Zac Efron Gossip

Zac Efron likes to "live out his fantasies" through his movies.

The 'Me and Orson Welles' actor says his favourite thing about being a Hollywood movie star is being able to explore characters who are "cooler" than him and who lead more interesting lives.

He said: "I find that it's always more interesting to live out your fantasies through characters. It's not necessarily that I'm afraid to be myself - it's that you get to do cooler things, you get to me a more interesting person ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron thinks it would be "weird" if he starred in an action movie.

The 'High School Musical' star - who became a teenage heartthrob after appearing in the Disney movie franchise - would love to try his hand at as a screen hero but fears his career could be over if the role wasn't perfect.

He said: "I would love to try an action film at some point, but not too soon. I think that can be a kiss of death. There's got to be a real role that I can bring something unique and specif ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron wants to star in a West End show.

The 'High School Musical' star is ready to move away from the musical roles which have catapulted him to fame and try something different in London's famous theatre district.

Speaking at the premiere of his new film 'Me and Orson Welles' in London's Leicester Square last night (18.11.09), he told BANG Showbiz: "I would love to if I could find the right opportunity, I think it's a matter of time to be honest but I don't know, I just wan ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron's top beauty tip is not washing his hair.

The '17 Again' star admits he puts little effort into his appearance and can't understand why people want to recreate his look.

He revealed: "Someone said to me that guys are trying to copy my hairstyle, but to be honest, this hairstyle is derived from laziness. I wake up and go - that's it. There's no product in it, nothing.

"If you really want your hair to look good, just don't wash it for a day. That's my secret."

Zac Efron finds older women "exciting".

The 'High School Musical' actor - who is dating his co-star Vanessa Hudgens, 20 -  loves being approached by his fans' mothers because they are more interesting than their teenage daughters.

He said: "There are always moms. It's actually more exciting - no I mean interesting - because you never know what's going to happen. It's an easier scenario with the kids, but the moms are almost motherly. They ask if I'm OK and if I want to get a bi ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron was stunned to discover a deer chewing on his bedcovers.

The 'High School Musical' actor - whose new Hollywood Hills home is surrounded by nature and wildlife - found the animal munching on his linen after he had accidentally left the doors to his bedroom open while having a shower.

A source said: "Zac has these special accordion-style doors in his room, and as it's so private he often leaves them open. He couldn't believe it when he walked into the room to discover th ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron thought he was suffering from gas when he had appendicitis.

The 21-year-old star, who was filming new movie '17 Again' when he was taken ill last year, claims his co-star Thomas Lennon didn't take his ailment seriously and urged him to take digestive supplements for trapped wind.

He said: "I didn't know what it was at the time and I was just trying to get through a day's work. Thomas kept telling me, 'Dude, just eat some Beano - it's gas, eat Beano.' And I'm like, 'I d ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron wants to meet Johnny Depp and "pick his brain".

The 'High School Musical' star is determined to shed his clean cut image and become known as a serious actor, just like his idol Johnny.

He said: "I would love to just sit down and talk with Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp and pick their brains about their early careers. They do it because they love it, not because they enjoy being famous. You have to have good foresight and be really careful. If you don't adapt and lea ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron accidentally ate dog food recently.

The 'High School Musical' star snacked on some cupcakes his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens had left on the table, but was shocked to discover she had bought them for her dogs.

A source said: "Vanessa bought her pet dog Shadow some cakes from upscale pet store The Wagging Tale. She left them on the counter, and Zac ate a few.

"He said that they were good, if a little bland."

This is not the first time Zac's bizarre diet has ... Like this? Continue reading...

Zac Efron is using emu oil to get rid of scars on his body.

The 'High School Musical' actor, who had his appendix removed in January, has stocked up on several jars of the unusual moisturiser because he is so paranoid about the marks left on his abdomen.

A source said: "Zac applies emu oil daily to a scar he got from his appendectomy earlier this year. He can't handle having imperfect abs and the oil, which is made from the bird's fat is said to fade scars. It is already working ... Like this? Continue reading...