Zac Efron made his first public appearance since his hospitalization following a swimming incident in Ibiza. The actor attended the prestigious ‘amfAR Gala’ during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, just one month after the incident in Spain.
Stylish Return
Efron turned heads at the event, dressed in an all-black ensemble that included a sleek black blazer, T-shirt, and pants, topped off with black sunglasses. He was photographed mingling with other stars, including Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva. The trio was seen smiling and chatting, highlighting Efron’s upbeat return to the public eye. Richard Gere, 75, was honored with the amfAR’s Award of Inspiration during the event.
Gala Highlights
The Gala, hosted by Kate Beckinsale, also honored Antonio Banderas and film producer Mohammed Al Turki. The star-studded evening featured performances by Kelly Rowland and Rumer Willis, adding to the glamour of the occasion.
Health Update
Efron’s appearance follows confirmation from his representative that he had a “minor swimming incident” on August 2 while staying at a villa in Ibiza. During a dive, the actor ingested water into his lungs and was quickly pulled out of the water by security after showing signs of distress. Although he was hospitalized as a precaution, X-rays confirmed that no water remained in his lungs, allowing him to be discharged the following morning. On August 4, Zac shared a photo of himself lifting weights, reassuring fans with the caption, “Happy and healthy. Thanks for the well wishes.”
Busy Year Ahead
Despite the recent health scare, Zac Efron has had a packed year. He starred in The Iron Claw and Ricky Stanicky, and most recently in the rom-com A Family Affair alongside Nicole Kidman and Joey King. His upcoming projects include a remake of the 1987 film Three Men and a Baby and the thriller Famous, both of which are currently in pre-
