Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Vanessa Hudgenshit a home run when she metCole Tucker.

ThePrincess Switchactress and the baseball player were first linked in November 2020 andannounced their engagementin February 2023.

“He’s just kind of perfect for me,” Hudgens toldEntertainment Tonightin April 2021. “I am [happy]. I really am. I think that it’s also so important to stay grateful for everything that you have in life. I’ve been making that a priority, and I feel like it’s just been making magic happen all the more.”

From sharing moments in ballparks to tying the knot, here’s everything you need to know about Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker’s relationship.

November 2020: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker spark romance rumors

The two first sparked romance rumors whenthey were spotted getting cozyduring an outing in L.A. in November 2020. Hudgens could be seen wrapping her arms around Tucker as they enjoyed a dinner date at the Canyon Country Store.

February 14, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker go Instagram official

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For Valentine’s Day, Hudgens shareda cute snap of her kissing Tuckeron Instagram with the caption, “It’s you, it’s me, it’s us. @cotuck.”

February 26, 2021: Cole Tucker talks about Vanessa Hudgens in an interview

During an MLB spring training interview,Tucker publicly talked about Hudgens for the first time. “I got a girlfriend and she’s cool. She’s awesome, I love her. But I don’t want it to be, ‘Oh, Cole’s dating Vanessa … ' " he said. “I don’t want it to be treated any differently than Mitch [Keller] having his wife down, or Ke’Bryan [Hayes] having his girlfriend come down. She’s great. She’ll be around. You will see her, but you saw the headline, it is what it is.”

March 23, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens supports Cole Tucker at spring training

As Tucker prepared for a new season,Hudgens traveled to Floridato spend time with him during spring training. She even posted a photo of her and a friend watching Tucker from the stands.

March 31, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker have some fun in the sun

Hudgensshared a selfieof her and Tucker enjoying a beach day on Instagram. Hudgens posed with her tongue out while Tucker squinted at the sun.

Hudgens captioned the post, “🌞Sun Girl and Moon Boy🌝.”

April 2021: Vanessa Hudgens reveals how she met Cole Tucker

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During an interview withEntertainment Tonight, Hudgens revealed thatshe actually met Tucker on a Zoom meditation group. When asked how they hit it off, she said, “He’s just kind of perfect for me.”

OnThe Drew Barrymore Showin May, Hudgens added thatshe made the first movewith Tucker. “If I want something or someone, I’m going after them,” she told the host. “I fully just slid into his DMs and was like, ‘Hey, it was nice to meet you.’ So I think there is no shame in making the first move.”

July 11, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker go the distance

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As Tucker traveled for work, the duo went long-distance with their relationship. When Tucker’s teamed played the New York Mets, the twomet up at the gamein N.Y.C., with Hudgens calling herself “Biiiiig sports gals” in the caption.

July 27, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens posts sweet photo with Cole Tucker on Instagram

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On July 27,Hudgens shared a sweet photo of Tucker and her kissingon a boatride with the caption, “Missing u @cotuck,” to which Tucker replied, “breakfast sooooon.”

November 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker take a tropical vacation together

In November, Hudgens and Tucker enjoyed somequality time together in the Caribbean. The actress shared sweet photos of them during their vacation at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua.

November 11, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker make their red carpet debut

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Shortly after their vacation,the duo headed to L.A. for the premiereof Netflix’sTick Tick…BOOM!at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Nov. 10. The appearance marked their red carpet debut as a couple. A few days later, Hudgens and Tucker headed to the East Coast for the N.Y.C. premiere of the film at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

December 29, 2021: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker celebrate their 1-year anniversary

On Dec. 29, Hudgens marked her anniversary with Tucker on Instagram. Alongside a cute photo of the pair dressed up, she wrote, “1 year down@cotuck❤️love👏🏽you👏🏽🤟🏽” Tucker later commented under the post, “The best 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽”

February 6, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker go hiking

Before spring training began for the 2022 Major League Baseball season, Tucker spent his off-season downtime with Hudgens. On Feb. 6, Hudgensposted several photosof the couple on a hiking date on Instagram.

In the post, the actress declared herself “Grounded and oh so happy,” to be out in the wild with Tucker.

April 7, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens wishes “Happy Opening Day” to Cole Tucker

On Major League Baseball’s Opening Day for the 2022 season, Hudgensposted a few silly photosof Tucker and her on Instagram to wish her boyfriend luck for the first game of the year. She noted in the post, “Happy opening day my 👑”

June 5, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens supports Cole Tucker in trade to Arizona

On June 5, Tucker wastraded to the Arizona Diamondbacksafter playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates since 2019. The move not only brought the Phoenix native back to his home state, but also much closer to the Los Angeles-based Hudgens.

July 3, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens wishes Cole Tucker a happy birthday

October 31, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker spend Halloween together

While Hudgens and Tucker opted out of a couple’s costume, they still spent the spooky holiday together. TheHigh School Musicalstar dressed up as Miss Argentina from the 1988 filmBeetlejuice, while Tucker painted his entire face to appear as Sting — a pro wrestler. Hudgens shared a photo of their intricate costumes onInstagram.

December 29, 2022: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker celebrate Christmas together

A few days after Christmas, Hudgens posteda photo of her and Tuckerin front of a decorated tree with the caption, “Merry af.” In the background of the selfie, Tucker could be seen wearing anElfonesie.

February 2023: PEOPLE confirms Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are engaged

In February 2023, PEOPLE confirmed that the couple is engaged. TMZ was the first to reportthe news, saying the pair got engaged at the end of 2022.

February 9, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens announces that she and Cole Tucker are engaged

In a joint Instagram post, the couple announced that Tucker popped the question with a stunning emerald-cut engagement ring in Paris.

“YES. We couldn’t be happier,” the caption said alongside images of Hudgens showing off her new bling.

February 14, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens celebrates her “real magnetic love” with Cole Tucker

Hudgens celebrated Valentine’s Day with a sweet post about Tucker on Instagram.

“Real magnetic love is out there. What a journey it was to get here but so worth it to get to my forever @cotuck 🥰 Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️,” she captioned a photo of the newly-engaged couple. The image showed Tucker kissing the actress on the cheek, and behind them were gold balloons that said: “Mr. & Mrs.”

March 16, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens opens up to PEOPLE about her engagement

Hudgens added she’s knee-deep in planning for the wedding and already overwhelmed. “It’s a big daunting thing — so much goes into it,” she said with a laugh. “LikeGwen Stefanisaid, this s— is bananas.”

March 23, 2023: Fans claim that Cole Tucker manifested his relationship with Vanessa Hudgens

Fans are convinced that Tucker and Hudgens are meant to be after uncovering the MLB player’s love forHigh School Musical.

In 2012, Tucker, who was a teenager at the time,tweeted: “In search of: A girl who’s down to watch High School Musical with me and scratch my back.”

April 14, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens says being engaged to Cole Tucker is “the best thing ever”

During an interview withToday’sHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hager, Hudgens discussed how it feels to be engaged to Tucker.

“It feels amazing. There’s a sense of security. You feel so safe,” she said. “It’s the best thing ever. I love being a fiancée.”

May 8, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens talks about possibly eloping with Cole Tucker

Hudgens opened up aboutthe pressure of wedding planningduring an appearance onThe Drew Barrymore Show.

“I don’t know, finding a venue is tough,” theHigh School Musicalalum told hostDrew Barrymore, adding, “I kind of just want to elope. I really, I’m lost.”

When Barrymore asked about Tucker’s hopes for the wedding, Hudgens explained, “I mean he just wants to get married to me. He’s like, ‘Whatever you want babe.’ "

August 9, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens cheers for Cole Tucker at Colorado Rockies game

Hudgens was spotted in the stands atTucker’s first game with the Colorado Rockies. She was all smiles when he hit a double during his first at-bat with the Denver-based team.

November 2, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens reveals she’ll take Cole Tucker’s last name

During an appearance onToday with Hoda & Jenna, Hudgens shared that she’s “probably” going to take Tucker’s last name once they’re married.

“Like, professionally it’s obviously going to stay the same. But, yeah,Mrs. T!” she said.

December 2, 2023: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker get married

The couple tied the knot in Tulum, Mexico, at theAzulik City of Arts. Hudgens walked down the aisle in aVera Wang wedding dressand a custom embroidered veil that read: “Mrs. T December 2nd, 2023.”

“[My advice to others is] don’t do first looks, because seeing each other at the altar for the first time is the most emotional moment of my life,” the actress toldVogue. “I literally keeled overwhen I saw Cole and had to take a big breath and had to force myself to keep walking because I could have dropped to the floor.”

March 10, 2024: Vanessa Hudgens announces that she and Cole Tucker are expecting their first child

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Tucker was not in attendance for the big reveal, however, he did comment, “Mami,” on one of his wife’sInstagramposts from the evening.

July 2024: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker welcome their first child

March 2, 2025: Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker attend the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

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source: people.com