Vanessa Hudgens: Zac Efron kept me straight

Vanessa Hudgens says Zac Efron helped guide her through the perils of Hollywood. The actress — who recently split from the hunky actor — insists she’s just “friends” with Efron, but admits in a new interview that much of her personal success is a result of his strength.

“A lot of people may get lost in the lights and glamor of it all. It should be about the work first and everything else later,” Vanessa said.

“I also had to grow with, like Ashley Tisdale and Zac. We all went on this journey together and had each other to fall back on. You’ve got to have your friends to keep your head on straight.”

Hudgens recently admitted she quite likes dorky guys.

“I dated the smallest and skinniest kid in sixth grade,” Vanessa confessed.

“I like the dorks. I know some guys that are more vain than girls, especially in this business. It’s annoying.”