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Austin Butler finally reveals why he called ex Vanessa Hudgens a 'friend' in THAT viral interview as apologetic Elvis star says: 'I learned a lesson'


Austin Butler has finally revealed why he referred to his ex Vanessa Hudgens as a 'friend' in a past interview while discussing how he landed the role of Elvis.

After sparking outrage on social media for seemingly downplaying their nine-year relationship, which ended in 2020, the Dune: Part Two star, 32, explained his decision not to call the High School Musical actress, 35, by name actually came from a place of love. After sparking outrage online for seemingly downplaying their past relationship, the Dune: Part Two star, 32, explained his decision not to call the High School Musical actress, 35, by name actually came from a place of love Last year, the Golden Globe winner was slammed for referring to his former partner as just a pal while speaking about his journey to portraying the late King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic, Elvis.

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