Disney's High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens is embarrassed over her nude photo .

In a statement released Friday, Hudgens, 18, says: "I want to apologize to my fans, whose support and trust means the world to me. I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos. I am thankful for the support of my family and friends."

On Thursday, the nude picture of Vanessa Hudgens surfaced on NINJA DUDE. The same day her rep issued a statement saying the photo "was taken privately. It is a personal matter and it is unfortunate that this has become public." Then on Friday, more candid photos of Hudgens began surfacing, US weekly reports.