Vanessa Hudgens Says Jennifer Lopez Is Like a Mother to Her Hudgens thinks of Lopez a surrogate "mamma" since working together on 'Second Act.' Vanessa Hudgens, to 'Haute Living' Hudgens claims they were "talking telepathically" br to each other while filming the romantic comedy. Vanessa Hudgens, to 'Haute Living' The 'High School Musical' star br also said that Jennifer gave br her sound career advice that inspired her to "conquer the world" and br strive for the same success as her role models.