Following a recent swimming pool mishap, Zac Efron’s participation at the Venice Film Festival generated a lot of online discussion.
The actor’s significantly altered look left fans curious as to what could have caused it.
The 36-year-old former teen sensation looked confident and stylish as he attended the esteemed amfAR Gala Venezia in Italy over the weekend. But even with his stylish attire, a lot of people were more drawn to the actor’s changed appearance than his attire.
Online users were quick to share photos from the gala, which included Efron giggling and chatting with celebrities including Swizz Beatz, Richard Gere, and Mohammed Al Turki.
Popular Italian influencer Jessica Matarrelli, who later posted the adorable picture on social media with the caption, “Zac Efron, ladies and gentlemen ✨,” even posed for a picture with him.
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Additionally, Matarrelli shared a little video of her little interaction with Efron during the event. She made a lighthearted comparison between her time in high school and her experience at the gala in the film, captioning the footage with the phrases, “Boys at school never look at me,” and “But Zac Efron did,” when the two were shown chatting.
Despite the humorous exchanges, fans expressed their displeasure with Efron’s evolving look on social media.
One Instagram user said, “What’s wrong with his face? 😮 He used to be handsome.”
“Not the kid we know and love,” and “With a whole new face once again,” were two more comments that reflected the same feelings.
“He totally ruined his image,” said one witness, and “What did this child do to his face?” asked another.
Many people conjectured that Efron might have had cosmetic surgery. “You were flawless in your current state! One admirer yelled, “Stop the surgeries!” while another said, “So much surgery.”
Some users suggested that the celebrity might be dealing with personal issues, saying things like, “The guy is clearly going through something 🤷♂️.”
Some, however, stood up for him, with one fan swooning and saying, “Forever crush ❤️.”
Reports of Efron’s recent accident in Ibiza seemed to corroborate the remarks that he was “going through something.” Efron was admitted to the hospital just last month following an accident in a swimming pool while on vacation in Spain.
The actor reportedly dove into the pool and struck his chest on the floor, swallowing water in the process. He was swiftly removed from his villa by security, and as a precaution, he was brought to the hospital. Even though he was momentarily stunned, Efron bounced back fast. The following day, he resumed his exercises, and that same weekend, he even had a peaceful supper. He was back in the US by Monday.
Efron fuelled rumors about his appearance when he was seen at the Miami airport shortly after his vacation to Ibiza, wearing sunglasses and a black cloth over his face. One of his first public appearances since the pool catastrophe was at the Venice Film Festival.
Questions have been raised about Efron’s appearance before. After viewing his love comedy A Family Affair on Netflix in 2024, some fans had concerns. Many others thought the actor’s facial features had changed because of how much his jaw grew throughout the movie.
Even while Efron is still a well-liked celebrity in Hollywood, his evolving appearance continues to provoke discussion among both the public and the media. How do you feel?
