Vanessa Hudgens Nude Photo: "It Is Unfortunate This Has Become Public"
Eamonn McCormack/WireImage.com Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the "High School Musical 2" European Premiere in London on September 2, 2007.Eamonn McCormack/WireImage.com
A photograph said to depict a nude Vanessa Hudgens has been circulating the internet today, with many wondering about its authenticity. Usmagazine.com can now confirm: the pic is real.
The Disney sweetheart's rep tells Us, "This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public."
The 18-year-old singer/actress recently finished promoting the sequel to the smash TV musical hit, High School Musical. She and boyfriend Zac Efron are in negotiations to star in a third installment of the series, which has broken basic cable ratings records.
Hudgens (file photo)
Controversy erupted on September 6th, 2007 when a nude photo of High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens appeared on the internet. Hudgen apologised and said she was "embarrassed over the situation" and that she regretted "taking those photos".

Her publicist released a statement saying the photos were taken in private and it was "unfortunate" the pictures were leaked onto the internet. 

Hudgen's role in High School Musical 3 has not changed because of the photos.