Chill Chat
The actor opens up about her go-to self-care rituals.
Vanessa Hudgensis a proud granola girl or rather, granola-ish girl.
I really havent done anything that out there, she tells Bustle.
Ive never done avampire facial.
Ive never done Botox before.
Im a pretty granola-ish girl when it comes to all that.
Im such a bad person with trends.
In 2023, though, that self-assured mentality served her well.
In December, Hudgenstied the knotwith MLB playerCole Tuckerafter three years of dating.
This persons marrying me because Im me, so I didnt need to do anything different, she says.
Hudgens knows what works for her, and she wants to bring that same mindfulness into 2024.
What does your morning routine look like?
I get up and I wash my face.
Im such a big skin care girl I have to get some vitamins onto my skin first thing.
Then I chug a big glass of water because I wake up so dehydrated.
What do you usually eat for breakfast?
I also love a good cereal.
Ill have it with some Silk almond milk.
I love an avocado toast moment.
Sometimes I will just do a scramble.
Im all over the place, but I think that breakfast is so important and should not be skipped.
How do you take your coffee?
I am a big latte girl, and I love to put syrup in them.
Ive got a little collection at home of salted caramel, salted vanilla all different flavors.
Whats your favorite workout right now?
I just rotate betweenindoor cycling,Pilates, andyoga.
They work for me.
They make me happy, and theyre good for my mental health and my little petite body.
What songs are on your workout playlist?
It depends on my mood.
Sometimes its Megan Thee Stallion.
Do you find any of your old music sneaking in now and again?
I cant do that.
Ive never been the key in of artist to be like Im going to listen to my song now.
If it comes on, Im like, skip.
Whats the most out-there wellness treatment youve ever tried?
I went on a yoga retreat by myself, which I think is pretty ballsy.
How do you like to wind down at the end of a long day?
Im a big bath girl.
I take baths almost every single day.
Ill light all the candles, throw in some bath salts, somemagnesium, maybe a Lush bath bomb.
What are some of your other go-to guilty pleasure shows?
Honestly, any dating show.
I watched theGolden Bachelorfinale last night.
Im here for all of it.
What do it’s crucial that you get to get a good nights sleep?
Its got to be cold.
The thermostats got to be at 69, nothing above that.
Even 70 is a little too warm for me.
I just love being super cuddled up under the blankets and it being freezing outside.
Whats the best wellness advice that youve ever received?
Listen to your body.
If you feel exhausted, maybe you need a little rest genuinely listen to your body.
Sometimes you just need to be on the sofa and watch some good dating shows.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.