Vanessa Hudgens Attends The 2009 Teen Choice Awards Arrivals Held .At The Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California

Vanessa Hudgens

Like her High School Musical co-star Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens is getting out of the business of making musicals. Right now, she wants to focus on acting. She told MTV, “I love musicals, I really do. I grew up doing them, so it’ll always have a place in my heart. At the same time, it’s nice to be able to separate the two and just be able to focus on films.”

Vanessa is currently filming her first role that is not in a musical in the film Beastly, a retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast story that is set to open in 2010. Like Efron, Hudgens would like to distance herself from musicals to avoid being typecast and limiting her career.

So far that doesn’t appear to be a problem, as she recently took a role in the upcoming Zack Snyder film Sucker Punch. Snyder is famous as the director of the movie 300. Hudgens is thrilled to be able to work with Snyder, telling MTV, “It’s an honor, I’m such a big fan of his work.”

Sucker Punch is the story of a girl whose abusive stepfather institutionalizes her. To survive, she retreats into a fantasy world, where she eventually comes up with a plan of escape.

Vanessa Hudgens

It looks as if Mary Kate Olsen will be joining Vanessa Hudgens and British actor Alex Pettyfer in the upcoming movie Beastly, according to Variety. The movie is a modern retelling of the classic “Beauty and the Beast” story. Olsen is set to play the beautiful witch who puts a curse on the handsome, but overconfident young man, transforming him into everything he hates. Pettyfer will play the arrogant young 17-year-old who is transformed into a beast.

Hudgens will play the beautiful young woman named Linda who falls for the Beast despite his frightening looks. The movie script is based on Alex Flinn’s fantasy novel Beastly, which is set in today’s New York.

Filming for the project is set to begin June 13 in Montreal, and Hudgens was recently spotted walking in Montreal, Quebec apparently meeting a Realtor to help her find an apartment for the duration of the shoot. She was said to be seen in the Old Montreal historic district. Pettyfer was also seen leaving the film studios.

News has it that Hudgens will be living in Montreal from June through September, for the entire filming of the movie.

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1. MARIA MENOUNOS
Maria’s the host with the most style
Gliding down the Carousel of Hope Ball’s red carpet in this elegant Monique Lhuillier strapless gown on Oct. 25 was a long time coming for Access Hollywood and Today correspondent Maria Menounos. “The dress was supposed to be for the Emmys, but Maria didn’t end up going,” her stylist, Lindsay Albanese, reveals to Life & Style. “It makes her look effortlessly cool and pulled together without trying too hard.”

2. VANESSA HUDGENS
Vanessa looks so grown-up!
We had to do a double take when Vanessa Hudgens stepped out in a curve-hugging BCBG Max Azria mini at the High School Musical 3: Senior Year premiere on Oct. 30.

3. JADA PINKETT SMITH
Jada’s such a tomboy
Jada Pinkett Smith softened her boyish look of a Ruffian blazer, Theory tank and Givenchy slacks with hot-pink Christian Louboutins at the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa premiere on Oct. 26.

4. JESSICA BIEL
Jessica steals the spotlight
Jessica Biel wowed in an Oscar de la Renta gown and Bulgari jewels at the Rome International Film Festival on Oct. 27. But it wasn’t always that way. “I wore Umbro shorts until I was 15,” she’s said. Had Jess done more with her hair, she could’ve been best dressed of the week!

5. RACHEL WEISZ
Rachel’s fashion fantasy
“In real life, I’m very unpolished,” insists Rachel Weisz. “Dressing for the red carpet is fantasy time.” At the London premiere of her new flick, The Brothers Bloom, on Oct. 27, her dream look consisted of a Roland Mouret dress, Prada pumps and a Solange Azagury-Partridge cocktail ring.

6. BROOKE BURKE
Brooke flaunts her toned dancing bod
Dancing With the Stars front-runner Brooke Burke’s vibrant Holly Morgan number screamed for attention on Oct. 28 in LA. “I like to find something that’s hot and hip in fashion but doesn’t look like you tried too hard,” she’s said.

7. CLAUDIA SCHIFFER
Claudia looks so cozy
Claudia Schiffer threw together an eclectic mix of items — including fab moccasin boots — for one haute outfit on Oct. 28 in London. “I’m never head-to-toe in any brand,” she’s said.

8. MARCIA CROSS
Green is Marcia’s hue
How to make porcelain skin pop? Just add jewel-tone green — à la Marcia Cross’ Malandrino sheath. We couldn’t take our eyes off the broken-glass detail on the belt — or the thigh-high slit.

9. ASHLEY OLSEN
Ashley’s not-so-basic black
Fashion mogul Ashley Olsen worked a decidedly businesslike look for an Oct. 30 appearance on Late Show With David Letterman in NYC. Bowed stilettos and jaw-dropping earrings added feminine touches.

10. KARINA SMIRNOFF
Karina’s look has legs
Pro dancer Karina Smirnoff went fashion-forward with a two-tone draped mini on Oct. 29 in LA. “Wear things that complement your body,” she advises Life & Style.

Tune in each week to find out which of your favorite celebs make Life & Style’s 10 best dressed list!

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Hilary Duff at an event for Blessings in a Backpack charity nutritional program held at the Roberto Clemente Elementary School in New York City.

Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens went for a walk on the beach in Hawaii. The High School musical couple are in Hawaii for a friends wedding. Zac was shirtless and Vanesa was wearing a white sundress.

Naomi Watts may be about to pop but she still has the cutest family around. A very pregnant Naomi Watts, partner Liev Schreiber, and baby Alexander went for a walk in New York City on Sunday afternoon. Naomi was overly happy as she enjoyed time with her two lucky fellows. Naomi even put her hands on her very pregnant belly.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden cradle Nancy Davis’ 4 year old twin girls whilst sitting and chatting at a table as they attend the 30th Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Tori Spelling took her husband Dean McDermott and children Liam and Stella to a playground in Malibu, California.

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall pick up a sandwich tray from the Village Gourmet Deli on Saturday. They are all smiles on the way in but rush to get back to their vehicle when fans notice them.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale after a Halloween party, Gwen dressed as an egg and Gavin as the bacon.

Michelle Williams and her director boyfriend Spike Jonze went on a shopping trip in her neighborhood of Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon to do some shopping for Matilda’s birthday party which is Tuesday but is being celebrated today. Later in the afternoon guests were seen arriving at Michelle’s house with their kids and gift bags with Spike Jonze greeting them at the door.

Vanessa Hudgens outside the BBC Radio One studios in London (October 8, 2008)

Lauren Conrad takes a new Audi R8 for a spin (October 8, 2008)

Britney Spears goes out shopping at Wasteland on Melrose Ave in Los Angeles (October 8, 2008)

Eva Longoria out and about in Beverly Hills (October 7, 2008)

Heidi Klum at STK in Hollywood (October 8, 2008)

Lindsay Lohan with see-through black top (no bra) leaving house of friend in Hollywood (October 7, 2008)

Hayden Panettiere buying cupcakes in Hollywood (October 6, 2008)

Kirsten Dunst stepped outside of Brasserie Lipp restaurant in Paris for a little nicotine break with a few friends (October 5, 2008)

Kate Bosworth attends the the Miu Miu Fashion Show Spring Summer 2009 with model boyfriend James Rousseau during Paris Fashion Week 2008 (October 5, 2008)

Vanessa Minnillo eating a toast on the set of “Redifining Love” in Hollywood (October 4, 2008)

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