Angels outfielder Cole Tucker and ‘High School Musical’ star Vanessa Hudgens welcomed their first child on July 3.
The couple was photographed outside a hospital in Santa Monica, with the images surfacing online on Thursday morning.
Hudgens, who was seen in a wheelchair holding their newborn, was accompanied by Tucker, who was following closely behind in a hoodie.
The sight of their new family was quickly captured by paparazzi, much to the couple’s dismay.
Following the release of the photos, Hudgens took to social media to express her frustration over the invasion of their privacy during such a special time. “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long lens camera feeding the media.
Despite all of that, mom, dad, and baby are happy and healthy,” Hudgens wrote in her Instagram story.
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Fans and internet users also voiced their disapproval of the paparazzi’s actions, criticizing the publication of the photos without the couple’s consent. Details such as the baby’s sex and exact birth date have not been disclosed, but the internet has been flooded with congratulatory messages for the new parents.
Hudgens first revealed her pregnancy during the 2024 Oscars red carpet.
The couple, who tied the knot on December 2 of the previous year, have been in the spotlight ever since.
In a serendipitous turn of events, the birth of their child coincided with Tucker’s 28th birthday. Hudgens celebrated this special day with a heartfelt post on social media, sharing a series of touching photos. “Happy birthday to my slice of heaven @cotuck ? you make the world a brighter place just by being you ????,” she captioned the post. The images included two pictures of Hudgens during her pregnancy, a snapshot of the couple sharing a kiss on the field after Tucker’s debut pitching appearance for the LA Angels, and another of them visiting the Sphere.
As new parents, Hudgens and Tucker have much to look forward to and celebrate. The arrival of their baby marks a joyous new chapter for the family of three.
