A Twitter storm (OK maybe not a ‘storm’ per say, but a momentary downpour) ignited on Friday over a very important question: Did Zac Efron get facial fillers?
By “very important,” we of course mean “entirely unimportant.” In fact, the reaction to the possibility of the 33-year-old actor getting fillers says a lot more about how we judge people’s appearances than whether or not he got them.
After appearing on Bill Nye’s Earth Day Musical Facebook special on Thursday, April 22, fans noticed he looked a little bit different. Before long, a photo started circulating and boy, did people have thoughts.
“What in hell did Zac Efron do to his jaw,” one Twitter user asked, while another asked: “Is Zac Efron planning to be casted as Shrek in a live action.”
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And many clearly disapproved. “Why did zac efron ger [sic] jaw filler why,” another user asked.
Why did zac efron ger jaw filler why pic.twitter.com/J5ST3USLo3
— Exilir (@Zeydeth) April 24, 2021
Then came jokes, more jokes, and yet more jokes.
We’re not going to tumble down that rabbit hole here, but the internet is as mean as ever.
But plenty of fans showed concern or stuck up for Efron, arguing he can do whatever he wants with his appearance and there’s really nothing to judge.
“Y’all I can’t stop thinking about Zac Efron. If he really had additional work done I hope he is ok, and not experiencing some form of body dysmorphia since his accident in 2013,” one commenter wrote.
Y’all I can’t stop thinking about Zac Efron. If he really had additional work done I hope he is ok, and not experiencing some form of body dysmorphia since his accident in 2013.
Fellow gays ? – I need y’all to tone it down with the snarky comments and “jokes.”
— Gerald Joseph, MSW, ACM, CTP (@gerald_joseph90) April 24, 2021
“Fellow gays,” they added, “I need y’all to tone it down with the snarky comments and ‘jokes.'”
“Maybe people should stop saying shit about Zac Efron’s looks?” wrote another. “After he spoke about having an eating disorder? And the pressure of Hollywood?”
“Also, I’m gay and I still think Zac Efron is hot. Just saying.”
Maybe people should stop saying shit about Zac Efron's looks? After he spoke about having an eating disorder? And the pressure of Hollywood?
Also, I'm gay and I still think Zac Efron is hot ?????? Just saying
— Dani ?? (@DaniJaneCox) April 23, 2021
And another Twitter user had perhaps the most accurate observation: “It must be a slow day on gay twitter if they’re analyzing Zac Efron’s face.”
It must be a slow day on gay twitter if they’re analyzing Zac Efron’s face. pic.twitter.com/02bVyT67Ho
— juelz (@jr0dxx) April 23, 2021
Chrisk
I’m sorry but I was too busy looking at his bulging biceps to care about such a trivial thing.
ShiningSex
just read your response again….trivial? if the face is a mess, can’t get passed it no matter how nice of a body.
Donston
This wasn’t a “gay” thing. Plenty of folks were talking about this and joking. It does look like he perhaps had some fillers put in his jawline and chin. Thankfully, those fade with time. But I’m not here to shame anyone for what they do to their bodies.
Zac is an interesting “case”. He’s one of a few who was able to transition from pretty boy teenage star to grown and sexy movie star. But he seems to be bogged down by masculine and body insecurities, mental health issues, past drugs dependence and maybe some issues with sexuality, fluidity, where he is in the overall orientation spectrum. It’s unfortunate, because he still hasn’t been shady, manipulative, an attention whore or a clout-chaser like many.
Cam
Or maybe since he isn’t doing a movie like Baywatch he actually gained a few pounds.
Manrico Jimenez
He still looks like something a gay guy would create in a lab, as Seth Rogen said in ‘Neighbors’. And I mean that as a compliment.
BaltoSteve
His ears and nose look a larger as well. I remember reading HGH can cause the jaw to thicken and increase ear and nose size. From when Sly Stallone was arrested with it in his baggage overseas, so it’s been a hot minute.
Fahd
He was delightful in the HS musical movies, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Can’t capture lightning in a bottle. From now, I wish he’d focus on alternatives like producing and directing – that would spare him the close scrutiny of his appearance by so many — non-gay and gay fans included — who spend their days in front of their computers.
ShiningSex
Only two excuses for liking HS musical.
1. under the age of 14.
2. gay with HORRIBLE taste.
Fahd
Sorry for whatever happened to you that you cannot appreciate HS musical. But, in any case, de gustibus non est disputandum
overlarry
Harrumph! Maybe he’s just got an infected molar on that side…? Whatever…. Any photo of Zac makes a crappy day better for me!
tjack47
Yawn
ShiningSex
HE’S UGLY AND DOES HORRIBLE FILMS. SO WHAT? NEXT!
Leash
Do you only come here to let some steam off? Every time I see you post here you seem so angry. It makes me think that you are unhappy with yourself or the situation you’re in.
ScottOnEarth
It’s amazing how pathetic, small and petty these Twitter idiots are. There’s nothing wrong with his face and he’s as gorgeous as ever. If anyone made any kind of comment about them, they would cry “bullying” and “stop shaming.” Yet, they feel as entitled as ever to mock someone publicly. Nothing but a bunch of complete losers.
DennisMpls
The internet has WAY too much time on its hands. As does David Grant.
Dymension
Yawn. He’s always had a killer jawline. This is plain and simply gravity. While the bones are the same, the flesh around it are dropping giving him a more “severe” look.
james7
Zack did a great series for Netflix called DOWN TO EARTH, where he travels the globe looking at the ways other countries do things right that America does wrong. In addition to looking great in that series, he comes across as a real, down to earth guy you’d (I’d) like to split a pizza with.
MaineBuilt
James7 I totally agree with your comment-that certainly is a great series. He definitely comes across as very friendly, personable, engaging and “down to earth”. That series also showcases his transformation from young hunk to maturing daddy hunk.
averageguy40
He looks great to me. Anyone that doesn’t like him is one less person I have to compete against. I think he is beautiful.
darkanser
At first, I was wondering what all the talk was about — that is, until I saw the twitter photo. Truthfully, I don’t know if I would have immediately recognized him. However, he looks fine. There are many people who seem to think looks are supposed to be frozen. You’d think one’s appearance isn’t suppose to evolve over time. I could only imagine the pressure in Hollywood.
mailliw110
Sorry…I have a life.
TomG
It’s Zac’s face and he can do anything he likes to it, even if some people do not like the results.