Efron 'encourages Hudgens to get naked'

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Zac Efron has encouraged girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens to do nudity on camera, reports say.

Hudgens recently said that she would have no problem doing a nude film scene, if it was necessary for the role.

The 21-year-old actor believes that his High School Musical co-star should strip down for the big screen in an effort to shed her "goody-goody image," according to the The National Ledger.

"Zac believes it is a good way for her to get beyond the teeny-bopper stigma," a source said. "He is making the leap to A-list actor and he wants Vanessa to go along with him."

The insider added: "He told a pal if she has to bare more of her body, then she shouldn't be afraid of doing that."