December 21st 2023.
Zac Efron had his fans worried when he appeared on The Today Show in the US this week, wearing sunglasses throughout the interview in a well-lit room.
The High School Musical star, 36, left viewers wondering why he had kept his shades on indoors, prompting a wave of comments on social media with one Twitter user concerned he 'wasn't well'.
But it turns out there was a good reason. Zac revealed he has 'a bit of an eye infection' but still wanted to appear on the show to promote his new movie, The Iron Claw, alongside co-star Jeremy Allen White.
“I just have a bit of an eye infection,” he said. “But I really wanted to be here. It’s such a good movie, and I want to come see you guys and tell everyone about it.”
Zac revealed he felt a bit awkward wearing sunglasses indoors, but he was determined to make the interview happen. He plays the role of professional wrestler Kevin Von Erich in the highly-anticipated new film, which tells the story of the Von Erich brothers who made wrestling history in the 1980s amidst a series of tragedies.
This isn't the first time Zac has had to deal with comments about his looks. In 2022, he explained he had shattered his jaw in a horrifying accident after slipping and smashing his face into a granite fountain. The A-lister has also revealed that the hit knocked him out and when he woke up his chin bone was 'hanging off his face'.
Speaking to Men’s Health magazine, he shared: 'The masseters [muscles in his jaw] just grew. They just got really, really big.' Zac said he didn't realize people had been presuming he'd had plastic surgery until his mum called and asked if he had gone under the knife.
The actor is currently being awarded a Hollywood Walk of Fame star ahead of the release of his new film. During his speech at the ceremony, he talked about his friendship with the late Matthew Perry, who he starred alongside in 17 Again.
“Collaborating with him… it was so much fun and it really did propel me and motivate me in so many ways. It really pushed me into the next chapter of my career, for that, thank you so much Matthew. Thinking about you a lot today,” he said, describing him as ‘kind and generous.’
Zac Efron is always pushing himself to new heights and is making his mark on the entertainment industry. We can't wait to see what comes next for the High School Musical star.
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