Austin Butler FINALLY Credits Ex Vanessa Hudgens With Life-Changing Elvis Role!

A little less conversation? Not for Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens, who have continued to talk about each other following their 2020 breakup.

Elvis, in which he portrayed the titular King of Rock, and so has his voice—a spot-on Elvis Presley impression. But the days of Elvis's scratchy twang may be behind him for good.On a February 3 episode of The Graham Norton Show, Butler opened up about the public's reaction to his Elvis voice. “It made me self-conscious for a second because I thought, Am I being phony? Is this not my voice?” he told Norton.

Since Austin Butler‘s star turn as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s “Elvis” last year, the actor has struggled to shake the singer’s iconic accent. But EW reports that on Friday’s episode of BBC One‘s “Graham Norton Show,” Butler confirmed he’s finally leaving it behind.

People that the High School Musical is engaged to Major League Baseball player Cole Tucker on February 3.  first reported the exciting news on February 2, with a source revealing that Tucker proposed towards the end of 2022. The pair have been dating since Hudgens in 2020, shortly following her breakup with Elvis star Austin Butler. “I remember in quarantine I was like, ‘Cool, I’m single now and I can’t meet anybody, so I guess I’ll go on a dating app,’” she said during her appearance on .

Congratulations are in order! Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker are engaged after nearly three years together, according to multiple reports.

Vanessa Hudgens and her MLB player boyfriend Cole Tucker are engaged, according to a report.The actress, 34, and the 26-year-old Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop/outfielder reportedly agreed to marry some time last year, though is not yet clear when - although they did enjoy a romantic trip to Paris in November 2022.DailyMail.com has reached out to representatives for the pair.  Vanessa originally met Cole via Zoom while virtually attending Joe Jonas' meditation group back in 2020.Cole is Vanessa's first boyfriend since ending her eight-year romance with Elvis star Austin Butler shortly after Halloween 2019.

that the “friend” who first envisioned him playing Elvis Presley was, in fact, Hudgens, his ex-girlfriend of nine years. What's more, he even gave her credit. A win for unappreciated ex-girlfriends everywhere? Sure, why not.When Butler first told the story to , he said, “I was going to look at Christmas lights with a friend.

Austin Butler is crediting ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for manifesting his career-defining Elvis Presley portrayal... before Baz Luhrmann's biopic was even announced.The actor, 31 - who is up for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for playing 'The King' - originally told THR it was a 'friend' who had encouraged him to pursue the role.Butler received backlash for seemingly downplaying his nearly nine-year relationship with Hudgens.But now, in a new interview with the LA Times, he confirmed that the 'friend' was in fact the actress/singer, 34.

They’re all shook up! Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens have both recounted the story of how his Elvis biopic role came to be — but fans have noticed some subtle differences in the tales.

By At long last, are here—and to no one’s surprise, topping the list for best actor is Austin Butler for his role as the titular character of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Butler has been a serious awards contender ever since Elvis first debuted back in June, and his transformation into the real-life rock star is exactly the kind of performance the Academy likes to recognize. earlier this month, Butler explains that it was a friend (emphasis my own) who got the bug in his brain that he should play Elvis after hearing him sing a Christmas song by the legendary artist.

, it's between 2011 and 2020. And luckily, she has just weighed in.Since starring in the Elvis biopic, Butler seems to have decided he just sounds like Elvis Presley now, a move that falls somewhere between getting stuck talking in a silly voice and .

Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.Butler, 31, has been roasted ever since he spoke in a thick Memphis drawl just like Elvis Presley when accepting his Golden Globe award, despite the fact he is originally from Anaheim, California.Hudgens – who was first linked to Butler back in September 2011 – commented on a post about whether his accent was ‘genuine’ that joked: ‘He went to the Lady Gaga school of Oscar campaign acting.’ Roast: Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic Ex-flames: Vanessa and Austin were in a long-term relationship from 2011-2020 Fans were quick to notice that 34-year-old Hudgens replied underneath that she was ‘crying,’ perceived as crying with laughter at the jibe.The post came from social media influencer Ryan Scott, who boats nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram.The joke is a reference to the over-the-top lengths that Lady Gaga went when campaigning for an Oscar nomination for her role in House of Gucci, which did not fare well for the pop singer. His caption calls back to the way the A Star is Born actress was notoriously mocked for her subpar Italian accent while portraying Patrizia Reggiani.At the time, a dialect coach who worked on the film with her costar Salma Hayek noted that the New York-raised Gaga's accent sounded 'more Russian.'And much like Butler, Gaga — real name Stefani Germanotta — insisted in a British Vogue profile that she 'lived as [Reggiani] for a year and a half.

Vanessa Hudgens is making it clear how she feels about her ex Austin Butler‘s accent change!

Totally in character! Vanessa Hudgens couldn’t help but take a playful swipe at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler while chiming in on the debate surrounding his Elvis voice.

Not an act. Austin Butler’s voice coach Irene Bartlett addressed how the actor’s voice changed since playing the iconic Elvis Presley.

Their closest confidantes. The Presley family has leaned on their famous friends — publicly and in private — while dealing with difficult times.

Three days after Lisa Marie Presley died after going into cardiac arrest, Austin Butler appeared at the Critics’ Choice Awards, where he is nominated for his portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.

Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards.The 31-year-old Butler - who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biopic - was joined by his 60-year-old director.Butler is up for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards while Luhrmann is up for Best Director and Elvis is up for Best Picture. Reunited: Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley , Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice AwardsButler stepped out with a black dress shirt with several buttons unbuttoned, under a black suit coat.A thin gold necklace can be seen dangling from his neck as he stepped out at the event, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.  He completed his look with matching black pants and shiny black dress shoes for the annual event.

Austin Butler, 31, who played Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s recent biopic, has broken his silence over the death of the King of Rock and Roll’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.The Hollywood actor said his “heart shattered” after hearing the tragic news that the singer-songwriter had died aged 54.The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest two days ago.Austin paid tribute to the late star yesterday in a moving statement to the US media. "My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie," he said."I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared.

Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.'My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,' the actor said in a statement to E! News on Friday, January 13 - one day after her death.  'I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered,' he said. Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla, died on Thursday, January 12 from cardiac arrest at age 54.    Touching tribute: Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.