Zac Efron Does ‘GQ’ Magazine
Zac Efron, who is everywhere these days, is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of GQ magazine. In his coverstory interview, Zac discusses his smart plan to keep his partying under wraps, his plans to NOT get married any time soon (sorry, Vanessa Hudgens) and various other topics suitable for a young actor actively promoting the release of a new movie. Here is Zac’s GQ magazine coverphoto and a portion of his coverstory interview:
Zac Efron may be making the leap from teen-dream to grown-up movie star with this weekend’s release of “17 Again,” but don’t expect him to cut loose any time soon. The 21-year-old star told GQ’s May 2009 issue that although he enjoys having alcohol in private with pals, he has no plans to put his partying on parade. “It’s common sense. If you’re gonna be drunk with your friends, don’t get wasted at the Chateau Marmont and hook up with some famous chick,” he told the mag. “It’s not rocket science. I don’t want to be famous for my personality,” Efron continued. “If anything, I keep that under wraps.” While Efron keeps his private life private, he opened up, just a little, about his romantic life, if only to shoot down rumors he and girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens have marriage on the mind. “That was such bullshit,” he said of recent nuptial rumors. “I’m definitely not getting married. In this business, you’re either getting married or they want you to be pregnant. I’m not getting married until I’m 40. If ever. The thought never crossed my mind. Maybe not 40. Maybe not until I’m 30,” he quickly corrected himself. In the meantime, Efron is content to be an acting star, something he said he didn’t expect when he was younger. “That was the one thing I wasn’t prepared for. This wasn’t supposed to work, y’know?” he noted. “There’s 150 guys that are just like me, except more talented, and they probably deserve to be out here. It’s a fluke.” And maybe because Efron considers his success “a fluke,” he’s sought out advice from his elder peers, like 34-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio. “I thought I was gonna ask him questions,” Efron said of their meeting. “He ended up asking me questions, and in that, he told me a lot. He said, ‘There’s one way that you can really fuck this all up. Just do heroin. If you steer clear of that — the other obstacles you’ll be able to navigate.’ And that makes sense, dude.”
Yeah, yeah … as interesting as all of that is, I think folks might be more interested to see the photos from Zac’s GQ photospread (tho, Leonardo DiCaprio’s advice is pretty funny). After the jump, check them out (yes, he is shirtless in at least one of them) …
Yes, the photos are more interesting than the interview. Tho, I must commend the lad for being very smart about his fame. I’m sure it’s very easy (and tempting) to want to live it up and party hard when you are famous enough to get everything you want. The fact that Zac is thinking long-term is impressive. While I don’t feel that he is particularly talented to any significant degree (ie. I’ve not seen him in anything that has impressed me), I think he’s on the right track to carve out a successful career … and will have many opportunities to impress. I look forward to seeing if he can actually pull it off … in the meantime, I’ll be just fine with the shirtless photos.
Oh and in case you’re interested, you can read more of Zac’s GQ interview HERE.
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April 14th, 2009 at 10:53 am
I don’t care to watch him act but I could look at him all day. I have to brag and say my boyfriend can hold himself horizontally on a pole as well ; )
April 14th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Umm is it just me or does his head look totally photoshopped on the cover??
April 14th, 2009 at 10:58 am
WTF is with his hair???
April 14th, 2009 at 11:15 am
his hair looks like he’s trying to be RPattz. Not cool!
I’m actually looking forward to 17 Again. Just because it takes really good timing to be properly funny in a role like that. Instead of unintentionally funny a la HSM2.
April 14th, 2009 at 11:18 am
He sounds like he’s a smart guy… so many young hollywood actors his age are more famous for what they do when the movie camera’s aren’t rolling than for their work and it’s sad because a lot of them are very talented. I’ve seen interviews with him and Vanessa and a lot of the HSM alumni in the past and they all seem to have that same sort of mentality… at least he knows that he needs to stay out of the public eye! And he looks hot in those pics! I really hope he’s one star who keeps rising!
April 14th, 2009 at 11:22 am
@EmCee – I agree w/ the Rpattz comment. Not everyone can pull that look off, and Zac is one of those people that can’t. He’s too feminine in the first place, this just makes him look a little fruity.
April 14th, 2009 at 11:25 am
wow.if i was vanessa id be pissed. hes basically saying he never even thought about ever getting married to her
April 14th, 2009 at 11:30 am
@Patrick He’s talking about considering marrying right now at this point in his life. I think his answer was based on frustration at having people invade his personal life. It’s also important to note how he backtracks after considering what he just said. Considering he and Vanessa have been together for almost four years, it’s more than likely that this has come up between them and this is both where they’re at. Why would he deliberately say something like that to a publication without her prior knowledge? He’s not an asshole.
April 14th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I actually kind of like these pics. They have a very ’50s feel to them, and, IMHO, he pulls it off pretty well :)
April 14th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
He looks so doofy in that cover picture hahaha but the rest of the pictures look alright
April 14th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
he looks like a pez dispenser in the cover photo.
April 14th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
oh emm gee…is his head so bigger than it seems or…it really is just big….
I’s like to see his new movie 17 again tho…cuz he doesn’t sing in this one….right??!
April 14th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
What is with the “Something About Marry” hair that he is rocking?
April 14th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
LMFAO he had an attack of gayface on the cover..loves it.
April 14th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
That is a horrible cover. His face looks like it’s made of wax and his hair…..well that goes without saying.
April 14th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Yeah, the cover photo looks very weird but the other pictures are pretty good! : )
April 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I HEART Zac!!!!
what a cutie pie!!!!!!!
April 14th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
i dont like his hair in those pics, but oh deary me..
he’s soooo hot
April 14th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Is it just me or does his head look huge on that cover?
My boyfriend can hold himself horizotally on a pole too
April 14th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
LOL Zac sorta looks like a cardboard cutout on his own magazine cover? haha
But hey – shameless plug – but I just released a parody of Britney’s “If U Seek Amy” called “IF U SEEK THE FCC”! I’d love for you to check it out Trent!! :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbxVuRpae_M
April 14th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Trent…I can’t believe you missed out on your “beeyotch stole my look” for the front cover photo.
JIMMY NEUTRON, anyone??
April 14th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
He is such a tiny guy!! I like them bigger to be honest!!
April 14th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I find his interview incredibly contrived and photy and even the journalist picked up on it. He just comes as a media-trained performing chimp. I’m not impressed and i dont think i will ever be, until the posing stops and the makeup goes. He looks like a doll.
April 14th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I agree with you Liz~ and i don’t even think his relationship with VH is real…i’ve never bought them as a couple..it’s all for show
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April 14th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I guess I just don’t get it. What is with this dude? He seems like he’s made out of plastic.
April 14th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
@Anne if his relationship with Vanessa wasn’t real, why wouldn’t he have brought her up in the interview? If it was all for publicity, he would discuss her in depth. He doesn’t because he sees their relationship as sacred and between two people. Zac would get a lot more attention if he was one of those guys who discussed her all of the time or if he were single and he is neither. They’ve been dating since 2005; and there is tons of evidence not shown directly to the public that proves as much.
April 14th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
what a GIANT head.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
He looks like a weird paperdoll with an enormous head in that picture. I am glad I am not 17 and expected to adore him. Ewww
April 14th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I guess I’m not the only one to notice his giant head!
April 14th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
This is like, the worst Photoshop job ive ever scene. His head TOTALLY does not match with his body. Was he even at this photoshoot? Odd. Someone at GQ should have their ass kicked for allowing this photo on the cover. I guess im not the only one creeped out about this.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:01 pm
*sings* big head in a little coaaat
April 14th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
His head is way too big for his body. I think they had a photoshop malfunction!
April 14th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
is it me or does his head look disproportionate to his body?
April 14th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Why is his head so LARGE!
April 15th, 2009 at 2:03 am
@Anne and Liz, if his relationship with Vanessa isn’t real, then their sex obviously is…
April 15th, 2009 at 6:01 am
LOL Kat & Robin! ;;-)
April 15th, 2009 at 7:08 am
I honestly don’t get what people see in this guy. He’s not very attractive and he’s way too effeminate. To each their own I suppose.