Vanessa Hudgens is gracing the cover of the October issue of Marie Claire, where the 24-year-old former High School Musical star is opening up about her goals for the future.
She talked about the struggles her family went through to allow her to become the successful actress she is today and she also talked about her confidence.
“I am so comfortable with myself—honing in on what I love and what makes me powerful. Things I've been doing lately, I'm super-proud of. So I don't really care if someone doesn't like it, because I love it,” she told the magazine. She also said of her family that they “gave up a lot so that I could get to where I am."
Hudgens, who is dating 22-year-old Carrie Diaries star Austin Butler, says she chooses to be happy in a world of chaos.
"You have a choice whether you want to be happy or not. I choose to be happy. And it's been working out pretty well," she said. "A sense of knowing I'm part of something bigger than myself has allowed me to enjoy life more. And not worry about the little things. Like paparazzi."
E! Online notes that the three things she hopes for in the future are "A vintage Mustang, kids, and an Oscar.”
image: Marie Claire