Bretman Rock has never been one to sugarcoat his truth—and his latest story is no exception.
The social media star and beauty mogul is making headlines after naming Vanessa Hudgens as his “most disappointing encounter” with a celebrity. The revelation came during an episode of the Sweet or Savory podcast, where Bretman revisited a tense interaction with the actress that took place several years ago at Coachella.
According to Bretman, the encounter happened while he was attending the festival as an invited artist and influencer, picking up credentials at the Sugar Bear Hair house—a hotspot known for hosting celebrities, influencers, and brand partners during the festival weekend.
Bretman explained that he was already friendly with the brand’s CEO, which is why he approached the area in the first place. However, things quickly took an awkward turn when Vanessa Hudgens—who was also there—appeared to misinterpret his intentions.
“I don’t like her like literally,” Bretman said bluntly on the podcast.
“I met her at Coachella. We had to go to the Sugar Bear house to get our tickets to go to Coachella and she was there and she was talking to the CEO of Sugar Bear Hair and I was friends with the Sugar Bear Hair CEO,” he recalled.
According to Bretman, as he moved closer to greet the CEO, Vanessa seemingly assumed he was approaching her instead. What followed, he says, felt dismissive—and unnecessary.
“She literally looks at me and tries to hide. I’m like, first of all, I’m not saying hi to you. I was always team Sharpay (referring to High School Musical). Second of all, you’re not even Mexican, you’re m**herf**king not. Third of all, b**ch, I’m not a fan. She had a second person there. I think it was her assistant because I just don’t know who she was,” he shared.
Bretman went on to allege that Vanessa physically positioned someone—whom he believes was her assistant—between them as a way to shield herself as he approached.
“She grabs her hand and makes her stand in front of her to make her like block her. Because at that point, I was walking towards them to say hi to the CEO of Sugar Bear and that’s why we’re here,” he narrated.
The moment stuck with Bretman, not just because of the perceived slight, but because of what it represented. He emphasized that both he and Vanessa were invited guests—artists participating in the same space under the same terms.
“You know how she’s been like the Coachella queen–– whatever that means. I just still don’t give a f**k. I still don’t give a f**k, I was not f**king saying hi to you Vanessa. There’s no reason for you to be hiding or having to have your assistant hide you because the only ones here are the ones invited,” he expressed.
“Girl, we have the same rate. It’s not like you’re getting an artist pass and I’m getting a general one. I know time and place, you’re not above, I’m not under you,” he continued.
Bretman closed his story on a deeply personal note, touching on cultural identity and representation within the entertainment industry.
“I’m [a] Filipino b**ch you can’t even like your own people,” he ended.
