Zac Efron: Vanessa Hudgens is an Amazing Girl

Fri, 20 July 2007 at 9:16 am

Crooner Zac Efron got the USA Today treatment! Here are a few highlights of his his character Link Larkin in Hairspray:

– He swivels his hips, but his pelvis is kept in PG-rated check.
– He recklessly risks detention as he stands up for Tracy and responds to a teacher’s question: “Kiss my behind!” Only he uses a much naughtier word.
– He greets everyone, even Tracy’s taken-aback mom, Edna (John Travolta in fat drag), with the “Link wink,” a flirtatious move that reeks of processed cheese.

Producer Craig Zadan observes, “The original Link from Broadway was quite different from what Zac is doing. He was more of a comic narcissist. Zac is sensitive, but not wimpy. He has that sort of masculine teen boy thing. His heart connects to Tracy’s heart, and you believe them together at the end.”

Of note: Zac maintained a 4.3 average in high school and still hopes to study film at USC.

And most importantly, he addressed (but downplayed) Zanessa: “You know, I’ve worked with Vanessa [Hudgens] a long time and she is an amazing girl. But right now, I just don’t want to be that 19-year-old kid talking about relationships. Wait 10 years and I’ll call you with a great revelation.”

Photos: Dan MacMedan/USA Today
Posted to: Zac Efron
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# 1

Sara @ 07/20/2007 at 9:22 am

First!!!! I love Zac and Vanessa and Zanessa. I hope we can get some pics of them soon!

# 2

jen @ 07/20/2007 at 9:25 am

does that mean zac and vanessa are not a couple cause like i saw an article comfirming there relationship.

# 3

Sarah @ 07/20/2007 at 9:26 am

What is the point of this? A thread dedicated to Zac calling Vanessa a ‘great girl’? Well she would be great if he’s dating her.

# 4

jenny @ 07/20/2007 at 9:37 am

well who knows what that means
but i wish them both the best
hopefully he doesnt grt too full of himself
she comes off a real and sweet to me
so who knows

# 5

jojo @ 07/20/2007 at 9:39 am

sara she’s been great on her own
have u read the poeple mag
she made more money than him last year
they r both lucky to have found eachother

# 6

gini @ 07/20/2007 at 9:41 am

i am sure he will become a real star.

# 7

bettybaby @ 07/20/2007 at 9:50 am

thanks jared, love these posts, and this article was great. i think zac keeps hedging his answers about vanessa cause he just doesnt want that part of his life in the spotlite. who could blame? getting pics of them, however, is the best!!!! keep posting.

# 8

Liz @ 07/20/2007 at 9:59 am

Okay, he didnt ereally downplay it, he just said he didnt want to talk about relationships
They’re already confirmed as a couple, he just doesn´t want to talk about it.

# 9

Gia Jolie @ 07/20/2007 at 10:14 am

Awwwwwww. Zanessa lives on. Do they still wear those committment rings? How utterly adorable.

# 10

JustJared Regular @ 07/20/2007 at 10:20 am

They make a good couple, but they won’t last cause they’re too young.

# 11

suzy @ 07/20/2007 at 10:21 am

zac is with baby v , he just does not want to talk about his private life.

# 12

chay @ 07/20/2007 at 10:34 am

Jared - he said “amazing”! LOL

just messing you yah.. admit it you’re a kuuipo!

# 13

vandina @ 07/20/2007 at 10:37 am

maybe he doesn’t want to reveal his personal life.and he wants to know what vanessa says about it

# 14

chay @ 07/20/2007 at 10:42 am

for those who want to chastise the boy for not wanting to talk about his relationship - go read Jared’s entry on Matt Damon’s GQ interview..

# 15

mandy @ 07/20/2007 at 10:47 am

zac looks hot as usual.!!awwww i love zanessa they are too cute!plz keep posting stuff about them jared!

# 16

Seb @ 07/20/2007 at 11:18 am

GOOD LORD!! Enough with the ZAC already!! If i see his stoned face one more time, i’m going to BARF like a supermodel after eating an apple.

# 17

swivel hips/no vanessa=zaiken @ 07/20/2007 at 11:23 am

Zaiken has other plans Vanessa aint part of it-he has to open the closet he is in,,wink-wink..Big bro Clay can’t help him he is in the closet too. It would help Zaiken if he laid off some of the make-up ,lipstick and blush. Try a less gurly hair-style..No that will only slighty help..he’s obvious.

# 18

Ashleigh @ 07/20/2007 at 12:12 pm

zac efron should be left alone why do all of u only care about vanessa and zac dating? he is right he is only 19 for god’s sake leave him alone he can date who ever he wants and why should a 19 year old be talking about a relationship that has been going on and off all the time? the ppl who are asking him these questions should ask the adults these type of questions not 19 year old hott teen guys. its really retarded. well i sign off telling u to leave him be. he is hotter than ever!!

# 19

hsm @ 07/20/2007 at 1:49 pm

zac

# 20

caro @ 07/20/2007 at 2:00 pm

with a great revelation..?? zanessaaa..!! of course!

# 21

Rochy @ 07/20/2007 at 4:37 pm

for the girls who are with that ”Zanessa fever”
that doesnt mean that they’re totally dating
that their relationship is seriously
so calm down!
he just said Vanessa’s an amazing girl
that doesnt mean that he’s going to say if he’s still dating Vanessa
get over it

anyways
thanks Jared for this amazing post
it’s really cool

# 22

Rochy @ 07/20/2007 at 4:38 pm

and great point Ashleigh about it
for me it’s a LEAVE HIM ALONE
IT’S HIS LIFE NOT OURS!

# 23

MARY G @ 07/20/2007 at 4:50 pm

OMG i think he’s stupid ! everybody know he’s dating with baby v ! so what’s the problem ! i think he’s so dumb for baby V ! for real !

# 24

shannan @ 07/20/2007 at 6:15 pm

oh shut up about zac efron being gay he is noooot gay so just stop it and vanessa is an amazing girl for him so does he give a damn about what u people say no he does not so stop being so jealous because if zac efron sucked he would not be famous and MARY G he is not dumd we all know he’s dating vanessa he just do not want the press to get all up in his face about him and vanessa so he keeps his realtionship with her very safe and makin fun of someone being gay is so over get over your selfs people because zac efron does not care he is famous and he has alot of girls going crazy about him so ******* off

# 25

shannan @ 07/20/2007 at 6:16 pm

nobody cares what ya’ll people think about him anymore cause if your a fan of zac efron you will know he is not gay al right!!!!!!!!!

# 26

renee @ 07/20/2007 at 8:39 pm

hey JustJared Regular, what do you mean they won’t last long cause they’re young? Vanessa’a turning 20 soon, and Zac is 21. My brother is 22 and he has had the same girlfriend without breaking up since he was 19. Now they’re engaged. So you never know, they could last long. I mean sure it’s Hollywood, but still, you never know!

# 27

viviana @ 07/20/2007 at 9:37 pm

Well said, Renee!!!

# 28

zac @ 07/20/2007 at 10:50 pm

I don’t blame Zac for not wanting the world to know about his personal life. It really isn’t any of our business.
But anyway, that pic is smokin. haha

# 29

MeSoSexy @ 07/20/2007 at 11:53 pm

i hope he and vanessa are still together in 10 years dang!

# 30

Yily @ 07/21/2007 at 3:18 am

Zac is adorable. He’s so talented and very handsome! I know he’s going to be big in Hollywood!

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