Zac Efron Says He Almost Died From Jaw Injury That Sparked Plastic Surgery Rumors (Exclusive)

Zac Efron opens up to ET about his shattered jaw injury while promoting 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever,' in select theaters and on Apple TV+ Sept. 30 . The actor says he 'almost died' while sustaining the injury that caused fans to speculate he had plastic surgery to enhance his jaw.

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[daequanhardeman]

Had a friend who had rumors she was pregnant in high school and got side eyes .. ended up being a tumor. We really need to give more grace to one another

[witchingbrew]

As someone who had the same surgery as him and had to fight off rumors in high school and college, I get what he's going through. He had the implant done, instead of the reconstruction. And he's still really swollen. I was for almost 2 years post op. I feel for him.

[gibbyfan]

He has a good soul, he doesn't deserve to get involved in the accident. I hope he lives in peace after his injuries.

[AA-qbni]

He's such a sweet guy. I hope the hate didn't get to him. People have no idea what others are going through ❤🥺

[caroljeeben]

He'll get there. The more he talks the more his muscles will learn to work with his reconstructed jaw. He looks great. Healing such an injury takes time. You're doing great, Zac.

[mariesterling]

I totally misjudged him when I was a teenager he's a great actor and seems like a nice guy glad he's okay

[ritaevergreen]

I’ve had jaw surgery and also had an implant placed and the healing process can take a long time. I’m still like 3 years post op and mine is still healing. It’s a very invasive surgery. My face has changed constantly throughout the healing process that it looked like I got fillers on my face. I can’t imagine being in the spotlight and people assuming the worst. I mean he doesn’t owe anyone any explanations but he very much could’ve just cleared it in a post with just educating people more so people could stop the rumors. It sounds like a touchy situation though.

[mlkywy]

His face isn't settled. Jaw surgery is pretty invasive and in some cases the swelling can take up to a year to subside. He may be experiencing numbness around his mouth due to where the incisions were made. It takes time for sensation to return and sometimes it does not. He's still a very handsome young man. Good luck on your healing journey Zac!

[SpyderRios]

I was assaulted and my nose broken in pieces. I almost lost my eye. I had surgery and after a year my face went back to looking more natural. Be kind to people. That’s all I have to say.

[micalah]

He looks completely different. He’s an awesome guy. I wish him nothing but success.

[Therezumee]

He does look...odd in the interview. But to have such an injury sucks hard, I heard of it at the time as a rumor that it happened in skid row. Not that it matters, hope Zac is doing a lot better than back then. And even if it would be plastic surgery, what is it to everyone else? Why people keep yapping about it? Let others do what they want. Ok, you have no money for it, but let it go...more important things in life to worry about.

[nenesaidso]

Remember when people were making fun of Chadwick boseman bc he looked sick then he passed away a few months later from cancer?

People are horrible and they don’t ever learn. Let’s stop scrutinizing people based on their appearance PLS! You never know what’s going on with people, especially STRANGERS!!!

I’m happy Zac doesn’t care for the internet and is in a happy & healthy place. Good for him and thank goodness he survived 🙏🏿💗

[kaitlinhallahan]

Zac Efron is a savage. He just brushes the jaw surgery joke off like “ya I almost died, super funny”

[hautecouturemama]

This was such a nice interview! It’s nice to see when they let the guest finish their sentences and let them speak. Ask questions that provide positive answers ❤

[emmad.]

He seems like a really lovely person and a good actor. I also really appreciate how he's multi-talented, very disciplined and often takes on physically challenging roles, and is never embarrassed to give love to the Highschool musical franchise :)

[kplay]

I don't care about his face! I'm just happy he's alive and well 🙏. This movie looks awesome!!

[Brooklynborn]

He does look different.. but still handsome!! Glad he’s ok…

[rebecca]

I love Zac Efron. He's a great guy and I loved seeing him in Down To Earth. He's changed a lot since High School Musical in the best of ways. I look forward to seeing home in this new movie.

[kristawetzel]

Oooof! Broke mine three yrs ago. Split in hlf and snapped both sides. Pushed pieces of bone just centimeters away from my brain. The road to recovery is extremely painful and long as hell! The pain and starvation will literally change you as a person. Much respect for him getting through tht! Annnnd what most people dont know is when you damage or tamper with those nerves by your jaw, it gives you temp or permanent paralysis in your face. Weird parts of your face too. Makes you realize how cohesive your body functions and how everything is connected. One thing can throw off the whole spectrum.

[trelel]

Yea, that's exactly what I would say if I got jaw plastic surgery. I got in an accident and they said we'll have to change it to Batmans jawline