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Ashley Tisdale Explains Why Sharpay Evans Wasn't the ‘Popular Girl' in 'High School Musical' (Exclusive)
Ashley Tisdale, 39, told PEOPLE that she doesn't think her High School Musical character Sharpay Evans was the 'popular girl' The actress said that playing Sharpay as though she thought she was popular is what helped make the character 'so funny' 'What's so funny is that she's not the popular girl. She's the drama queen,' she explained of SharpayAshley Tisdale is spilling the tea on what she thinks made her High School Musical character so iconic. Tisdale, 39, who played musical theater queen bee Sharpay Evans in the hit Disney franchise, recently caught up with PEOPLE and she exclusively shared what she thought was 'so funny' about the role. 'When I played the character of Sharpay — I think it was probably what made her so funny — was that I truly thought [Sharpay] was the popular girl in school. I thought Sharpay was popular, and I played it like she was popular,' Tisdale recalls. 'And [director] Kenny Ortega enhanced that. He really made me feel like I was popular. But what's so funny is that she's not the popular girl. She's the drama queen. And my husband's like, 'That's what's so funny about how you played it. You really thought you were popular,' ' she continues. The actress also shared how it feels 'so cool' to see the character find new life on social media and in meme culture. 'Sharpay is — I swear she's mother to everybody — because it's like she just keeps coming back on these memes and people keep talking and doing the songs,' she says. 'And I'm just like, I mean, out of everyone in High School Musical, my character is the most iconic. It's so cool.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tisdale — who also voices Candace Flynn in the hit animated series Phineas and Ferb — went on to say how lucky she feels to have been a part of multiple franchises that have reached cult status. 'I mean, it's so cool … It's really awesome to be a part of these projects that have really been so prevalent in pop culture and to play these characters," she adds. "It's just, you're like, 'Dang, man.' I can't believe out of everything that I auditioned for [...] I got this animation [series] that has lasted this long. Or I was always trying to get a Disney movie, and never got the movie. And then, I got High School Musical. " 'Out of all the ones, I get that. This is pretty awesome,' she says. High School Musical became one of the most successful Disney Channel Original movies of all time. It generated two popular sequel films, the third of which was released in theaters in 2008 and earned more than $250 million worldwide at the box office, per Variety. High School Musical 3: Senior Year marked the biggest opening weekend for a musical film up until that point (though it was eventually eclipsed by Les Misérables in 2012). Read the original article on People
CNN
03-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
Sip poolside with Stanley's spring-inspired tumblers from its new Oasis collection
If the warmer weather and clear blue skies haven't already excited you for spring, let Stanley's latest collection do the trick. No matter where the season takes you — pool, beach or patio — the Oasis collection makes the perfect sidekick. This water bottle launch decks out bestsellers, like the Stanley Quencher, in striped designs, geometric patterns and pastel colors (some hinted with rose gold accents). Dive into the crème de la crème of the latest drop, ahead. Stanley 40-Ounce The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler in Cornflower Cabana Gloss Obsessed would be an understatement. The titular Quencher H2.0 Flowstate comes in a fresh set of cabana-inspired designs, prints and colors, like this striped variation. If you dread room-temperature water, its vacuum insulation will certainly come in our review Stanley 30-Ounce The Quencher ProTour Flip Straw Tumbler in Terracotta Channel Sharpay Evans to the tune of 'Fabulous' with this all-pink tumbler. It also comes in five other brightly colored hues, like the on-trend Butter Gloss and Cornflower Blue. The flip straw design also makes for a more hygienic sip. Stanley 10-Ounce The Everyday Slim Can Cooler Cup in Butter Sunflower Doubling as a tumbler and a cooler cup, the Everyday Can makes it easy to either leisurely sip or preserve the coldness of your beverage. The cup just got a spring makeover too, with the Oasis collections' flower and stripe prints. Stanley 1.1-Quart Classic Legendary Bottle in Cream Rose Gold Take this rose-gold-accented bottle on long walks and hikes. It has a twist-and-pour stopper for smoother pouring, while the insulated lid also doubles as a cup. I also appreciate its hand strap for one hand drinking. Stanley 16-Ounce Adventure Stacking Beer Pint in Peach Whip Gloss Nix the red plastic cups and mix and match stacking cups in the latest light pink and light yellow designs. Its durable stainless steel design means you can be a bit more careless with them. They stack away neatly for anyone on the go who wants to preserve precious space. Stanley 2-Gallon Adventure Fast Flow Water Jug in Cream Royal Whether you're throwing a rooftop party, joining a recreational league or supplying your kiddos with hydration at soccer games, this water jug has you covered. It comes in the all-new Cream Royal color to slot right in with springtime events. Stanleys are notoriously hard to come by, especially new collections. That's why we're excited to spot this April 1 launch in its infancy so you can grab the latest while it's fully stocked. The Oasis collection brings new life to tumblers and outdoor gear we've tried and loved, so you can rest assured that you're making a practical albeit stylish buy. Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted tech essentials to beauty finds of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
