Are Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens Secretly Dating Again?

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There are rumors of a possible rekindled romance between actors Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens.

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The speculation started after fans noticed that the two actors had been liking each other's Instagram posts.

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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens first met on the set of the Disney movie "High School Musical" in 2005.

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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens dated for several years before breaking up in 2010.

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Both actors were recently seen at the same events in LA and that Vanessa has reportedly split from Austin Butler.

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Zac Efron has previously talked about his admiration for Vanessa, calling her a "real sweetheart."

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Social media users who are excited about the possibility of the two actors getting back together.

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While the two actors have been in touch over the years, they are currently just friends.

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Neither Zac nor Vanessa has publicly commented on the rumors of a reconciliation.

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Since their breakup Zac has become a successful actor in Hollywood and Vanessa is focusing on her music career.

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