Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens began dating in September 2011 and made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Journey 2 premiere in February 2012. Their relationship spanned eight years and they regularly attended major events and supported each other's careers. The couple quietly parted ways in early 2019. Butler went on to earn wide acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the 2022 Baz Luhrmann biopic.
- How they met
- Butler and Hudgens first crossed paths on the set of High School Musical before reconnecting years later and beginning to date in September 2011.