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In a refreshing moment of maturity, The Walt Disney Co has announced it will be keeping Vanessa Hudgens in her role as the brainy Gabriella its wildly successful "High School Musical" franchise, despite her "lapse in judgment" in posing for r-rated photos that were leaked to the Internet.

"Vanessa has apologized for what was obviously a lapse in judgment," said Disney Channel spokeswoman Patti McTeague. "We hope she's learned a valuable lesson."

Vanessa told her fans she was sorry. "I am embarrassed over this situation and regret having ever taken these photos," she said. "I am thankful for the support of my family and friends."

Disney has been known for generations for its prudish attitude and rigid control of its actresses. Even during the "Bikini Beach Party Movie Era" Disney actresses were only allowed to wear modest one piece bathing suits.

This act of forgiveness on the part of Disney executives is a true step forward, more in the spirit of the rebels who gave birth to the Disney Empire with "Fantasia" in the 30's.

Disney has finally, after a very prolonged adolescence, grown up.