Zac Efron Pumping Gas… And a Whole Lot More

HE IS SO HOT! OMG HIS HAIR AND SMILE AND STYLE AND EYES OHMYGOD.
GO JARED FOR FINDING ZAC LIKE EVERRYWHERE :D YOUR MY HERO, ALONGSIDE ZAC

HOTNESS. Oh and about the paparazzi thing and all, im sure he was aware of it before he started the movie business. i mean, it comes with being famous in hollywood and all. but i know what you guys mean, it sucks that he doesnt have privacy anymore.

His studios have just finished making a huge publicity push, so it’s not surprising that he is the flavor of the month for the paps. Things will cale down in a couple of weeks. But I think that the car is contrived - his image makers have probably asked him to not get a flashier car, because it gives him a more “normal guy” aura. I bet he’d rather be driving Vanessa around in something like a Bentley Continental GT :)

omg! luckkyyy aussie kids! i wanna c zac host the australian kids choice awards!

heee issss sooooo cuttttttteeeeeeee!

Uh, it’s time for a reality check. It doesn’t really matter who took these pictures…. except that they are the ones basically ripping Zac off, because unlike when he’s a movie or doing his job of acting, he actually gets paid to have his picture taken. But, the thing is, and tust me on this the paparazzi and their agencies keep very good track of who buys or reposts illegally these types of photos, and the more sites/blogs who do it, and the more “thank you, he’s so hot, keep ‘em coming” comments there are for them to see, the HIGHER the price for these pictures go up, and so the more they will follow Zac. It is all business to them as opposed to being Zac’s life.

And that’s kinda sad and scary because not all of Zac’s fans here and otherwise are 13 and harmless. So by posting with the pictures where he was, what diner, pictures outside his home, etc., that is basically giving crazy stalker fans all the ammo they need.

I know, I am a hypocrite too to a degree because I am here, but honestly, when people say the paparazzi needs to leave him alone, to a degree, so do the fans. Fans can’t demand the paparazzi respect Zac when they basically choose the paparazzi over Zac by praising these pictures and drive up the price/demand/bounty on Zac.

And for those who think Zac asked for this when he became famous, um, hello. He made a Disney movie when he was like what 17? You think he honestly thought then or thought ahead enough to think “by making this cheesy musical I am asking to have people watch every move I make — sweet!” He won’t even admit he and Vanessa are a couple, and you don’t think that maybe, just maybe, because NOW he realizes that WOULD be asking for this that’s why he won’t?

And since I know a lot of you here are over 13, imagine living your life like this at 19. People in their 30’s can’t handle it, but 19? Who didn’t do laundry and wear the same pants for several days when they were 19? Imagine having to like seriously ponder that kind of decision at 19. Being under constant watch and analysis. Having people you don’t know constantly judge you or say mean things you’ll never understand why they hate on you. Having to ALWAYS look over your shoulder. Having to warn your friends about paparazzi, having to constantly worry about your loved ones just being left alone. Imagine having to have that kind of maturity and thick skin AT 19. It wouldn’t shock if he’s a hermit by 21, sadly.

And also, for the so-called fans, if you think all of this is helping Zac’s career, it’s not and I bet money Zac’s people feel the same way. All this overexposure of personal life CAN hurt an actor professionally — see Angelina Jolie and how Mighty Heart bombed because people were so sick of her, and they know SO much about her off screen they couldn’t buy her as another real life woman. Shia doesn’t seemed to be followed daily at look at the difference between his career and Zac’s at this point. Zac needs to be taken seriously off camera to be taken seriously an actor, and as fans, that’s all we should want.

I don’t mean to be a downer, I really don’t. Zac has awesome fans who make him the star he is, and you he is grateful for them. Zac is cute, and so is Vanessa. They are cute together and seem like good kids in today’s sucky celebs, so it’s fun and great to discuss them. But do we really need daily pictures of Zac trying to just be a normal guy to do that? Whether Zanessa’s real or an awesome fantasy, it doesn’t really matter. What matters are Zac and Vanessa are human, and while we think we know them or should, we don’t, and we can’t. So just maybe remember that paparazzi aren’t the only ones who need to respect boundaries here.

To duh: Powerful and passionate comments. A good deal of what you have posted is true. However, I don’t completely buy into your use of the failure of ‘A Mighty Heart’ as an example of star overexposure. Part of its failure was its uneven portrayal of the central couple (especially of Daniel Pearl), and part of it was a terribly-conceive marketing and distribution plan To have opened a film of that nature on almost 1500 screens in the season of ‘Transformers’-type blockbusters was either the height of folly, or worse. No actress, not even Katherine Hepburn risen from the dead, could hae overcoe this film’s shortcomings.

Second, I think that your comments overlook the base fact that many in Hollywood do buy into the maxim that “all publicity is good publicity”. It’s very possible that Zac Efron is being manipulated my adults who want to use the heat of his current popularity to advance their own projects and careers. Frankly, I think that your argument is with them, not with the people who read and enjoy sites like justjared.com

And as for Shia LaBeouf, you are dealing with an exceptionally mature and grounded individual there. My guess is that he and his adviser take a much more measured view of exposure and publicity. Shia himself has stated something like “you shouldn’t expect to hear from me in the press unless I’m talking about my work” and I for one greatly respect that attitude. But the Shia comes from a radically different familial background, and his life experiences up to now have better prepared him to deal (and be in control of) his fame and his interaction with his fan base.

Still, you raised some good food for thought, and Zac Efron’s fans of any age would do well to think about them (even if they don’t agree in the end). Thanks.

i’m going to be real honest here, zac is really hot. i don’t know what happened between last year and this year but he got hot.

the problem i see though is that this poor boy doesn’t own any other pants or flip flops. i’m all for using your money wisely (even though you’re a celeb)… you know, you can wear the same thing more than once, normal people do. plus, you don’t need to blow all your money on cars and every thousand dollar handbag but come on. he’s wore those pants and flip flops in almost every photo. that means he basically wears them everyday.

i’m hoping he just has 5 pairs in the same color lol.

Arrg!
I Really Really Really Wanna See Zac
And Vanessa Tonight! I Hope Shes Wearing
Something Cutee

he must of thought he looked good that day or was wearing makeup, so he didnt try to hide. Its good to see him smiling. Poor kid though he looks exhausted.

BRI- I thouhtyou could see hs rig too, but if you look closesly it’s pasrt of his keychain. The rest of the circle goes across his hand. They aren’t broke up though, he just sometimes doesnt want to wear it. i always feel sorry for zac because he looks so miserable! But he’s smiling which makes me fee a little better about it.

hey 34 & 37,

i like your insightful points, and agree with most of what you have to say. i have to admit that i totally enjoy the pics, but it is a catch 22 in terms of the more people love the pics, the more the celebs will be stalked. at least, for the most part, on this site people are pretty well mannered in their opinions, as compared to others–cough–perez hilton–cough. i really hate to see some of the vile comments posted about zac, or any of these people. there’s no reason to get so nasty!!!! but again, go zac go, and don’t let the ******** get you down.

OMG Thank you so mutch Jared, I LOVE YOU!