Zac Efron’s Best Movie Roles, in GIFs
On October 18, 1987 a baby boy was born in California; it is said on that day the heavens opened up because that baby was Zac Efron. Yes, as in Zac Efron, star of the High School Musical movies and your dreams. He has been steadily cementing himself as a Hollywood hottie for the past decade. Since 2002, Zac’s been developing his acting chops on screen and his immense ab powers behind the scenes. We’ve watched him grow from an awkward shaggy-haired kid on Summerland to the chiseled shirtless god he is today. But when exactly did this transformation happen? When did Zac evolve from a baby-faced Wildcat to the biggest bae in Baywatch? (Sorry, The Rock, we still love you.) Ahead, find a comprehensive timeline of Zac's Efrolution. You're welcome in advance.
1/15Zac appeared as a fresh-faced child actor in an episode of Firefly.
He had a small role but looked pretty suave in his gold-trimmed vest. Ah, humble beginnings.
2/15In Summerland, he rocked some straight-up proto-Bieber hair.
Yes, as in before Justin Bieber started singing about making girls feel less lonely. Zac starred as an adorkable polo-shirt-wearing boy next door. Where do next-door neighbors look like that and when can we move?
3/15It wasn’t until 2006 that the stars aligned and Zac took on the role of Troy Bolton in High School Musical.
At age 19, he had finally unlocked his leading man potential. Sure, his haircut was still pretty dorky, but his dance moves made up for it.
4/15And thus, Zac Efron became ZAC EFRON. It began. The world wouldn't know what hit it.
While promoting the HSM franchise over the course of the next few years, Zac tightened up his look while dating costar Vanessa Hudgens.
5/15Their relationship didn’t work out, but it sure seems that Vanessa lent Zac some invaluable style tips.
RIP, Zanessa. We will always love you.
6/15Zac played an über-attractive Link Larkin in Hairspray.
His slicked-back hair and pressed suits were enough to make anyone swoon – don’t even get us started on him singing “Ladies’ Choice.”
7/15This was the wink that changed the world.
Can winks do that? We vote yes.
8/15In 2009, he played Matthew Perry’s teenage counterpart in 17 Again.
In the flick he covertly reveals his washboard abs and locked in his status as a teen icon. We're fine with both creative decisions. Thanks, Hollywood!
9/15Enter the period of Zac’s career when he exclusively starred as swoon-worthy love interests in movies that are bound to make even the most heartless person sob.
Remember Charlie St. Cloud...?
10/15...The Lucky One...?
Two words: Nicholas Sparks. Say no more.
11/15... and The Paperboy?
12/15In arguably his hottest (and most problematic) role of all, Zac took on the role of a rowdy fraternity president, Teddy.
In Neighbors — and later, Neighbors 2, he parties, he’s shirtless, and he’s the most ab-tastic antihero to ever grace the silver screen.
13/15In 2015, Zac had reached peak bro bod.
Although it didn’t do so well at the box office, We Are Your Friends featured Zac spinning beats and rocking muscle shirts. You know, as bros do.
14/15Next time, instead of starring in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Zac could just like, ask us out on a date.
We're just saying.
15/15When they began looking for actors for 2017’s Baywatch movie, it probably didn’t take long for producers to think of Zac, for obvious reasons.
Thank you, Hollywood. And thank you, Zac Efron. Why? For just being you.
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