Zac Efron, the star known from “High School Musical,” was celebrated with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 36.
Surrounded by his family and friends, including Jeremy Allen White from “The Iron Claw” and Miles Teller from “That Awkward Moment,” the event took place on Monday on Hollywood Boulevard.
The “High School Musical” team members, such as director Kenny Ortega and producer Bill Borden, were also present to support Efron.
In his speech, Efron expressed deep gratitude to Ortega and Borden, acknowledging their significant role in his early career with “High School Musical.”
He humorously admitted to still singing the movie’s songs in the shower and shouted to the Wildcats, the movie’s beloved team.
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Zac Efron Dedicates Special Thoughts to Matthew Perry: Says You’re on My Mind Today
During the ceremony on Monday, Zac Efron took a moment to remember Matthew Perry, the “Friends” star who passed away unexpectedly in October.
Efron reflected on his time working with Perry on the 2009 film “17 Again,” where he portrayed a younger version of Perry’s character. He shared how Perry’s kindness and generosity greatly impacted him during their collaboration.
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Efron credited both Perry and the film’s director, Burr Steers, for significantly influencing his career’s progression. He expressed his deep gratitude to Perry, noting, “Thinking about you a lot today.”
In a heartfelt tribute, Efron mentioned how Perry had been a mentor to him and expressed his honor at the prospect of playing Perry in a biopic.
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Miles Teller Remarks on Zac Efron’s Walk of Fame Achievement: It is Definitely Deserved and Long Overdue
Miles Teller addressed the audience, stating that Zac Efron’s star on Hollywood Boulevard was long overdue.
The two actors first crossed paths in 2012 on the set of “That Awkward Moment.” Teller humorously remarked that the film wasn’t a major success at the box office.
Moving beyond the jokes, Teller expressed his admiration and friendship for Efron. He praised Efron as “the man, the myth, the legend,” highlighting his significance to their generation as a true superstar.
Teller emphasized Efron’s exceptional qualities, describing him as a “true triple threat” who combines immense talent, a strong work ethic, and remarkable good looks.
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Jeremy Allen White Comments on Zac Efron: “He Needs to Be Reminded That He’s a Movie Star
Jeremy Allen White, who stars alongside Zac Efron as his onscreen brother in “The Iron Claw,” a film about the famed Von Erich wrestling family from Texas, highlighted Efron’s modesty in his remarks.
White humorously noted Efron’s apparent unawareness of his status as a movie star. “It’s as if Zac Efron doesn’t know he is, in fact, a movie star,” he said.
To address this, White mentioned that the gathering was a way to remind Efron of his star status, symbolized by placing a star on the ground with his name, ensuring he never forgets it.
On a related note, the speech also touched upon the 2024 Golden Globe nominations, where Zac Efron, along with America Ferrera and Adam Driver, were notably absent from the list of nominees.
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Zac Efron’s Parents and Brother Dylan Join in Celebrating His Hollywood Star Achievement
In his speech, Zac Efron expressed his astonishment and gratitude. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I’d be standing here today,” he said.
His family, including his father David Efron, mother Starla Baskett, and brother Dylan Efron, were among the friends, fans, and colleagues gathered in the crowd.
Efron acknowledged the sacrifices his family made for him, saying, “There’s been a lot of sacrifices that you guys have made for me and my life, and it couldn’t have been easy.”
He thanked them for their belief in him, attributing his success to their support and stating, “You’re the reason I’m here today.”