Vanessa Hudgens gets rave Twitter reviews from stars
Anna Kendrick, Demi Lovato and High School Musical cast members sent compliments her way
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When actress Vanessa Hudgens performed in Fox's TV musical Grease: Live Sunday night, it had been just a day since her father died of cancer.
I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer. Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers.
—@VanessaHudgens
It would be understandable if she had given a distracted, lackluster performance while dealing with the intense emotions that come with losing a parent.
However, her take on Grease's Rizzo garnered rave reviews.
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Celebrities like Anna Kendrick and Demi Lovato took to Twitter to compliment the starlet.
Everyone was incredible tonight. Well done <a href="https://twitter.com/juliannehough">@juliannehough</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronTveit">@AaronTveit</a> the whole cast and the CREW! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a>
—@AnnaKendrick47
My dear <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a>, you were absolutely perfect on <a href="https://twitter.com/GoGrease">@GoGrease</a>.. Your strength is inspiring. What a smile your father must have.
—@WValderrama
Imagine if you had a day like <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> & performed like that. Wow.What a strong woman.My new hero<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZSyprJ5hnY">pic.twitter.com/ZSyprJ5hnY</a>
—@MarioLopezExtra
My prayers are with <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> today.. You are one strong, and admirable woman. 🙏🏼💗 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a>
—@ddlovato
Hudgens' Spring Breakers costar Ashley Benson tweeted that she was proud.
That was so fun!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/GoGrease">@GoGrease</a> I'm so proud of you <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> you were incredible ❤️
—@AshBenzo
Boyfriend Austin Butler and sister Stella Hudgens also lent their support.
WOW <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> singing 'Worst Things' had me in tears. Just brilliant <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a>
—@austinbutler
TEARS. everywhere. <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> you are just unbelievable. 😍😍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a>
—@stellahudgens
A few of Hudgens' High School Musical co-stars sent some Twitter love her way.
<a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> Couldn't be more proud of and in awe of you! What you channeled tonight was magical! Your father is watching and smiling ❤️
—@corbinbleu
I wouldn't expect anything less <a href="https://twitter.com/VanessaHudgens">@VanessaHudgens</a> is killing it! So proud of my girl <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GreaseLive?src=hash">#GreaseLive</a>
—@ashleytisdale