Sly digs aside, neither Vanessa Hudgens nor Austin Butler have done tell-alls about their breakup or where they stand today. However, when they have spoken about the situation, both have alluded to feeling as though it was probably for the best.
In an interview with the “She Pivots” podcast, Hudgens shared that going through her split from Butler was what led her to her happily ever after. “I feel like my last break up has really catapulted me to a very, very special place. Obviously, it pushed me to the right person, which I’m so grateful for!” she said. As for Butler, he’s fairly committed to keeping the situation to his chest to minimize chatter where he can (ahem, friend). However, even he has seemed to hint at the split being necessary. One of the only times Butler has come close to breaking his silence on the end of the relationship, he told GQ, “Life is full of changes, and you’ve got to find a way to constantly be evolving and growing.”
The only other time Butler has addressed the split was when he apologized for the “friend” comment to Esquire. And, suffice it to say, it’s evident that at least from his side, there’s no beef. As he told the outlet, “I have so much love and care for her.” We’re not counting on them being besties anytime soon, but it’s great to know the love is there.
