Austin Butler, who portrayed Elvis, clarified calling ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens a 'friend' to respect her privacy and not discuss their nine-year relationship.

Austin Butler, who played Elvis Presley in the biopic, has clarified why he referred to his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens as a 'friend' during an interview about his role. He explained that he wanted to respect Hudgens' privacy and not make her uncomfortable by discussing their past relationship. Butler emphasized that he did not intend to downplay their nine-year relationship, which ended in 2020, and that he holds nothing but love and care for her.

February 06, 2024
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