Hudgens: 'Photo scandal was traumatic'

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens has described last year's naked photograph scandal as "traumatic".

The 19-year-old actress made headlines in September when a picture of her posing nude in a hotel room was leaked on to the internet.

She told Seventeen magazine: "I'm much better now. But truthfully, I don't like talking about it. It was something that was meant to be private, and even though it isn't anymore, I'd still like to keep it as private as I can."

She added: "It was very traumatic, and I am extremely upset it happened. I hope all my fans can learn from my mistake and make smart decisions.

"But I wouldn't have been able to get through it if it wasn't for my family, friends and fans, who supported me all along the way."

She revealed that her mum had taken the scandal in her stride, saying: "I was just open with her, and she was just so cute. She was like, 'Well, everyone can be naked if they want to'.

"My parents are very supportive of me. And they know I’m a teenager, and yes, kids do stupid things sometimes."