Vanessa Hudgens gets rave Twitter reviews from stars

It would be understandable if Vanessa Hudgens had given a distracted, lackluster performance while dealing with the intense emotions that come with losing a parent. However, her take on Grease's Rizzo garnered rave reviews.

Anna Kendrick, Demi Lovato and High School Musical cast members sent compliments her way

Jillian Bell CBC News Posted: Feb 01, 2016 11:49 AM EST | Last Updated: February 1, 2016

Actress Vanessa Hudgens performed in Fox's Grease: Live Sunday, just one day after losing her father. (Alberto E. RodriguezGetty Images)

When actress Vanessa Hudgens performed in Fox's TV musical Grease: Live Sunday night, it had been just a day since her father died of cancer.

I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer. Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers.
—@VanessaHudgens

It would be understandable if she had given a distracted, lackluster performance while dealing with the intense emotions that come with losing a parent.

However, her take on Grease's Rizzo garnered rave reviews.

Celebrities like Anna Kendrick and Demi Lovato took to Twitter to compliment the starlet.

Everyone was incredible tonight. Well done @juliannehough @VanessaHudgens @AaronTveit the whole cast and the CREW! #GreaseLive
—@AnnaKendrick47

My dear @VanessaHudgens, you were absolutely perfect on @GoGrease.. Your strength is inspiring. What a smile your father must have.
—@WValderrama

Imagine if you had a day like @VanessaHudgens & performed like that. Wow.What a strong woman.My new hero#GreaseLive pic.twitter.com/ZSyprJ5hnY
—@MarioLopezExtra

My prayers are with @VanessaHudgens today.. You are one strong, and admirable woman. #GreaseLive
—@ddlovato

Hudgens' Spring Breakers costar Ashley Benson tweeted that she was proud.

That was so fun!!! @GoGrease I'm so proud of you @VanessaHudgens you were incredible
—@AshBenzo

Boyfriend Austin Butler and sister Stella Hudgens also lent their support.

WOW @VanessaHudgens singing 'Worst Things' had me in tears. Just brilliant #GreaseLive
—@austinbutler

TEARS. everywhere. @VanessaHudgens you are just unbelievable. #GreaseLive
—@stellahudgens

A few of Hudgens' High School Musical co-stars sent some Twitter love her way.

@VanessaHudgens Couldn't be more proud of and in awe of you! What you channeled tonight was magical! Your father is watching and smiling
—@corbinbleu

I wouldn't expect anything less @VanessaHudgens is killing it! So proud of my girl #GreaseLive
—@ashleytisdale

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