Spectators’ mixed reactions range from “Human Shrek” to “Handsome Squidward.”
Over the weekend, Zac Efron left many mouths agape after appearing on a Facebook Watch event bearing a new look: one with a much more jutted jawline, a chiseled chin, and puffy lips.
Meaning to promote “Bill Nye’s Earth Day Musical,” the High School Musical actor instead sparked rumors online that he might have undergone cosmetic surgery.
Others, however, weren’t as pleased, setting cruel comparisons with the human version of Shrek, Handsome Squidward, and “botched Ken doll.” One even pointed out his semblance to The Weeknd, who sported the same look in his music video for “Save Your Tears.”
Zac Efron: "A-"
— anna ????? ?? ? (@pazzeskamilan0) April 23, 2021
plastic surgeon: say no more pic.twitter.com/tkAfQFSmQy
Ok so am I the only one seeing it??? pic.twitter.com/O5E5t5MDpk
— Hamad & the Diamonds ™? (@Repdeluxxxe) April 23, 2021
WHAT HAPPENED TO ZAC EFRON HE LOOKS LIKE A KEN DOLL PLS pic.twitter.com/wp34A4LWvL
— niall’s chest hair (@heartbreaklore) April 23, 2021
Such stern comments were quickly fended off by loyal fans who, despite the 33-year-old’s modified look, still admire him while schooling critics about shaming celebrities’ bodies and overall health. Followers also reminded the rest of social media about Efron’s continuous effort to spread awareness on environmental crises.
LEAVE ZAC EFRON ALONE!!! pic.twitter.com/Isqr4IOX9R
— kay?? (@angelxemoji) April 24, 2021
while Zac Efron is out there spreading awareness for our planet earth,y’all are behind a screen bullying him for his appearance. follow zac’s example and go do something important with your lifes. thank you pic.twitter.com/j9khgunkYn
— ??????? (@zanessavibes) April 23, 2021
can we focus on Zac Efron doing series to spread awareness for the earth and how he’s inspiring people to save & protect it. instead of how he actually looks!? thank you pic.twitter.com/gj4JfSTtLi
— val (@lwtzehes) April 24, 2021
I'm gonna need everyone making fun of Zac Efron rn to cease IMMEDIATELY. He got emotional over eating carbs again ??
— The Artist Formerly Known As SadieLady45 (@basedlady) April 23, 2021
Hollywood's constant scrutiny and impossible body standards affect men too ?? pic.twitter.com/j2xBxecv9k
Zac efron is still sexy and would still never fuck any of you.. leave him alone
— Alyssa Schoener (@alyssa_schoener) April 25, 2021
But objectively speaking, what did happen to the hunk? According to several medical experts on social media, Efron may have undergone dental surgery, or may have even gotten implants and fillers. In fairness, Efron did break his jaw once back in 2013.
So everyone was talking about my mans Zac Efron about having plastic surgery but my good doc Dr. Youn explained it was dental surgery! pic.twitter.com/8jPvn9JJzA
— my moon’s #1 simp ? (@castielsprince) April 24, 2021
Details of Efron’s ‘facelift’ is anybody’s guess at this point, but should we be guessing in the first place? Speaking to Insider, dermatologist Dr. Muneeb Shah says we’re probably better off moving along.
“Either way, if [Efron] did have work done, it just goes to show that all of us, regardless of how we are perceived by the public, have things that we may want to improve or change,” Muneeb said.