Los Angeles, Sep 10 (IANS): Actress Vanessa Hudgens has multiple things on her mind for the future. It includes an Oscar award and kids.

The 24-year-old, who will appear on the cover of the October issue of fashion magazine Marie Claire, has opened up about her future hopes and dreams, her early struggles in Hollywood and living her life in the public eye, reports eonline.com.

"A vintage Mustang, kids, and an Oscar," said the "Sucker Punch" star in response to a question about her dreams.

Hudgens also said that she is comfortable with what she is doing now and doesn't care if others don't like it.

"I am so comfortable with myself-honing in on what I love and what makes me powerful. Things I've been doing lately, I'm super-proud of. So I don't really care if someone doesn't like it, because I love it," she said.

The former "High School Musical" star has also opened up about finding happiness in the cut-throat Hollywood world.

"You have a choice whether you want to be happy or not. I choose to be happy. And it's been working out pretty well," she says, adding: "A sense of knowing I'm part of something bigger than myself has allowed me to enjoy life more. And not worry about the little things. Like paparazzi."