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Zac Efron sparks concern as he reveals health issue on Today show after host points out star’s unusual appearance

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Samuel Coleman

Published Sep 03, 2026

ZAC Efron has appeared on Today with an unusual addition to his appearance.

The actor revealed a health issue that warranted the accessory when the morning show host pointed it out.

Craig Melvin called out Zac Efron for wearing sunglasses while on the set of Today on Wednesday

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Craig Melvin called out Zac Efron for wearing sunglasses while on the set of Today on WednesdayCredit: Today show
Zac apologized and said he felt wear wearing shades inside

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Zac apologized and said he felt wear wearing shades insideCredit: Today show
However, the 36-year-old explained that he had a bit of an eye infection, so he wore the glasses

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However, the 36-year-old explained that he had a bit of an eye infection, so he wore the glassesCredit: Today show

On Wednesday, Zac, 36, appeared on Today, alongside Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, and Stanley Simons.

They were there to promote their latest movie, The Iron Claw, which hits theaters on December 22.

After Craig Melvin introduced the movie and showed a clip, he turned to the men on the couch.

"So, Zac Efron is a legitimate, bona fide Hollywood superstar," Craig, 44, said.

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Zac's co-stars nodded and agreed with the host.

"But that is not why he is wearing sunglasses today."

"No, I'm sorry, man," Zac said, touching the glasses.

"I feel weird being in shades. I just have a bit of an eye infection."

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"But, I really wanted to be here," the High School Musical alum explained. "Such a good movie. I wanted to come see you guys and tell everyone about it."

Zac and his co-stars underwent dramatic transformations to their bodies to film their upcoming movie.

'I'M WORRIED'

Clips from the interview were posted on X, formerly Twitter.

This led fans to express their concern for the actor.

"I worry about Zac," one fan wrote.

"Omg Zac wearing shades inside is not normal! He’s not well. He’s having eye problems for sure," another said.

"I hope Zac is ok!" added a third.

A CHANGE IN APPEARANCE

This is not the only health issue Zac has faced recently.

Fans noticed a change to his appearance in April 2021 when he appeared in a Facebook Watch video with Bill Nye.

They thought Zac's jawline appeared much squarer than it did in the past.

And his jaw did change.

Zac opened up in a 2022 issue of Men's Health about the injury that changed his face.

"He’d been running through his house in socks and slipped, smacking his chin against the granite corner of a fountain. He lost consciousness, and when he woke up, he recalls, his chin bone was hanging off his face," the outlet reported.

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Zac told Men's Health that the masseter muscles, which are used for chewing, work together with the other muscles in the face and after pausing physical therapy to film his Netflix show, the muscles grew.

He also denied having plastic surgery on his face.

The actor and his co-stars were on Today to promote their new movie, The Iron Claw, out December 22

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The actor and his co-stars were on Today to promote their new movie, The Iron Claw, out December 22Credit: AP
Zac also sparked concern when fans noticed that his jawline looked different, in which Zac explained that he fell and his chin bone was hanging off his face

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Zac also sparked concern when fans noticed that his jawline looked different, in which Zac explained that he fell and his chin bone was hanging off his faceCredit: Getty
The High School Musical alum is known for his good looks and piercing blue eyes

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The High School Musical alum is known for his good looks and piercing blue eyesCredit: Splash News