Actress Vanessa Hudgens says her boyfriend Austin Butler is the "love of her life".

The 25-year-old declared her feelings for the "Carrie Dairies" star in a message she posted to her Tumblr page, in which she also wished him a happy belated birthday, which was on Aug 17, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "Yesterday was the love of my life's birthday. Happy birthday to the man with the kindest heart, beautiful soul, crazy talent and best looks I've ever seen."

She added: "He never stops inspiring me in every aspect of life and always lifts those around him up higher. I thank god so greatly for blessing the world 23 years ago by creating Austin Butler."

The two have been dating since 2012.