Vanessa Hudgens: 'Gigi' Has Challenged Me In So Many Ways

Vanessa Hudgens holds onto a pretty red coat while out and about in New York City on Friday afternoon (April 3).

The 26-year-old actress ran some errands ahead of her performance in Gigi later that night.

“It’s been surreal seeing my face in the middle of Times Square these past few weeks. I’ve been acting since pre-k and have been soo blessed with the opportunities that have come my way,” she reflected on Tumblr in a recent post.

Vanessa added, “Performing on Broadway for Gigi really made me realize how far I’ve come. It’s challenged me in so many ways. It’s been such an amazing experience performing live!”