The very same day when Los Angeles Angels’ shortstop Cole Tucker blew out 28 candles, he received a present that outshines any material gift: fatherhood. His wife, actress Vanessa Hudgens, known for her iconic role in ‘High School Musical’, gave birth to their first child on July 3rd, 2024. The news marks a joyous new chapter for the couple, who met in an unconventional way and whose love story has captivated fans worldwide. But how did this whirlwind romance begin?

The couple’s love story began during the pandemic, not over candlelit dinners or moonlit walks, but on a Zoom meditation call. “I was literally on the Zoom with my girlfriend, and I started hitting her asking who he was,” Hudgens confessed in a Vogue interview. Cole Tucker, a professional baseball player, slid into her DMs the next day, and the rest, as they say, is history. But their path to parenthood wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Hudgens surprised the world by announcing her pregnancy on the 2024 Oscars red carpet, cradling her baby bump in a stunning black gown. The couple had tied the knot just a few months prior in a fairytale wedding in Tulum, Mexico, attended by close friends and family. “Most emotional moment of my life,” Hudgens gushed about seeing Tucker at the altar. But what was the secret to their whirlwind wedding planning?

Despite the challenges of planning a wedding, Hudgens joked about eloping with Tucker on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’. However, they managed to pull off a dream wedding in just a few months. “It exceeded my expectations,” Hudgens beamed. But as they embarked on their journey to parenthood, how did they navigate the challenges and joys of pregnancy? Vanessa Hudgens’ pregnancy journey was as glamorous as her career, with her sharing stunning photos and updates on social media. But beyond the glitz and glamor, the couple was undoubtedly preparing for the arrival of their little one. And on July 3rd, their lives changed forever.

The news, confirmed by a source close to the couple to E! News, was followed by recent photos capturing the radiant new parents leaving a Los Angeles hospital, their car overflowing with the telltale signs of a new arrival. Vanessa, glowing despite being in a wheelchair, cradled their little one close, while a proud Cole, sporting a casual hoodie, handled the logistics. The scene was a heartwarming tableau of love and new beginnings, transforming Tucker’s 28th birthday into a double celebration of life and family. But amidst the joy and excitement, what lies ahead for this young family?

With the arrival of their first child, Hudgens and Tucker have stepped into the exhilarating world of parenthood. While they have not yet revealed the baby’s name or gender, the joy and anticipation are palpable. “Happy birthday to my slice of heaven @cotuck 🥳 you make the world a brighter place just by being you ♥️🤟🏽,” Hudgens wrote on Instagram, celebrating Tucker’s birthday just hours before their baby was born. And now, we have to wait and watch how they balance their busy careers with their new roles as parents. But amidst the joy and excitement, the paparazzi’s presence has sparked outrage among fans, raising questions about privacy and the boundaries of celebrity culture.

A chorus of dismay, calls for privacy, and ethical debate has been swirling through the internet ever since Vanessa Hudgens’ baby was born

The unauthorized photos of Hudgens and her newborn ignited a firestorm of outrage and a profound sense of unease among fans. “So disrespectful to take these pics,” one fan lamented, encapsulating the widespread sentiment that the paparazzi had intruded upon a sacred, private moment. The raw emotion of a mother leaving the hospital with her child was seen as something to be cherished, not exploited.

Another user expressed their visceral reaction, calling the photos “creepy AF,” highlighting the unsettling feeling that the paparazzi had crossed a line into voyeurism. The fact that Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker had not yet publicly shared news of the birth only amplified the anger, with many questioning why the paparazzi felt entitled to intrude on such a personal occasion. “You couldn’t even give her this one moment of privacy?” questioned one, their words dripping with disappointment and a sense of injustice.

The incident sparked a broader ethical debate about the role of the paparazzi and the boundaries of celebrity privacy. “You should not share pictures that she didn’t share in the first place,” a fan asserted, underscoring the importance of consent and respect for personal boundaries, even for those in the public eye. The sentiment was echoed by another fan, who pointed out, “She doesn’t share about her being pregnant so the least people can do is respect her and only post about it when she posts about it.”

The timing of the photos of Vanessa Hudgens, so soon after the birth of her baby, only exacerbated the outrage. “This is weird she just had her baby today :/,” one commenter remarked, capturing the discomfort many felt about the immediate publicization of such a personal event. “i just want to understand paparazzis like why did they think this was a good time to take photos,” another fan wondered, highlighting the disconnect between the paparazzi’s pursuit of a story and the genuine human emotions involved.

The incident, which was supposed to be a joyous moment of celebration between two new parents, will now also serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by celebrities in maintaining a semblance of normalcy and privacy, especially during major life events.