Zac Efron recently sat down with Sean Evans, host of TruTv’s Hot Ones, a game show where celebrities are interviewed while shoveling progressively spicier chicken into their mouths.
During the interview, Efron talked about his ripped Baywatch body and how he never wants to be that fit again.
“That was actually a really important time to do Baywatch because I realized that when I was done with that movie, I don’t ever want to be in that good of shape again,” Efron told Evans.
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The 32-year-old continued, “It was so hard. You’re working with almost no wiggle room, right? You’ve got things like water under your skin that you’re worrying about, making your six-pack into a four-pack. Sh*t like that… It’s just stupid.”
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Looking back, Efron said he was grateful for the experience and he’s proud of himself for being able to do it, but it would take a lot to get him to ever do it again.
“I’m happy that it worked, I’m happy that it got me through it,” he says. “I may do it again if it was something worthwhile but we’ll wait till it gets to that. I’m good. Take care of your heart, take care of your brain, and you’re good.”
Zac Efron talked about how his Baywatch body was overrated and he never wants to be that ripped again. An unlikely advocate for round Kings, but we appreciate his voice
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This isn’t the first time Efron has talked about having the picture perfect beach bod. Last year, he told Ellen he didn’t want men to look at him in that movie and think having that sort of body was realistic.
“For guys, that’s unrealistic, I’m telling you,” he said. “I got very big and buff for that movie, but I don’t want people to think that’s the best way to be. Like, be your size. Like, I don’t want to glamorize this.”
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ingyaom
His bro is so much cuter.
darrell66
I get it. To be that shredded and that ripped it takes a lot of hard work. But let’s be honest Zac Efron’s biggest selling point is his body. Without it, it’s highly doubtful he would have a film career at all. IMO.
salumbre
Well, there’s also his face.
ptb2010
I thought that until I saw him play Ted Bundy. The guy can act. For some reason he and his agent keep putting him in dumb so called comedies in which he has to behave like he’s brain dead. I think he’s actual quite a clever guy and needs to get out of the Elvis Presley bad movie choices arc he’s been in for some time. He must be worth enough now to be able to take more chances. Hope he does so. As I said his Ted Bundy was stunning!
Doug
His face looks swollen in this video, he looks different.
The_Roxxtar
That’s not necessarily true. He rose to fame with High School Musical and has done several musicals since (HSM sequels, Hairspray, The Greatest Showman, etc.)
Vince
Yeah, getting yourself into shape for a stupid movie that payed you millions. I’m sure most would love that opportunity to be stupid. Head slap.
Joshooeerr
I’m sure he was paid better than your average actor. But millions? No way. People have very inflated ideas of what actors get paid. If you’re not Tom Cruise you’re not getting millions and you’re not getting a % of the box office. And even if you’re fee is six figures, a good slice of that goes to an agent and a manager.
Donston
I don’t think he’s whining about having to work out. I think he may be alluding to being that body conscious, that obsessed with getting buff just wasn’t good for him psychologically.
Efron generally gives me damaged/fragile vibes. That industry seems to have done a bit of a number on him in a multitude of ways. It’s not as apparent as with other former child stars. But it’s still detectable.
Black Pegasus
I can appreciate Zac’s honestly on body image and health. And he’s right. That body he had in Baywatch is unrealistic for most people.
sonic_source
A multi-million dollar payday would be incentive enough for most of us to get into that kind of shape. But to do all that work for FREE?!?! I think I’d rather stick to my “dad bod.”
Chrisk
Yep. There’s absolutely nothing impressive about that. He’s was still in his twenties and already in good shape. He had a first class team of work out instructors and nutritional experts. Not to mention it’s your effing job to get fit for that multi million dollar payout at the end. Give me a middle aged guy who works say a 9 to 5 and get him in that kind of shape. Then I’ll be impressed.
Now his boyish pretty boy look is long gone like his teen fans and so are the roles for that. Thus the “I’m too good for that” bitching. Now he’s got to do his Johnny Depp routine.
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Refreshing to see a celeb actually being honest about just how much dedication it takes to achieve a physique like that. Far too many ripped guys attempt to convey achieving such a low BMI is no big deal….
I am a Personal Trainer and I meet with prospective clients and when they point out a body like that in a few months as their goal, I advise unless they plan on putting me on a 24/7 retainer, they are going have to be a bit more realistic in their expectations…
Donston
Can I put you on a retainer? For a work out of sorts?
Some of you guys really need to stop the automatic bitchy mode. It’s not like he’s asking people to feel sorry for him for having to work out. Like, chill.
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Seriously, WTF are you talking about????
I actually commended him for being upfront and honest. And I related how I am honest with potential clients as to not set unrealistic and unattainable goals simply to secure a client.
before you get begin sniping you need to read what someone posts and make an attempt to understand the words before you…..
frapachino
If your real life attitude is anything like your online miserable judgmental self righteous snarky attitude I’m guessing you don’t have many clients!
Donston
Dude, the first part was awkward, sarcastic flirting. The second part was me agreeing with you.
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frapachino: Rex, or any other of your multiple screen names. I usually choose to ignore your vapid ignorant useless comments. You are a repugnant reprehensible
pathetic noxious troll
Your life is so shallow and empty that you get joy out of sniping at a complete strangers? it’s obvious you have a lot of time on your useless hands do some good for the world volunteer somewhere, deliver for meals on wheels (as I do) or something.
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Donston: My bad, unfortunately it’s so rare lately to see positive comments here…
Chrisk
@frapachino
“online miserable judgmental self righteous snarky attitude”
Pot meet your kettle. Girl we’ve seen your comments and I’ve never seen anything but. Lol
Daggerman
..Zac Efron is an ACTOR so his body is probably better than 80% of males on this planet he knows what ever roll he plays he must transform his body at any time to become that man! Is there a way they can stop being ridiculously petty???
krandall
OK, Z. Yeah it was one of those “perfect” bodies and you “looked” great (on the outside) but paid a price for it. And you said you’d never do it again. But you also say, “I may do it again if it was something worthwhile but we’ll wait till it gets to that. . . .”
So let me say with affection what I’ve said to many of my West Hollywood buddies, based on observation, and my own painful experience: There is a universe of difference between getting ripped at 29 and getting ripped–or even losing 5 pounds–at 33 or whatever age you might be when “something worthwhile” comes along. If it takes you off your current path of realizing your true self, then pass it by. Please.
You have begun a lifelong, fundamental change in your “inner world” with meditation and hopefully a spiritual practice, which is what meditation is really about. (Have you ever seen a sannyasin or a Hindu monk? Not exactly a model for Men’s Fitness magazine.) Go with what you’re doing and let the “gross” or material world go its own way. You were extremely lucky to have experienced the delights of the flesh and the beauty of the honed male physique that this culture/society worships. Now concentrate on what is important in the end: the inner world, the Self. Maybe you can lead others to reflect on their “false self” by presenting yourself as an example of how not to be attached to the physical world. If everyone did that, what a wonderful world it would be. Congratulations on starting the journey. I pray that you will finish it in full Self Realization.
brandlover
Hey Zac! Just bend over and spread ’em!
justgeo
Face not aging so well he looks way old.
lord.krath
I love all of the comments chastising Zac for choices he clearly laments. They are his choices to lament. I’m glad he and other celebrities share their thoughts and opinions. It is hard to remember that celebrities for all of their wealth and influence are still humans. Sure, many are hot AF, but that doesn’t mean they abdicate their world views.
averageguy40
I think he is cute, a pretty good actor and has a nice bod however he looks.
bonbon
He looks like a ken doll.
CityguyUSA
And yet it appears photoshopped! I don’t think he’ll have to worry.
rickyboi7
Yea he was hotter less ripped!
Alex_S
As far as I remember, one of the gossip sites wrote back then that he was basically on roids and clenbuterol. That stuff is illegal, I’d be ashamed too.
Josh447
If you look at him the roids makes sense. He looked puffy especially in the face. I kept wondering why his face looked so different, roids at least on him, made him kook like a different person, and not in a good way.
batesmotel
He’s deeper than the superficial by his statements. I would think that people would know when he looked like that in the film that he was also working with a very expensive trainer.
winemaker
Gorgeous guy but deficient upstairs. Like who wouldn’t want to look as good as he does now? it takes a lot of work and constant vigilance.
J W G
I totally understand what Mr. Efron means although I have to say he was stunning. When I was much younger than I am today I worked out for that six pack and almost no body fat. You become a slave to this. You starve yourself. You freak out if you miss one day at the gym. It consumes your whole life. It’s not natural. But I’ll let you in on a secret. If you want a really nice belly and rest of a body, if you live near the ocean, take up surfing. Seriously.
Cam
I thought the weird thing about it was, in that movie and in one other they seem to have spray tanned him to look red or orange.
As for him now being over 30 and not having any public girlfriends, one interesting thing was, they claimed he was dating the Actress Michelle Rodriguez in 2014. Rodriguez has since come out of the closet.
So……
innocentgay
I like him; I want to both be him and be with him.
However.
He doesn’t want to glamorize extreme fitness but he’s ok with glamorizing a serial killer? Interesting.
butchqueen
I would devour him.