> At a Glance
> – Influencer Bretman Rock calls Vanessa Hudgens his most disappointing celebrity encounter
> – Claims she “tried to hide” when they crossed paths at Coachella
> – Both were guests of Sugarbear Hair at the festival
> – Why it matters: Shows behind-the-scenes tension at star-studded events
Bretman Rock didn’t hold back when asked to name his most underwhelming run-in with a celebrity, pointing the finger at actress Vanessa Hudgens during a Dec. 23 episode of the Sweet or Savory Podcast.
The Coachella Clash
Rock says the incident happened seven or eight years ago while both were attending Coachella as paid partners of Sugarbear Hair. While picking up credentials, he spotted the brand’s CEO chatting with Hudgens and waved.
> Bretman Rock recalled:
> “She looks at me and, like, tries to hide.”
Rock insists he wasn’t even attempting to greet her:
> “I was not f—— saying hi to you, Vanessa.”
What Happened Next
Rock alleges that Hudgens’s assistant physically stepped between them:
- Assistant grabbed Hudgens’s hand
- Moved to block Rock’s path
- Happened in the credentials line
Rock noted they were both equal-tier guests:
> “We have the same rate.”
Additional Shots
The influencer capped the story with a jab at Hudgens’s High School Musical role:
> “I was always Team Sharpay.”
He doubled down:
> “I don’t like her.”
Key Takeaways
- Rock places Hudgens atop his disappointing-celebrity list
- Claims she avoided him at a sponsored Coachella event
- No response yet from Hudgens’s camp
- Rock currently boasts nearly 50 million combined followers
The viral clip adds another headline to Rock’s standout year, which already included a TikTok Video of the Year award.
