Vanessa Hudgens confirms arrival of first baby: ‘Mum, dad and baby are healthy’

'We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was disrespected and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long lens camera feeding the media'

Vanessa Hudgens confirms arrival of first baby: ‘Mum, dad and baby are healthy’ (Doug Peters/PA)

Vanessa Hudgens has confirmed she has given birth to her first baby.

The actress made a statement acknowledging that she was not the first to share the news, after pictures of her leaving the Californian hospital in Santa Monica with a baby in her arms, were shared on US outlets.