Vanessa Hudgens Balances Baby No. 2 and the Chaos of Toddler Life—With a Little Help from Narwal
“Of course this happened.”
There I was, doomscrolling through another celebrity pregnancy puff piece at 2:17 AM, wondering why humanity hasn’t collectively collapsed under the weight of its own curated joy, when I stumbled across Vanessa Hudgens being *genuinely* relatable about motherhood. Because yes, in a world where influencers sell serenity like it’s skincare, here comes a Disney-turned-Coachella darling waxing poetic about how raising a toddler is “literally the most exhausting thing on the entire planet.” And she credits a robot mop for her sanity. Sure. Why not.
In an exclusive chat with E! News at Narwal’s End of Summer Soirée in Los Angeles on August 21, 2024, the former High School Musical star opened up about life as a soon-to-be mom of two. She and husband Cole Tucker, whom she married in a Mexico ceremony back in December 2023, are expecting baby number two while navigating life with their 13-month-old son (whose name remains private). If that doesn’t scream “chaos wrapped in Instagram filters,” I don’t know what does.
“Balance? I don’t know her,” Vanessa said, which honestly sounds like a quote we should all tattoo on our foreheads before entering adulthood. “Life is crazy and time is a really precious thing. I am a person of extremes—I’m all in doing one thing or another. So I guess that’s balance, if you call extremes balance.” Classic. The kind of answer that makes you feel seen, even though you’re single-handedly trying to adult without a cleaning bot or a personal chef.
Hudgens—who turned 36 this year—also admitted that parenthood has taught her to “slow down and enjoy the moment.” Which is sweet, until you realize that phrase is basically the verbal equivalent of a weighted blanket for anxious millennials. She continued, “It’s so easy to focus on things in the future. Say, ‘I’ll be happy when…’ or, ‘Things will be easier when…’ But that’s not what’s important. What’s important is the moment that is in front of you.” Cue the eye roll. It’s not cynicism—it’s exhaustion. We’ve all been there. Or at least tried to be.
And speaking of exhaustion, let’s talk about how she actually copes. Spoiler: it involves a robot named Narwal. “Being a mom is literally the most exhausting thing on the entire planet,” she explained, “which is why I’m so grateful for Narwal, because it allows me some time back to myself.” Oh, sure. So now we’re outsourcing childcare to bots and mopping to machines. Next thing you know, they’ll invent a device that wipes your tears after a breakup and also texts your boss that you’re “sick.”
But hey, give credit where it’s due. At least she’s not pretending it’s all sunshine and lullabies. In fact, she told E! News back in November, “The older that I get, the more practical I get. Life is chaotic and hectic. I don’t need to make it any more stressful than it needs to be. So, I keep things cozy.” Cozy? More like corporate-sponsored coping mechanisms. Either way, it’s working for her.
As for her first pregnancy, which she announced at the Oscars in March 2024—three months after tying the knot—Hudgens kept things fashion-forward. From a black Vera Wang gown on the red carpet to a floral dress at the Caliwater Kids launch event, she made maternity style look effortless. Effortless, unless you count the behind-the-scenes chaos of managing a toddler, a newborn, a husband, and a brand deal with a robotic cleaner. Then again, maybe that’s the point. Maybe the real story isn’t about motherhood—it’s about how much money can buy peace of mind. Even if it rolls around on wheels.
So, what’s next? Another baby, another photo op, another product placement masquerading as authenticity. Will the second birth bring more wisdom? More mopbots? Honestly, who knows. But if history repeats itself, expect a flood of headlines like “Vanessa’s Postpartum Glow” and “Cole’s Hands-On Dad Life.” Meanwhile, the rest of us will still be Googling “how to survive toddler tantrums without wine.”
Anyway, can’t wait to see how this gets worse.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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