicago, USA/Illinois

oh for heaven sake...leave the girl alone...she is a teenager and she is only experimenting...and its a very natural thing for her and her boy-friend to do what they like...and how they like...and i am sure that everyone of us has done things like this before...so to all the parents out there who dont approve of whatt hey have done...all i have to say is that we are all human and we are all very sexual people. and everyone in this world has done things like this before...if you can honestly site there and say that you havent then you dont have a very good sex life...leave her alone...she is very beautiful and very much a woman who is growing up...

Angela , Brisbane, Australia

I can't stand teenage idols anymore. I'm leaving high school this year, so i'm not that far away from the age gap most affected by these people, but dear god i am so sick of these type of things happening. The shows aimed at todays "tweens" are far different than the ones us early 90s kids dealt with. I just don't think that someone who isn't responsible enough and allows this to happen shouldn't be exposed to younger kids, who are so malleable and learn from example.

Marissa, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I think they should just leave vanessa alone. She is a great actress and a great singer and people should look beyond that. She made a mistake she's really sorry for. Yes she does have a lot of younger girls that look up to her but they have parents who are able to explain to them the situation. Everyone makes mistakes and if vanessa made one the whole world can't go down for that!!!! She is a very talented person who should be recognized for her hard work.

Natalie, Queens, New York

Can't we all just.......be naked.

Timmy, Umma, AZ

You can't find the photo anymore because it was established that the picture was taken when she was a minor. She took the photo herself. Zac did not have anything to do with it. She was just a 16-year-old girl having fun with her digital camera.

Vanessa quickly admitted it was her and apologized for her lack of judgment but I think we shouldn't punish her for a little private fun she had. Alone. The person we should punish is whoever leaked that picture. It was not just disrespectful and in bad taste, it is also illegal. She was underaged. That qualifies as child pornography.Someone should investigate this crime.

Frances, Manila, Philippines

well, i feel that vanessa should not be punished. it's just a nude photo. so what? what's the big deal? anyone have their own rights to do their private things. i believed that no one who is involved in this incident will wish to see this outcome today. no one will feel glad too? and please, vanessa hudgens is just a normal teenager like us. stop criticizing her & give her some respect. it's the person who put that picture on the web that should feel ashamed of themselves. if a 22 year-old girl like me could think, why can't you adults out there think too? anyway, she has already suffered enough for this, just stop this and forget about it. give her another chance. what's more, i think that it's Disney who is suffering the great loss for changing the female lead away, it's hard to find a great actress like vanessa hudgens. i believed many of the High School Musical fans won't like to see their favorite casts being changed. it's unfair to many of the HSM fans. she deserved our support.

charlene, Singapore, Singapore

She was naked WOW thats odd for a disney actor

max, crestline,

She was naked WOW thats odd for a disney actor

max, crestline,

see when yuor famous their always out to catch you so look out and not to be rude or mean but i felt thatshe was goin to crack like you no mess up and i guess it came at her back at the wrongest posible way.look out vanessa their stil on your bac dont mess up

amanda, kitchener, canada

it's nothing new-- the same thing happened when Brooke Shields did Blue Lagoon and one of the Partridge Family kids defected and did a nude spread.. and besides teenagers are pretty active anyway and fav topic is who's doing who. Nothing new under the sun nd lots of past history. And why fuss over this when FlashDance is still one of the hottest teen films? it was just plain raunchy.

Mary, prague, cz

I think people should leave the girl alone, it's not like she put these photos out there for the whole world to see. The whole thing was a private matter, it only took one idiot to get the photos out there.The poor girl should have made sure it was all kept private.

At the same time, this is what you get when you put out a silly movie which presents High School as some sort of episode of the Brady Bunch. People aren't all wholesome and innnocent.

Sarah , Northern Ireland,

Nudity is no big deal, but if you have principles, keep to them! So now we all know the price Walt Disney Studio's has put on its principles.

Les, Milton Kenyes, UK

loads of people do that so why take it out on her !!!!

Natasha, Pontypridd, Wales

I Don't think it is no one elses business but hers and her boyfriends.She is just having fun.It is her life not yours so she lives her life and everyone else lives their.MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS.

Karina, Waco, Waco TX

I've seen the photo. She's a fine looking young woman in her prime. Though the photo is a tad grainy.

I just wish some women would keep it covered. So much of what dares to call itself nudity can't be justified on quality control grounds. Are we over the abdomen exposure fashion yet?

What would old Walt call it? Maybe Frontier Land? But then again we did it all that in the 1970s. Fantasy Land I expect.

Phil Colquitt, Brisbane, Australia

Stop worrying about Vanessa getting her bush and tits out for the lads! And start that tit Bush worrying about getting the lads out!

Jamie Rigby, London, England

I don't think the career of one promising young girl is that big a deal for Disney. They will be more than happy to fire her to please the prudish conservative groups. The fact the the public even feels that they deserve an apology for something she did in private says a lot about the prudish junta here.

indy, New York, NY, USA

She is a gonner and so is the movie as far as I and my kids are concerned.

Jan Kowalski, Warsaw, POLAND

Americans should reverse their phobia of nudity and their obsession with the military. Would benefit both them and the world at large.

Matt, Wuerzburg, Germany

Surely it's the person who put the photo of her on the internet without permission that should get all the blame. What is wrong with society that it is considered OK to upload an obviously private photo to the whole world without getting permisssion first? This happens to normal people as well as celebrities! Those websites should be shut down. I see no problem with taking such photos for your partner. But that partner has no right to upload them without permission. The vast majority of people would not want a private nude photo of them to be shared. Just because you are given a photo by your partner does not mean you then have the right to share it with the world. Anyone with any decency would return the photos if the couple breaks up.

Lana, Berkshire,

What right do any of us have to comment on something done in private?
Who is defending Vanessa's right to these private pictures removed from the internet?
Who is investigating how they got on the internet?
What is Disney doing to protect its star?
When will America, the land of the free, wake up to the fact that there are more important things to worry about than naked people?
CF: one of the biggest killers in the world is diarrhea (doh!); medicines for many common illnesses are too expensive for many in the developing world, with disastorous results for the development of strong economies. Aids is one of Africa's biggest killers yet we stand by and watch thousands die; industrialised nations are the biggest arms exporters; democracy is dead - the UK went to war against the people's wishes and Bush stole the Presidency? Money rules, look at Google in China.
Naked breasts, they'll get you in the end.

Marzipan, London,

leave her alone her pic was privite any way its her life
and she never ment for anyone too see it

abby, washington,

If anything, the photo sends the message that a young woman need not cover herself in ugly tattoos and piercings. For that message alone, parents should be grateful.

Matthew B. Tepper, Los Angeles, California

As a society, we want beautiful, outgoing, and photogenic people on our television and movie screens, but then we're surprised when we find out that they posed for a topless or naked photo at some point. It's silly.

Tristan Yates, Bethesda, MD

Poor girl... leave her alone. It was all a mistake... she was only having her picture taken in good faith and all her clothes fell off by accident!

seth taylor, cambs, uk

This is such nonsense. Everyone's making a huge deal out of nothing. She's 18, people! What's the big deal?

Nick, Concord, USA

OMG! She had NO CLOTHES ON!!!?11!?

I'm shocked and appalled.

Not really.

Now, if she'd committed murder or something ...

Americans: please get over your prudishness. Thank you.

starling, Lancaster,

I heard that it may ruin her career as well. Which one is that, then?

Paul S. Webb, Alicante, Spain

She is now on her way to superstardom just like Paris and the rest. She’s hot!

Larry Rand, Dallas, Texas

nobody is perfect.

vbignacio, Metro Manila, Philippines

i could care less about 'high school musical', but i think that if anyone is so prudish that they are shocked that an 18/19 year old couple would take naked pictures of each other, they don't really deserve to be listened to.

ben jenkisn, brooklyn, ny

Grow up America, Get upset about how the pictures got onto the internet. Not that she's naked in a photo taken by her boyfriend. She's a pretty girl and having private fun. She's over 18 and if Disney doesn't like it for commercial reasons, thats their and her business to resolve

Warren Barnard, Blue Mountains, Australia

What is the big deal. People act like a bunch of 12year olds in this country over a stupid nude photo. So what? She is over 18 and she decided to take a picture of her naked body. Are we deniying that human beings are sexual creatures? Give me a break

Kareem, Tucson, AZ

I was so thrilled to see a wholesome ,innocent and very creative High School Musical I and II. But after learning about Vanessa's poor decision to take a nude picture, I will not allow my six year old daughter to watch the next High School Musical. I think she should be replaced.

Caroline Wong, Bakersfield, CA , United States

If the guy on "Harry Potter" can go nude everynight on live stage in London (soon to be on Broadway) why can't Vanessa show a little skin in her own private bedroom? It's a bit of a double standard. Oh and the "Princess Diaries" girl went topless on "Brokeback Mountain" and the movie gets an Oscar! I think she was just trying to do something so her boyfriend can remember how beautiful and attractive she is when he is away and all these gorgeous girls are after him too. A very private thing between two people. She should not be punished but commended for being honest and saying it was a mistake.

Celia, Torrance, Los Angeles, CA

I Also Think That Vanessa Shouldn't Be Punished For This. She Is A Great Actress And Singer, And I Think That They Should Give Her Another Chance. EveryOne Makes Mistakes And Learns From Then. So Please Give Vanessa Another Chance PLEASE!

NaNa, Abayy, NY

My daughter loves High School Musical. I couldn't care less if this young woman posed nude. She's an adult now, and that it is not pornographic and unseemly is all the more reason not to be concerned.

Katie, New York , USA

Dr. Rapoport - you really summed it up well. It is unfortunate and unnatural how so many in the U.S., my beloved country, are ashamed of sex and their bodies. Parents would rather deny that their children and teenagers are curious about their bodies than have honest conversations with them - conversations that just might prevent them from "learning" about it from some other less informed source.

We all came into the world naked and we all get naked every day. She's an 18 year old girl who took a nude picture for her boyfriend - there is no harm in that. The harm comes only from the fact that someone stole it and posted it on the internet. As Tera from North Dakota said, everyone should quit overreacting and let the girl live her life.

Andy, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

I don't believe it until I see the pictures

Jimbo, Citrus Springs, Fl USA

It was not her and why do people care. She is a sweet girl. my love goes out to her. we love you Nessa!!!!

victoria, standish, maine

uh...maw...gahd

The uproar over this is ludicrous. If you are unable to prevent your children from seeing this and/or explaining to them in tactful terms what it means and why it's wrong that it got out into the public, then put your kids up for adoption; You don't deserve to raise children. Your children are or will soon be exposed to worse in even their Elementary School, or in the video games or movies you take them to (You know who you are...Rated R movies and your kids, or Grand Theft Auto and your kids). If your children are completely insulated from these such things, then contratulations! You are either a very good parent or a complete buffoon. I have 4 children, and while it is difficult to explain the things they see in the media or hear from thier friends and schoolmates, it would be far worse to coddle them and handicap them for later in life. If you don't use things like this to teach them right from wrong, then how can you expect them tyo know when your not there?

Shane, Austin, TX

Jodi McG, Paoli, IN: "Once upon a time, Walt Disney, had a vision: to make wholesome entertainment for the family. "

One wonders if that vision included using the McCarthy communist witch hunts to get rid of the competition or his hatred for jews? The Disney corporation was all about money and merchandising, during "Uncle Walt's" lifetime and beyond.

Dan, Hampton, UK

She's 18 right? Therefore old enough to vote, get married and perhaps to make her own mind up about taking her clothes off in private.

Unless Disney have a contract which owns her soul (possible) or are prepared to keep paying her wages past her sell by date ( she's 18 and this is about a High School remember) they, and the rest of us, should leave her be.

It doesn't take much to get Diana, 911 or the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan off the front page though does it?

Get a grip folks there's bigger things out there to get worked up about.

Mick, Colchester, Essex

I think that that was very bad to post those online but it was very,very unwise to do such a thing. Vanessa is a child star and is a celebrity and people are bound to go snooping in places were they shouldn't and find the photos. i have reasons to fire her and not to. Children look up to her as an idol to be like her and she disapoints them. i think kids will not enjoy the 3rd highschool musical because of this situation. The highschool musical 3 would be a dud without her, but parents wouldn't let them watch it because of vannessa.

Name Withheld, braintree, massachussetts

Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton, and now Vanessa Hudgens..all ways for corporations and the media to make money..tart'em up, dyed hair, bleached teeth, silicone breasts, give them lines/lyrics, recording contracts, a movie/ TV roll and promote'm so kids who are growing up can watch, envy and buy the stuff they promote. Can you imagine any smart, educated, female, sure of herself, her principles and morals who would casually video tape herself - like Paris Hilton - having sexual realtions? Or allowing a boy friend to take a still picture of her? And when it's published actually BENEFIT from their nakedness i.e, sell more stuff! to "fans"?

It's all about money..making a lot and spending it. The world has a constant supply of pudgy, unattractive (according to the media) kids lurching into puberty who need "heroe's" to dream about to get through their youthful angst. And if a few are druggies, drunks or nude, and some kids will pay to see all this!

hwoodude, Hollywood Ca., USA

Everything one does carries with it consequences--whether good or bad. Everyone has the right to make good as well as bad choices, but everyone MUST accept the consequences. One can't act in a way that contradicts one's public persona and expect everyone to just let it slide. Everybody makes mistakes in life, and the right thing is to forgive, but forgiveness does not equal pretending it didn't happen and ignoring the consequences. If Disney drops her, it would be something she deserves, unfortunately, and it might disqualify her from doing Disney acting ever again. Nudity and promiscuity just doesn't match what Disney is trying to promote in their films and shows (sometimes I wonder, though). Sometimes bad decisions disqualify us. Would you want to keep a priest who molested children? Would you elect a president who was convicted of embezzling funds? Would you take back a cheating boyfriend/girlfriend? Just some thoughts... :)

Nate, Toledo, Ohio

It's regular that pics like these come out... of course, if the naked person in it is a superstar for kids' movies, then it's a bit more complicated. but, hey, what's the diff? kids will learn one day, won't they?who knows, maybe they already have... what, do they ONLY watch Disney Channel? what happened to mtv, E! news, and all that... where god knows what kind of horrible scandals can be found? get over it. besides, vanessa isn't god, is she? she doesn't need to be PERFECT, does she? at least she TRIES to be a good role model, too. look at daniel radcliffe and equus. it was a public thing and he was proud of it... no offense, harry potter...

leanne anderson, georgetown,

Oh Poo there goes our chance of makeing another Billion, we suffer so.

Getoverit, huggingsville, CA, USA

you americans gotta let this whole, 'oh my god, that person is nude, how dreadful!' attitude. given that we are born that way, its kinda hard to believe that nudity is really such a bad thing. please, stop worrying so much about nudity/sex, and start dealing with a real worry in your neck of the woods...guns and violence!

mark, Melbourne, Australia

i agree! vanessa shouldnt get fired. she made a mistake and i think that EVERYoNE DOES!!
it wouldnt be HSM without her or anyouther one of the disney channel cast stars. she is one of the reasons i watch it. without her it would be strange.i mean it wouldnt make sense in the movie and not a lot of people will watch it.

Allyssa, Sacramento, California

I find it strange today that to be naked is considered a sin of the worst variety.

Nudes are present in theSistine chapel, painted by artists of great renown. To be naked is as natural in life as anything. Yet, we love violence, we love blood and gore, and we teach our children how to kill and the vulgarity in so many pictures which are "g" rated, is overwhelming, and here a simple nude of a girl who is obviously beautiful is being thought of as to be bad enough to bring down the Disney house of cards. That is ludicrous.

Vanessa Williams was stripped of her Miss America title for some nudes that are far more revealing than the current Vanessa's, and were fetish oriented, and yet, today virtually no one can tell you the name of the girl who took her place when she was outed.

The attention that this is being given will assure that this Vanessa is not a flash in the pan, but will now be known by everyone will make more money for Disney than they ever dreamed.

Jon Barry, Baton Rouge, LA, USA/Louisiana

This is ridiculous. Of course she should be punished. Posing nude for anything and getting away with it is absolutely ridiculous. This just sends a message to all of her adoring fans that she can get away with anything. What's next? Will they just let her go effortlessly when she gets a DUI like all of those other wild celebrities? Well, in a world of people like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan, who've gotten away with so many things, what else would you expect? She entered the "glamorous" hollywood world with full knowledge that once she's in, her personal life is hard to keep personal. My adivce, stop taking nude photos of yourself and become a little smarter. And thanks, Disney, for becoming like every other "empathetic" PRs and crap. I've lost hope in you.

Nayah, Cornfield, IL, USA

What does Zac Efron have oto say about this? Has he releases a stament? If so, where can I find it?

Addison, Denton, Tx

Please America, wake up and get over it already. Let's stop making nudity a big deal, if we were meant to wear it, we would come with at birth.

Rod, Wilton manors, Florida

I agree with Tera. There is no reason to punish this young girl for these "tame" pictures. In fact I think Disney should capitalize. Being 53, I really never got into this program. If they get this girl to do a nude scene on the next movie it'll certainly find its way onto my TIVO.

Dr. Eddison Richardson, palm harbor, usa fl

Forgive Vanessa and move on. This is a private thing someone is trying to exploit. Hold Your head high Vanessa. You are young and should have a wonderful future ahead of you!

Kim, Cleveland, GA

I do not think Vanessa Hudgens should continue to be the person that so many young people idealize. I think that would be very hypocritical. As a parent, I would have a hard time explaining to my 8 year old to do the right thing when her hero is posing nude.

Steve, dallas, tx

Vanessa you r awesome!!!
Dont become a britney!
Please dont!

allison, columbus, ohio

Vanessa Hudgens is trying to get more attenition than she's already getting. She's already on the front of many teen magazines that I read. I think that she should get a pay cut for doing this and as for Zac...if he's the one that took it, than you got to think it had to be him to put it on the internet...

Aly Anderson, pine city, minnesota

I feel sorry for her becuase everyones making a big deal about it but they really shouldn't be! She young, gorgeous and talented and everyones just gonna have to get over it! I LOVE YOU V! YOUR DA BEST!

Anna, Sydney, N.S.W

Perhaps Ms. Hudgens dilemma will act as a warning to other teen-age girls who might be tempted to leave themselves open to just such a predicament!

Craig, Annapolis, MD, USA

Pwned!

Martin, St Andrews, Scotland

i think the pictures just fell into the wrong hands and vanessa should not be punished or discriminated against in any way because of these pictures she is a beautiful women so there is no reason of embarresment either. people should just forget this whole thing happened. go on with life.

cynthia, baltimore, maryland

what's the problem? teenagers have raging hormones!! humans like sex. the naked body is beautiful, and another predilection of humans is they like to take photos of it and draw it! (think Michelangelo here, guys). more than 6 billion people are on this planet, and, as far as I know, the majority of us have sexual organs! Disney should face reality. Teens are sexual beings, and they have sex. Its the parents who are in an uproar, the same parents who no doubt were shagging at 15 but don't want their kids to know about it!!

Maggie, Williston, Vermont, USA

Big deal! So much energy is being expended over what is essentially a Mickey Mouse story.

Daryl Moughanni, Beirut, Lebanon

No problem at all - unless you're a hypocritical American.

Fred, Dubai, Dubai

Why the puritan tone? Aren't we responsible as adults for educating and bringing children up to be mature enough not be somehow damaged by thse types of scandals? How can one nude photograph be such an issue in an apparent liberal democracy? Its Disney's reliance on stereotypes and promotion of exclusively western ideologies that should be concerning us.

Samuel, Cape Town, South Africa

I wouldn't be suprised if Disney had a part to play in this episode, look at all the attention this story is getting!

Rakesh, Swindon, UK

I think that High School Musical is awesome ,but Vanessa
shouldnt have had Zac take those photos. Personally im disgusted with Vanessa. I never would have guessed that she would do anything like that. I will never look at Vanessa the
same way EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im not sure how ill look at her but she wont be my role model anymore.

Riley , Malad City, Idaho

That kind of thing is never just one picture. Ask for all the pictures and by all means get a copy of the porno film those two made. This thing in teenagers always leads to at least one self made porno film to show their peers. Its the cool thing to do today.

joe , gulf shores, ALABAMA USA

Jesus, just forget it! Have our own personal lives have been so much diminished that we need to act out the toe stubbings of players in movies?

Darrell Gates, Denver, CO

omg ): .. i cnt beleive it .. i am cryingg!! she is my role - model but now i am just so dissapointed! ): .. i still love her though! ACCIDENTS HAPPEN!

Amelia, Los angelis, CA

What's the big deal? An 18 year old has a naked picture of herself taken by her boyfriend? Where's the story? She's not a child. It's not pornography. This is just prurient hypocrisy. Grow up America. Are you going to make as much fuss about this as you did about Janet Jackson's nipple?

Paul Owen, Birmingham, UK

Does anyone seriously think that when television stars take off their clothes, they do not become nude, complete with breasts and pubic hair? Holy mackerel, how can any adult person get this exercised about a person with her clothes off? I can see getting excited, or noting that she has a nice figure, but sinking a franchise? Are TV stars supposed to be like Barbie dolls? Sheesh!

JimBob, Encino, CA, USA

vanessa H. i was a die hard fun of her , after revealing the controversy that she has right now , thumb down!!! she should set to be the example to all children and teens once , but how? , if the one you admire and idolize do such crazy things like this? .. oh?!1 well , mommies should look carefully for your children .. and guide them the right and wrong things ..

thea, zamboanga city, philippines

Tera if you have kids I wish them good luck
You obviously are clueless, my 3 daughters are 2,5,7
they love HSM, what should I tell them, its no big DEAL?
Disney portrays itself as a family oranization, but they are like most and woship the $.
what they should do and what they will do are two different things. it no surprise. Just like your respone- its new age its ok, what ever is cool.

rob iacco, willoughby, ohio

I think that vanessa should be punished. It was a disgusting thing to do, she is only 18! How it got on the internet I don't know, but I do believe she shouldn't have done it in the first place. Its her fault she got all this attention!

Sarah , Norwell, MA

Do you think if Disney got rid of Vanessa that all 17 MILLION viewers would not watch High school musical 3? Please!!!! They could do a whole new cast and nobody would care. Nobody even knew of Vanessa before High School Musical. And do you really think she is only 15 in these pics. More Hollywood lies!

Elaine, Chicago,

Here's a check list to sum up the article:

-Don't want a naked picture of yourself to end up on the Internet? Don't take the picture. You have nobody to blame but yourself. You made the choice.

-Disney is not making a big deal out of nothing. They represent something, and this runs counter to that. They have to decide how to handle it, because they face potential problems. It is a big deal. It's not about morals, conduct, etc. It's about Disney's bottom line. Disney would set their mothers on fire if it could turn record profit. If this Hudgens might sink the boat, or get conservative groups after them, they must act.

-The nude picture is “salacious”, unless of course the guy taking it is also busy sketching on a drawing pad. Somehow, I don't think he was.

-"Salacious" has to be one of the most annoying words in the English language. Funny how it's also only used by people when it's quoted in a news article (by a reporter, or a "spokesperson"). People just parrot things I guess

Joe, Joe Town, U.S.

why must the actor have the same values as the character he/she is portraying? we don't expect actors who play villains to share their attitudes - why do you expect an actress playing a high school student to act like a nun in her personal life?
some say that she made an error of judgement letting her boyfriend take pictures of her and that may be true but at some point you have to trust your other half not to betray you. and as usual (and this will never change) it's the girl who is thrown to the wolves for a man's unscrupulous actions.

Caroline, Windsor, UK

She was a little girl when she took that picture. And the human body isn't supposed to be out for all the world to see. It's a very private thing.

vanessa, San Diego, USA

I'm sure she regrets this. All one can do is forgive... no matter what it is. It sucks that she has to go through this. Hopefully she comes through.

Kyle, Danville, CA

i think vanessa is a very nice actess! in the past, i thought she is he third party but now, i think she is good! her boyfriend(zac efron) done it but this doesn't show that vanessa is the bad person. the bad person shall be her boyfriend(zac efron).
i will give vanessa one more chance!
i really like her now!
i hope she will be in high school muscial 31
god bless vanessa!

Vanessa's fan, Hougang, singapore

Nothing wrong with nudity. It's nice to see that Vanessa is just like the rest of us. Maybe more Disney stars should release nude photos of themselves in support. We as a nation ned to stop trying to make something out of nothing for every news story.

Atom, Minneapolis, MN

That's just it, Vanessa is a kid... setting an example for other kids. At 18, she should still be innocent, not naive, but innocent. She should not be posing naked for her boyfriend, whether the whole world knows about it or not. If there are no consequences for her actions, how are kids that look up to her going to know that they should be modest and have clean relationships or that there are serious consequences for having inappropriate relationships? For heaven's sake people, why do you think we have such a problem with teenagers contracting STD's? Kids need better role models!
Vanessa did make a mistake just like everyone else makes mistakes, but she should also have consequences for her actions.

Meagan, Kernersville, NC, USA

Once upon a time, Walt Disney, had a vision: to make wholesome entertainment for the family. Boys never kissed on the first date, and girls were polite and proper. Times change...Women can be anything they want to be. Growing up 20+ years ago, I think that is wonderful. But girls need someone to look up to. As a mother of 2 daughters, I realize how important the image is for role-models they choose. In today's world, girls NEED positive role-models. Everywhere they turn, images of Paris, Brittany, and every other half-clad vixen fills the media spotlight. Now, the stars of Disney's HSMusical are caught in the same fashion. HSMusical is promoted for kids 15 and under, so what does that say to it's viewing audience. Vanessa's over 18 (and can do whatever she wants), but she will not be influencing my girls! If Vanessa is just "a kid", then why on earth is she in the buff to begin with??? Who cares who put the pix on the WEB, should've thought that before she took off her clothes!

Jodi McG, Paoli, IN

It is sad that teenagers seem to do whatever they want to without regard for what may happen in the future. I'm sure in the moment that this discision was made to take these pictures nobody was thinking about how this might affect someone's job. Teens need to be taught by their parents that certain mistakes have consequences!!! Maybe this could be a wake-up call!!!

John, Honolulu, HI

what business does Walt Disney have in this? Why is it a problem for her to pose nude somewhere? I have seen the pic and she looks very nice on it. She should be proud of it.

Max, Zurich, Switzerland

she is old enough not to get in trouble for doing that kind of stuff i feel sorry for her because of how little privacy she has

Haley, birmingham, Alabama

If you take the time to search the internet for these pictures, yes you do have to search, and then complain when you find them, then the problem is yours, not hers.

Bob, New York, New York

With all due respect to the view that Christian beliefs are no longer "in vogue", in fact its quite the opposite. Being open about a person's sexuality has never been in vogue and is still such a taboo subject. Does a person who admits to having a sexual side make them any less of a role-model? Does not the fact that Vanessa shows herself to be an intelligent, hard-working and independent woman prove to be evidence of her positive influence on young women? She's 19 and it was intended to be a private moment between her and someone else. It was not intended to be distributed to the mass of young women who look up to her. To the parents who criticize her, ask yourself whether or not you have ever engaged in sexually explicit behavior. I certainly hope so. Do you feel that you would be a less positive role model on your children if they were to discover these past sexual escapades? Would they love and respect you any less? I think that they would respect you just as much.

Edward, Renton, WA

I honestly think there shouldn't be consequences for this. She didn't put this up herself. Someone did it without her permission. The picture was taken by her boyfriend. At least it wasn't some random guy. You want to talk about values how many teens do you know that don't do stupid crap? Drugs, partying, having sex all the time. Do they have the media drawn to them? Heck no. Disney won't kick Vanessa off. One because she apologized and 2 the High School Musical 3 would be a joke. I sure as heck wouldn't watch it. I understand wanting a good role model for children but this is her private life we're talking about. Had the picture never been leaked you all would still love her. The picture isn't bad I've seen it myself. It's just her standing there. Big freaking deal. If people want to hate her for one mistake then they're hypocrital snobs who don't think they've ever made a mistake. I support her continuing to be with Disney. She apologized so why can't people just drop it?

Brandon, La Vergne, Tennessee,

I did the same thing with my teenage girlfriend many years ago. Fortunately, at the time the internet didn't exist...

Paul, Columbia, SC, USA

Wow, are we missing the point here? Disney have homogenised children’s entertainment, distilling it to ensure it squeezes every last penny out of the families who's kids fall under it's spell.
There's something a bit worrying about the major concern being the potential downturn in profits. Kids should be out side playing, not watching cheesy life lessons from teens played by 20-somethings, written by committee.
I also dislike X-Box, Yu-Gi-Ho and World of Warcraft, by the way.

Rick, Dubai, UAE

Okay, I understand the image of Disney, which is a BUSINESS turned into a culture to influence the minds and attitudes of the public, but come on!!...No one is that squeeky clean-including DISNEY. Posing nude might not have been a good career choice for the actress, but it is her body. What sickens me is that someone decided to make a profit off of her humility. That's what makes me sick. She is a human being, not a piece of property! Her posing does not take away her talent. I wish her all the best of luck and I pray that we as a public will learn to keep some perspective on the people we place higher than ourselves...Venessa just keep on smiling & don't take the road of Britney, Paris or Lindsey. Donot let the media control who you are, only you can decide that for yourself.

Kristofer Garza, Tucson, Arizona

You can find the pics on any torrent. Nothing spectacular about them. Someone didn't think twice about releasing them. I think the nude pic is quite natural...I mean natural :)

Bob Downe, Perth,

It could only be an improvement on Disney's talking donkeys, lions, cars and funny green men.

Dave Madley, Alicante, Spain

Read Bob Evans quotes and thought what a sad guy.

The boy and girl have made a mistake taken a photo that will embarass at least one of them. Should we wreck their careers as a result.

Disney after doubtless soul searching have decided to stand by them partly I am sure, if not wholly, for commercial reasons.

They also build and operate their theme parks on that basis, as they produce films, operate channels, shops, publish books all to make money out of kids entertainment....but apparently this isnt what they did, or has Bob got no point.

As for the lion king...it is standard practice and the school/education board should know better.

So americans get off your high horses think of Iraq etc apply your morality to life and death situations not to some poor girl who has made a mistake. In the U S you can do a lot of good but dont apply double standards

Chris , London, U K

Oh yes, Walt Disney the Nazi sympathiser was a very wholesome charachter who was above reproach, wasn't he! I know this won't actually get onto the comments page as it will be considered libellous, but I'm sure you take my point.

Alex, London,

Great person!? DO YOU PPL EVEN KNOW HER!? lol...its ridiculous! Anyway...Just goes to show ppl's charcter on tv is different from reality. She's not all Sugar coated and sweet! Shes a sex loving girl! :-D

George, Oxford,

People do this all the time. Why should it matter when a celebrity does it? They have lives too.

Hannah Song, Dallas, Texas

I am a pastor with grandchildren who watch Disney--therefore I also am aware of Disney and endorse the programing. As a parent, I as we all are well aware that in the teenage years our childrn do not always make adult quality decisions. If you have a religious history you relaize that behind each chair in church is a story of a shortcoming--something not one of us can come before God without needing the blood of Christ to remove. My impression in this misfortunate exposure was America's canabalism to harm an unwise young girl in what is called press. Biblical genalist call this looking for love in all the wrong places. The destruction that this publicity causes could be irrepairable to the individual. You may or may not like the "Jesus" solution but He is certainly the better "way" and answer for all.

Cheryl Noddin, Plano , Texas

People said that those pictures were taken when she was 15 yrs old ? & I cant believe that Zac was her real life boyfriend ! I wonder if she is that cheap ? But she is only 18 yrs old !

Ying Jie, Jalan Bahar, Singapore

i think that vanessa hudgens should post more pics. it was really great. disney should support her for these pics.

peter, new york, new york

Typical uptight American morals. For God's sake get over it. What is the problem really? Does anyone really believe Disney is wholesome -- apart from in that dreadful schmaltzy US meaning of the word.? It's time America caught up with the real world. In any otehr country this would make her an even bigger star.

Speranza, Belfast,

Why are most of the comments here from North America so bigoted? It's a perfectly nice photo, if not one to brandish at your parents. Would you 'Adam and Eve' the fuss it makes?

Steve, Tunbridge Wells, England

She's 18.
it's not as if what she did was illegal.
They were obviously private pictures, not
meant for the Public eye to view.
Something happened and everyone saw.
It was an honest mistake.

Kelly Carpenter, Houston., United states, Texas

She's just another statistic...a tween girl going down hill. What an example to set for our kids. It just shows us that our kids need more parential influence instead of them looking up to other kids who are bound to screw up.

Chelsa, Chico, CA

Apparently it was taken 3 years ago BEFORE she was a known celebrity. This incident was probably what caused her to want to be a role model for kids...who know? It happened before her HSM career in her private life and these photos should remain private.

Dionne , Canberra, ACT

Vanessa you are awesome if people say your not there are just probably jelouse of you you shouldnt apoligize V. you are amazing! you are a rolemodel to everyone!! you should be proud of what a long way weve been! you rock V. those pictures are nothing. I still look up to you like this never Happend V you rock!!

Stella, Santana Barbara CA, USA

Your view of Vanessa Hudgens has always been, as a sweet little girl with her FAKE smile & calm ways BUT as a mother of a super fan of Vanessa Hudgens I always knew & told my daughter that the one who pretends to be the innocent always falls down. & she has proven me RIGHT. It took time but it shows for itself. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Irma, Las Vegas, NV

Why is everyone so offended by the beauty of the human body? What is so wrong with nakedness? Isn't that the way God made us?

Chris, San Diego, California, USA

vanessa hudgens is stupid enough 2 stay there and let him take the picture. i bet ashley tisdale would not of let him do that. next time she needs 2 close the curtains.

Gabriella, bronx, ny

Why do people Care?

Ocere, Chula Vista, California

I would have expected this reaction forty years ago when I was young but if in the the photo she would have been considered graceful and elegant if she had been clothed there should not have been this fuss over her being naked. After all we were all born that way.

D Cage, Highworth, UK

So in another story, sources say that this photo was from a couple of years ago before HSM. If that is so...than the person who leaked the private photo should be charged and the the sites posting the photo should be charged with child pornography from a minor who was not yet 18.

Roy, Birmingham,

As long as she had the Mickey ears on then everthing should be OK. What is wrong with Americans ? One of the Worlds biggest Arms suppliers, multitude of social problems and they come over all coy when faced with a nude picture of a girl.

Maybe they should all go to church and pray that the evil dooer ( bad guys) are blasted away.

David Roberts, LONDON,

Having seen the pictures, I don't see them as any big deal. Disney's not that squeaky clean itself, considering its anti-union practices, funding of violent crappy movies, and it being a symbol of everything thats fake about america (europe has REAL castles ya know).

Steve Savage, Tulsa, OK, USA

???Are you listening to the words that are spewing from your mouths? She's a great person? Why do you know her personally? Anyone that is in the public eye, whether celebrity, politician, or even closer to home, like principal, priest, or girl scout leader, should pay closer attention to the impact these predicaments will have if viewed in the public eye. Unfortunately she was stupid enough to have someone take her picture nude (boyfriend or not), Maybe someone should direct her to the 1,000 of websites out their where scorned lovers display the revealing and graphic photos of their ex's for all the world to see. She may be 18, but let's hope she learned an adult lesson in human behavior.

Roberta, bellerose, ny

Posing nude, even for supposedly private photographs, is always a dumb thing to do. But, people do dumb things and sometimes have to live with the consequences. I don't know her or her parents, but if I was her parent, I would provide her with my love and support, but at the same time indicate that the damage is done, and she had better come clean about any other incriminating photos before someone else does it for her.

Brian, Horseheads, NY

By defending their "star", or as the publicist put it, "a big cash cow for Disney," Uncle Walt's company has now rebranded itself as the same old money-grubbing as all of the other Hollyweird crowd.

Since we live only a mile from Disneyland, we have had literally hundreds of family and friends visiting from England, all anxious for us to take them to the Magic Kingdom. We will do this no more, for Disney has since Eisner put the all-mighty dollar ahead of values.

I bridled when Disney shut down an island play of the Lion King because it had not been paid royalties by the school ! This, however, is beyond the pale.

Bob Evans, Anaheim, California

I have two yound girls who like Vanessa. Just the other day, Vanessa said she wanted to be a positive role model for young people. This isn't the kind of role model I want for my children, especially if she was under age at the time of the photograph. I hope there will be consequences for her actions and that she will learn from them. She is so young and has many more years to do positive things...that's if she begins making better choices.

Barbara, ontario, california

Anything that stops High School Musical being aired is good, lets hope lots more iomcriminating evidence is found and hopefully we can all be spared the next in this tedious series of films

C Robertson, edinburgh , Midlothian

I have to say that I am disappointed. My daughter is a huge fan of both Ms Hudgins and Mr Efron. This new information is going to be hurtful to her. It is difficult in this day and age for young people with high behavioral standards to find role models who live up to their expectations. I am also concerned for these two young actors. I hope they - and anyone who reads about this - learns to NEVER take pictures of themselves they don't want the world to see. Also, I know that it is no longer "in vogue" for people to publicly discuss Christian ways; however, this situation is exactly why God wants people to abstain from sex until after they are married. There is such hurt and disappointment when you end up not to be able to trust and depend on your chosen mate. God designed sex to have a secure foundation of lifetime committment, not the quicksand it turns out to be when you are not committed for life. Last, I truly hope these young people don't get caught up in "Hollywood" lifestyles.

Cheryl, Bentonville, AR

Yawn. Give her a Playboy deal and forget about it.

Nick, Rotherham, UK

vannesa is anocent he is 8 js a kid and she should be free to do whatever she wants 2 do

talia, simi valley, United States California

i think she is old enough to know what she is doing. she should have thought about the consequences before she did it. She is suppose to be setting an example

Diana, Briarwood, USA

Most of this discussion, especially in America since the photo was posted, is based on false assumptions. One: Teens shouldn’t think about sex. Two: Kids (whatever age) shouldn’t see naked bodies. Three: All photos of unclothed bodies are porn, and such photos of minors are child porn.

All of those are not only false but harmful. They represent an attempt to run away from certain questions about bodies, questions whose avoidance is far worse than their age-appropriate answers.

Which is more human: a simple nude photo of Vanessa Hudgens, or a superficial, sugar-coated movie with her in it?

Disney's image-creation of Hudgens, especially off the screen, is the real fake, a cardboard-character manipulation that's far more insidious than the photo of her.

Dr. Paul Rapoport, Hamilton, Ontario Canada

Funny thing is... I can't find these pictures anywhere. Not on Google Images... not on Ask.com Images, etc. To punish an adult woman who had an innocuous nude picture taken by her boyfriend; a picture that can't even be easily found, is ridiculous. Besides, my guess is that she had this done on purpose to save her career instead of disappearing into the "mouskateer" dust bin of "where are they now".

Scott Salbo, Jamaica, NY

i feel sorry for vanessa. every teen goes through that stage where they can't control anything about them and thier flirtatious acts go over the top without them noticing. i'm sure that if anybody else took a pic of themselves naked then nobody would care, but everybody has to bug her cuz she's a celeb. it must be hard to be famous sumtimes.

jackie, st.louis, mo,

The person who put that picture on the internet should be ashamed of them self! It's not that big of a deal! I don't even think she should have to apologize! It's her life let her live it the way she wants! Vanessa don't feel bad. I think people should stop talking about it! Just get over it! Oh and take that stupid picture off the web! I'm sure Vanessa has suffered enough!

Kelly Ward, Panama City Beach, Florida

Where can i find it?

christopher, Chelmsford, Essex

i think that vanessa shouldnt be punished for this. disney is making a big deal out of nothing. please give vanessa another chance. shes a great person. and a wonderful actress. she doesnt diserve this kind of punishment. shes just a kid! let her live life the way she wants to. and who ever put that picture on the web should be ashamed for themselves.

Tera, Mayville, North Dakota, USA

Disney should dump her immediately -- for her stupidity as well as the nude picture. Her teenaged fans have now all seen the picture on the internet. What will that say about Disney's wholesome image!

M. J. Painter, Walnut Creek, CA

still have vanessa in tha movie. she is great. if yu replace her its not gona b good nd no one will watch it. i noe i wont

tiffany, concord,