Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Zac Efron Gets A Beard Although Shaving It Could Be Tricky


High School Musical stars, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, called it quits back in June. But less than two months later, handsome young Zac has already found a new, unlikely romance with Hairspray costar Nikki Blonsky!

Vanessa, who plays Gabriella Montez, and Zac (Troy Bolton) ended their two-year relationship because sources say, their busy schedules were causing increasing friction. But it didn’t take long for Zac, 19, to find love with Nikki, 18, who plays zaftig teen Tracy Turnblad.

Blonsky, who stands 4’10”, and her new guy have been inseparable these past few weeks. And if they aren’t spending quiet time together in New York or L.A. , they’re either talking on the phone or texting. “As crazy as it sounds, Zac is completely taken with Nikki,” says a source. “He said she’s someone special – someone unlike any other girl he’s ever dated. He goes on and on about how funny, smart, and pretty Nikki is.”

While the two haven’t publicly announced their coupledom, they spent time together a few weekends ago in L.A. taking long walks on a secluded Malibu beach and then sharing a meal at California Pizza Kitchen.

“Zac said they’ve made out,” says the source. “And that Nikki’s a great kisser. He also thinks she’s very sexy and admits he doesn’t even notice she’s carrying a few extra pounds. Zac and Vanessa used to argue a lot,” says the source. “They were jealous of each other. But Zac says Nikki is totally understanding and accepting of his popularity and isn’t threatened by it.”


Apparently, the two spend hours talking about serious issues, like global warming and politics, and they agree on most things.

Zac comes from a strict Jewish family, and although Nikki was brought up Catholic – her mother’s religion – her dad is Jewish. She totally gets Zac’s background, and he gets her in other ways. For example, while some of his friends have given him flack about leaving super-hot Vanessa for Nikki, he insists that her weight is much less important than who she is on the inside, says the source.

Before Efron was cast as the High School Musical heartthrob last year, he was working at a car wash for less than $10 an hour. And Blonsky’s story is even more incredible.

Nikki tried to audition for the Broadway version of Hairspray at 16, but was told she was too young. When she read about the movie, she made a demo tape of herself singing and dancing, which got her an audition, and, subsequently, a screen test.

A month later, a camera crew showed up at the Cold Stone Creamery ice cream shop in Long Island , NY , where she was working, to allegedly film her as one of the finalists. Instead they opened a laptop and up popped a video of Hairspray director Adam Shankman offering his congratulations and telling her to scoop herself a big cone!

“Both of them are equally grateful they’ve found success,” says the source, “and neither can believe their good fortune in finding each other.”

27 comments:

Khemenu said...

It's amazing how this article manages to offend just about everyone involved.

littleoleme said...

This publicist should win an award for best fiction writing. I love this part:
"Apparently, the two spend hours talking about serious issues, like global warming and politics, and they agree on most things."
And here's a nice Maria M/America Ferrera styled cringe worthy comment:
“As crazy as it sounds, Zac is completely taken with Nikki,” says a source.

Anonymous said...

she either has a GREAT personality or he's gay.

Unknown said...

Some.. why can't it be BOTH.. :)

Kelsey said...

oh man this whole article is just LOL worthy

I can't decide whether I'm disgusted or offended for nikki blonsky

Anonymous said...

he's wearing white athletic socks with black shoes and black pants. He's not gay: There's the poof! er proof!

Anonymous said...

This is my favorite line - "Zac said they’ve made out" - for some reason that really made me giggle. That is so 8th grade. And from a Pooftah, none the less.

Tracee said...

Yeah it doesn't add up. I saw him on GMA saying he was a health freak and the other people on the set of High School Muscial would duck from him because he would go up to them and be like, "You sure you need ANOTHER donut."

Why do they keep bringing up the weight issue? If it didn't matter why even bring it up? Wouldn't it be like, Zac loves her curves, can't get enough. Def. PR stunt for the movie. When High School Musical 2 comes out he'll magically be back with Vanessa. Didn't Ent call this?

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mandjo said...

Didn't he make any money at all from that show Summerland?

Hez said...

Beard 'em while they're still young, I guess.

Usually when the studio works THAT hard to sell someone as a hetero, it's because their actions and attitude scream GAY from the highest, Bobby Trendy-decorated rooftop love-nest.

Why can't they just let gays be gays! Are they trying to 'protect' his fan base? If I were a tween, my crush would be based on personality and talent, and if he had those, that's what I'd focus on. Learning your crush is gay is not the end of the world - and these days it's kind of a rite of passage for any girl growing up post-SATC.

I have one word for all the chickenshit studio execs afraid kids won't understand anything but tabloid-hyped, hamfisted heterosexuality: "Degrassi."

And Nikki Blonsky deserves better than to be thrown under the gay bus like that. I hope she pwns his ass for the rest of their press appearances together.

MnGddess said...

So many ignorant comments in one article written by someone with a high-school mentality...

Cyn

mandjo said...

"As crazy as it sounds" Yeah, I can tell you why it sounds crazy, but not because of the way anyone looks!

Unknown said...

this totally reaffirms my belief that it was zac efron in that bi a while back about the red carpet oops (where the actress wasn't thinking and answered a question that revealed a co-star was gay)

Nichole Jackson said...

I think she's attractive, and this article really sold her short. Yea, she's overweight, but i think her talent more than makes up for that. She can do better.

brendalove@gmail.com said...

Wouldn't it be kind of cool if they went together forever and then got married later on and had some kids?

jax said...

Hez...agreed! Degrassi is a huge success aroundhte world beleive it or not and you could not get more real than that..shit when we first DGJH watchers it was dead on...and no one cared.

Wheels and tight jeans foreverah!

jax said...

i should really try proofing before i post.

littleoleme said...

Holy Lord in Heaven Jax. Your mention of Wheels has put that Zit Remedy ditty "Everybody Wants Something" in my head. That was a great show. I was older when it first came on but I still got hooked.
What was the name of the character that took acid and jumped off the overpass? You know, Spike's baby daddy?

mandjo said...

Jax, Oh my God! Wheels!!!! I forgot about him. Remember the blond girl with the crazy hair?(Spike I think)

mandjo said...

Sorry littleoleme, I read Jax' post and skipped yours. That was a great show!

Cougarific said...

Umm, hello. She is married! Shee! Who makes up this stuff!

Unknown said...

nothing like EL adding to the shitty article by making fat jokes in the title.

Mrs. Jen said...

I love how this article is supposed to be so shocking, and no one can IMAGINE how a celebrity would date a plus-size girl. I agree with those above who said it was offensive to everyone.

Mother Campfire said...

Wait, is this the BI about the girl cast member that outed her costar during an interview? Didn't they have to make some kind of deal with the journalist to cover it up? Perhaps it was Nikki and now she has to 'beard' him as punishment from the studio??

Wait, she's married? Isn't she, like, 12?

Mother Campfire said...

Wait, is this the BI about the girl cast member that outed her costar during an interview? Didn't they have to make some kind of deal with the journalist to cover it up? Perhaps it was Nikki and now she has to 'beard' him as punishment from the studio??

Wait, she's married? Isn't she, like, 12?

wozzers said...

Hez is completely right about the whole situation

And yes he is completely GAY

And its hot
And hes hot

So whats the BIG deal?

Degrassi=drama

him being gay isnt such big drama its how everyone is trying to cover it up

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