Zac Efron graced the amfAR Gala at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, marking his first public appearance since a recent hospitalization following a poolside mishap in Ibiza.
The 36-year-old actor, known for his distinctive style, turned heads with his sleek, monochromatic ensemble, donning a tailored black blazer layered over a matching T-shirt and trousers, completed with dark sunglasses, exuding an air of understated elegance at the high-profile charity event.
Efron was in good company at the soirée, where luminaries like Richard Gere and his wife, Alejandra Silva, were also present. The trio shared a joyful moment captured in photographs, as they engaged in lighthearted conversation. Richard Gere, at 75, was honored with amfAR’s Award of Inspiration. Additional accolades that evening went to Antonio Banderas and film producer Mohammed Al Turki. The event, hosted by actress Kate Beckinsale, featured musical performances by Kelly Rowland and Rumer Willis.
This glamorous outing comes shortly after Efron’s representative confirmed that he had encountered a "minor swimming incident" on August 2 while staying at a villa in Ibiza. Following this, Efron was transported to a hospital as a precautionary measure and released the following morning.
Further details emerged on August 5, revealing that Efron, during a dive, had accidentally inhaled water after hitting the pool's bottom, which led to distress. Quick to respond, security personnel at the villa rescued him from the water and ensured he received immediate medical attention. He was momentarily dazed, prompting the precautionary hospital visit. After a thorough examination, including X-rays to rule out any residual water in his lungs, he was discharged.
Reassuring fans of his recovery, Efron took to social media on August 4, sharing a photo of himself lifting weights, captioned, "Happy and healthy. Thanks for the well wishes."
The Quran - Chapter Al-Haqqah : 04 - 06
˹Both˺ Thamûd and ’Ȃd denied the Striking Disaster.
As for Thamûd, they were destroyed by an overwhelming blast.
And as for ’Ȃd, they were destroyed by a furious, bitter wind
