December 2006: Nick and Vanessa Make Their Relationship Public
Vanessa and Nick made their relationship officially official when the two kissed during MTV's live New Year's Eve party in Times Square just as the clock struck midnight. People reported that the couple had actually been dating for eight months prior to their onscreen kiss but kept their relationship private. At the time, Nick said, "Vanessa always looks gorgeous," while Vanessa told People, "Everyone that is important in my life is here. I literally choked up. I'm just so happy."