Vanessa Hudgensis happily embracing the single life afterher splitfrom longtime boyfriendAustin Butler.PEOPLE confirmed earlier this month that Hudgens and Butler, who had beentogether since 2011, are over. Though she has yet to publicly address the breakup, Hudgens, 31, has remained active on social media, documenting herfun-filled days on setand nights out in New York City — and even anew tattoo!A source tells PEOPLE that the actress has “been spending a lot of time withher mom and sisterand her girlfriends.”“The breakup isn’t easy, but she’s not one to sit around and mope,” the source says. “She’s living it up and having fun. She seems really happy and excited about life, honestly.”As for what went wrong with Butler? According to the source, “Vanessa and Austin’s relationship had been slowly fading — it was one of those things where you don’t even realize it’s happening.”Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicHudgens and Butler, whowill play Elvis Presleyin an untitled biopic that’s currently in pre-production, had been long-distance as they filmed projects in different countries.Butler, 28, most recently appeared in the Oscar-nominatedOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood, while Hudgens stars inBad Boys for LifeoppositeWill SmithandMartin Lawrence.One insider previously told PEOPLE that throughout their nearly nine-year relationship, the couplediscussed taking the next big step together.“They had talked about an engagement before they split up,” the insider said, but “busy work schedules and travel definitely put a strain on the relationship. They were a wonderful couple and it’s really sad that it didn’t work out.”Earlier this week, Hudgenswas photographeddining with Los Angeles Lakers playerKyle Kuzma, 24, at Lilia, a popular Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. The next night, shecheered on Kuzmaat the Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.And on Thursday, after posting threesexy black-and-white boudoir shotsof herself, she showed off her new ink: a sunflower on her torso, courtesy of renowned tattoo artist Dragon of New York City’s Bang Bang Tattoo.“And to conclude our #ThirstyThursday,” she captioned the post. ‘Hahahahaha.”
Vanessa Hudgensis happily embracing the single life afterher splitfrom longtime boyfriendAustin Butler.
PEOPLE confirmed earlier this month that Hudgens and Butler, who had beentogether since 2011, are over. Though she has yet to publicly address the breakup, Hudgens, 31, has remained active on social media, documenting herfun-filled days on setand nights out in New York City — and even anew tattoo!
A source tells PEOPLE that the actress has “been spending a lot of time withher mom and sisterand her girlfriends.”
“The breakup isn’t easy, but she’s not one to sit around and mope,” the source says. “She’s living it up and having fun. She seems really happy and excited about life, honestly.”
As for what went wrong with Butler? According to the source, “Vanessa and Austin’s relationship had been slowly fading — it was one of those things where you don’t even realize it’s happening.”
Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Hudgens and Butler, whowill play Elvis Presleyin an untitled biopic that’s currently in pre-production, had been long-distance as they filmed projects in different countries.
Butler, 28, most recently appeared in the Oscar-nominatedOnce Upon a Time… in Hollywood, while Hudgens stars inBad Boys for LifeoppositeWill SmithandMartin Lawrence.
One insider previously told PEOPLE that throughout their nearly nine-year relationship, the couplediscussed taking the next big step together.
“They had talked about an engagement before they split up,” the insider said, but “busy work schedules and travel definitely put a strain on the relationship. They were a wonderful couple and it’s really sad that it didn’t work out.”
Earlier this week, Hudgenswas photographeddining with Los Angeles Lakers playerKyle Kuzma, 24, at Lilia, a popular Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. The next night, shecheered on Kuzmaat the Lakers’ game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
And on Thursday, after posting threesexy black-and-white boudoir shotsof herself, she showed off her new ink: a sunflower on her torso, courtesy of renowned tattoo artist Dragon of New York City’s Bang Bang Tattoo.
“And to conclude our #ThirstyThursday,” she captioned the post. ‘Hahahahaha.”
source: people.com
