Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens officially broke up on December 13, 2010. They had been dating for over four years before calling it quits. Their breakup was confirmed several months after their last public appearance together in August 2010. Although the exact reason for their breakup was not publicly disclosed, it was mentioned that they remained 100 percent good friends after the split. Vanessa has noted in interviews that long-distance challenges contributed to their separation, as they had difficulty maintaining their relationship without face-to-face time.