Austin Butler CONFIRMS ex Vanessa Hudgens was 'friend' who predicted Elvis role

Austin Butler CONFIRMS ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens was 'friend' who predicted Elvis role and says he 'owes her' for 'believing' in him Austin Butler is crediting ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for manifesting his career-defining Elvis Presley portrayal... before Baz Luhrmann's biopic was even announced. The actor, 31 - who is up for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for playing 'The King' - originally told THR it was a 'friend' who had encouraged him to pursue the role. Butler received backlash …