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One of his most recent ventures was his Netflix travel documentary 'Down to Earth,' which was released in July 2020.
He began to pursue the arts through singing and piano lesson from a very young age, and always had a natural interest in musicals.
However, starting with 'High School Musical 2' it was all Zac! The second movie broke records as one of the most watched events on cable TV ever when it was released on Disney Channel.
By the age of 21, Efron made it onto the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, which ranks celebrities by fame and wealth.
Since the first 'High School Musical' movie came out, Efron began a highly publicized relationship with his co-star, Vanessa Hudgens.
It's always great for publicity when an on-screen couple become an off-screen item. Some speculated that it was faked as a PR stunt, but it seems that the couple did date for around four years before breaking up in 2010.
He starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Matthew McConaughey in the movie 'The Paperboy.' His films during this period received mixed reviews from critics.
From 2010 onwards, Efron started to branch out and played roles in more serious films like 'Charlie St. Cloud.'
From this point onwards, Efron started to transition into more of a sexy Channing Tatum-type rather than a teen heartthrob. He was cast in 'bro' roles, like the fraternity president in the movie 'Neighbors.'
Efron surprised fans in 2019 with a chilling portrayal of serial killer Ted Bundy in the movie 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.'
Later that year he got the chance to show off his musical talents again when he landed a role in 'The Greatest Showman.'
His role in the 'Baywatch' revival in 2017 very much solidified this image!
The documentary reveals Efron's interest in the environment. The pair travel the world raising awareness of more sustainable and healthy lifestyles.
Though the intentions of the show are clearly good, some of the pseudoscience touted by Olien was called into question. However, it was nice to see a new side to Efron, the sensitive, lovable bro.
The series follows Efron and his long-time friend and health guru Darin Olien. Olien considers himself a wellness expert, particularly interested in superfoods and sustainability.
Since his breakup with Vanessa Hudgens in 2010, Efron has had a couple of other long-term relationships. He dated vintage fashion designer Sami Miro for two years starting in 2014.
He also dated British actress Lily Collins for around two years. The pair starred in 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile' together.
In 2013, Efron checked into rehab due to issues with drugs and alcohol. He's been open about his experiences with addiction, and the pressure of being a young person dealing with fame and Hollywood life.
After leaving rehab, he said he was seeing a therapist and was "in the best place [he's] ever been."
More recently, he's proven that his fangirls' dreams of meeting him and living happily ever after aren't that impossible! Efron was involved with Vanessa Valladares, an aspiring model he met while she was waitressing at a café in Australia. They dated for just under a year.
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Zac Efron is quite an enigma. He transitioned from a teen idol in one of the cheesiest movies of all time to a lovable bro that worked his way into our hearts. Despite his ridiculously fine physique and his frat boy roles, he's never come off as arrogant or sleazy. He's an all-around likeable fellow, and he's pretty much been killing it lately!
Let's take a look back at his life and career so far. Click through the gallery to get started.
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Zac Efron is quite an enigma. He transitioned from a teen idol in one of the cheesiest movies of all time to a lovable bro that worked his way into our hearts. Despite his ridiculously fine physique and his frat boy roles, he's never come off as arrogant or sleazy. He's an all-around likeable fellow, and he's pretty much been killing it lately!
Let's take a look back at his life and career so far. Click through the gallery to get started.