A photograph said to depict a nude Vanessa Hudgens has been circulating the internet today, with many wondering about its authenticity. Usmagazine.com can now confirm: the pic is real.

The Disney sweetheart’s rep tells Us, “This was a photo which was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public.”

The 18-year-old singer/actress recently finished promoting the sequel to the smash TV musical hit, High School Musical. She and boyfriend Zac Efron are in negotiations to star in a third installment of the series, which has broken basic cable ratings records.