The video then cuts to show Matarrelli and Efron speaking at the Gala with overlaid text that expresses, “But Zac Efron did.”

When social media users saw media of Efron at the event, many expressed how remarkably different he looks from the movie star heartthrob they knew him as. “What’s wrong with his face [?] 😮. He used to be handsome,” wrote a netizen on Instagram.

Expressing a similar sentiment, another echoed, “Not the kid we know and love.” “With a whole new face once again,” noted an observer.

“He totally ruined his image,” asserted a user. Adding to the flurry of comments, someone else pondered, “What did this child do to his face [?]”

Suggesting that Efron may have had some work done, a Facebooker exclaimed, “You were perfect the way you were!!! Stop the surgeries!” “So much surgery,” added an Instagrammer.

Speculating that the 36-year-old may be dealing with some issues, a spectator stated, “The guy is clearly going through something 🤷‍♂️.” On the other hand, a fan who thinks Efron still looks good swooned, “Forever crush ❤️.”

Regarding the aforementioned comment made about Efron “going through something,” a news outlet reported last month (August) that the “17 Again” actor was previously hospitalized in Spain as a result of a swimming pool incident.

According to TMZ and sources close to Efron, while he was on vacation in Ibiza, he dove into a swimming pool and hit the floor with his chest. He also ingested a lot of water, and following the accident, showed visible signs of distress, such as being momentarily dazed.

After security, who were onsite at his Ibiza villa, pulled him out of the water, Efron was transported to a hospital as a precaution.

The next day, however, he was back working out and was seen enjoying a nice dinner on a Sunday evening after the incident. By Monday, the star was on a flight back home.

After his Ibiza trip, Zac Efron was spotted at an airport in Miami with his face all covered up by a black cloth-like material. He also wore shades.