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Zac Efron: Viral Hoax Reignites Jaw Debate | Biography Flash

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Zac Efron is back in the headlines this week after a digitally altered photo claiming to be a Prada fashion advert went viral across TikTok X and Reddit. The image, which showed Efron with an exaggerated square jaw and a retro cream suit, unleashed a storm of speculation and memes. Major fashion media quickly clarified that the Prada campaign wasn’t real, with the original image traced back to meme accounts and satirical content. Despite this, the viral moment reignited an ongoing debate about Efron’s changing appearance, something fans have dissected since 2021, especially following his role in the 2024 Netflix romantic comedy A Family Affair. Efron himself has addressed these rumors repeatedly, telling outlets like Men's Health and Vanity Fair that his changed jawline is due to a 2013 accident in which he slipped at home, shattered his jaw, and later experienced enlarged jaw muscles due to healing. Medical professionals have weighed in with their own unverified theories, ranging from cosmetic surgery to fillers, but there’s no confirmed evidence or admission from Efron of elective procedures. The bottom line is that his explanation holds up scientifically, and the current viral debate is being fuelled mostly by digitally manipulated content and the relentless churn of celebrity scrutiny, as covered by outlets like IBTimes and explained in social commentary by Mirror7 News.

Meanwhile, in the world of genuine social media, Efron remains active and close with his younger brother Dylan. Just a couple of weeks ago, the pair shared another viral video on Instagram, this time not about fashion but flexed abs and shirtless golf swings, much to the delight of their combined fan base. The post led fans to joke about becoming suddenly interested in golf and brought a fun, lighthearted break from Efron’s serious side. Their summer adventures, also involving wakesurfing and boating, have consistently racked up positive engagement.

Adding a nostalgic touch, there’s been buzz over Efron refollowing ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens on Instagram, a move that’s attracted plenty of attention considering they haven’t been romantically linked for over a decade. According to Telegrafi, fans went wild speculating about intentions and possible High School Musical reunion theories, but Hudgens herself is now happily engaged to a professional baseball player.

There’s no big business news or fresh film announcements for Efron in these past few days, and his net worth remains estimated at $20–30 million, thanks to film, endorsements, and production investments according to Impact Wealth.

So, in summary, the biggest news about Zac this week is a hoax—a doctored fashion ad that reignited an old debate and proves just how much the world is still fascinated by him, for better or worse. Thanks for listening to this episode of Zac Efron Biography Flash. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a headline on Efron, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.

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