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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Vanessa's Butterfly Tattoo Inspired by Her Namesake, Which Is a Butterfly

Vanessa's Butterfly Tattoo Inspired by Her Namesake, Which Is a Butterfly

 
Actress Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Getty Images)

Vanessa Hudgens got a butterfly tattoo while she was in New York for Fashion Week, and she says it’s something she has always wanted to have done because of the significance of the animal to her life.

She said: “It was very last minute, but I've actually wanted it for years. A butterfly landed on my mom's stomach a week before I was born and that's how I got my name, because Vanessa means butterfly -- it's a Latin derivative.” (Don't believe her? See Wikipedia.)

While the tattoo may look very pretty, the 22-year-old actress says she feels rebellious getting it done. While speaking with David Letterman, she said: “It's my very first tattoo, and I kind of feel like a badass now!”

As well as getting a piece of body art, Vanessa is moving on from her High School Musical days and wants to be taken more seriously as an actress.

Speaking about the Disney franchise, which she starred in alongside ex-boyfriend Zac Efron, the Beastly star said: “It was so much fun. It's kind of a thing of the past now though.”



Vanessa Hudgens Oh Land, Donald Trump and Vanessa Hudgens at the 'Late Show with David Letterman' in New York City, NY. 
 
Vanessa Hudgens Actress Vanessa Hudgens at the 'Late Show with David Letterman' in New York City, NY. 
 
Vanessa Hudgens Vaness Hudgens and Donald Trump arrive at the Ed Sullivan Theater to appear on "The Late Show with David Letterman". 
 
Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens is pretty in pink as she arrives at the Jeffrey store for a day of retail therapy in New York City. 
 
Vanessa Hudgens (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Vanessa Hudgens visits 25 Park on March 3, 2011 in New York City. 
 
Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens is greeted by photographers as she arrives at the Four Seasons Hotel after making an appearance on "Live with Regis and Kelly". On the morning show, Hudgens proudly showed off her new tattoo, a butterfly located on her neck. 
 
 
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