Zac Efron through the years: His career evolution in photos

Since soarin' and flyin' to fame in the aughts, Zac Efron has become one of Hollywood's biggest heartthrobs. After 15 years in the industry, we're taking a look the "High School Musical" star's evolution.
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Impressing his female cast members while promoting "High School Musical" in 2006
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Smizing at the premiere of "Hairspray" in 2007
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Picking up an Emmy for Outstanding Children's Program at the Creative Arts Emmys for "HSM" in 2006

Attending the 2009 Academy Awards
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With his then-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens in 2009
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Getting a surf lesson in 2010

Hanging loose in Hawaii at the 2010 Maui Film Festival
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Picking up the Favorite Movie Star award at the 2011 People's Choice Awards
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Monkeying around on the "Today" show in 2014

Getting stripped down by Rita Ora at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards
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Promoting "Neighbors 2" in 2016
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Looking suave at the premiere of "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" in 2016

Proving he's still keeping fit by participating in a 2017 triathlon in Malibu
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Showing off bleach blond hair while attending the "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" premiere in 2019
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In 2021, he got fans talking with a noticeably squarer jaw, leading fans to question whether or not he's had plastic surgery. After 15 years in the business, Efron is a whole new man.