Zac Efron has always had a strong bond with his family, which he has openly discussed. Despite achieving fame through his role as Troy Bolton in Disney Channel's High School Musical franchise, Zac chose to live with his brother, Dylan Efron, even during the peak of his career.
"He's a good roommate most of the time, especially since he's my younger brother. He takes care of the house when I'm away," the actor stated on Jimmy Kimmel Live in May 2017. "We have a great relationship. I trust him completely and he's a reliable guy. I even noticed once when I came home recently that the cleaning lady had just finished minutes before my arrival."
Viewers had the chance to witness the dynamic between the siblings as they collaborated on-screen for the second season of Zac's Down to Earth series. Dylan also played a role as a producer for the Netflix show.
Dylan mentioned that traveling the world with his older brother, Zac, has greatly strengthened their bond. Describing their trip to Nepal as stunning and spiritually enriching, Dylan expressed how it brought them closer and was exactly what they needed at that particular moment. In a recent interview with The Village Voice in May 2022, Dylan acknowledged that their adventures have had their fair share of challenges and successes.
Dylan reminisced about the most challenging trip he had ever taken, which was a three-week backpacking excursion in Nepal with his friend Zac. The continuous days of trekking proved to be extremely demanding. Dylan mentioned that he had just completed the Boston Marathon before embarking on the journey, enduring a grueling 24 hours of travel before commencing the trek.
Later that same year, Dylan used social media to express his admiration for Zac, acknowledging him as a constant presence and role model in his life. In an Instagram post in October 2022, Dylan conveyed his gratitude to Zac for growing up alongside him and serving as an inspiration. He wished his brother a happy birthday as well.
In November 2022, Dylan took to Instagram to seek gift ideas for his youngest sibling who was turning 3 on Christmas day. He shared adorable photos of himself and his baby sister, expressing his desire to remain her favorite brother.
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Zac Efron’s Family Guide: His Parents, Brother Dylan and Sister Olivia
Close connection. Zac Efron has been open about his bond with his family over the years.
Zac Efron, a California native known for his role as Troy Bolton in Disney Channel's High School Musical franchise, chose to live with his younger brother, Dylan Efron, even during the peak of his career. During an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live in May 2017, Zac expressed his trust in Dylan, who takes care of the house while he is away. Zac shared a recent incident where he returned home to find the cleaning lady had just finished her work, highlighting the efficiency of the household management.
In season 2 of Zac's Down to Earth series, fans had the opportunity to witness the dynamic between the duo when they joined forces on screen. Dylan, on his end, played a vital role as a producer for the Netflix series.
Dylan shared that traveling the world alongside his older brother played a significant role in strengthening their bond. Speaking to The Village Voice in May 2022, he expressed his admiration for their trip to Nepal, describing it as a stunning and spiritually enriching experience. He emphasized that it brought him and Zac even closer, proving to be a beautiful and much-needed journey for both of them.
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During that time, the YouTuber acknowledged that their adventures have experienced both positive and negative aspects.
"The most challenging journey I have ever embarked on was the three-week backpacking trip to Nepal with Zac. The continuous days of trekking and all the hardships that came with it made it extremely difficult," Dylan reminisced. "After completing the Boston Marathon, I immediately boarded a flight and endured 24 hours of travel before beginning the trek."
In October 2022, Dylan expressed his admiration for Zac on social media, acknowledging him as a role model. He thanked Zac for always being there for him and growing up alongside him, concluding with a birthday wish and affectionately referring to Zac as his brother. Two months later, Zac and Dylan came together to celebrate their youngest sibling's birthday. Their father, David Efron, had welcomed daughter Olivia into the family in 2019.
Dylan reached out on Instagram in November 2022, sharing photos of him and his baby sister and asking for gift suggestions for her upcoming 3rd birthday. Zac also surprised his fans one month later by posting adorable pictures with the toddler and wishing her a happy birthday. He captioned the Instagram post with "Happy birthday lil sis " as the Firestarter star.
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David Efron
Zac disclosed that his father was the one who motivated him to pursue musicals during his high school years. In an interview with The Star in 2007, the actor from Baywatch mentioned, "I had a typical upbringing in a middle-class family. When I was a child, I wasn't even aware of the existence of this industry."
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Starla Baskett
Zac's parents met at a power plant in the '80s where his father was an engineer and his mother was a secretary. They called it quits in 2016 after welcoming two kids together.
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Dylan Efron
Dylan shared with BroBible in January 2021 about his relationship with his older brother, Zac, highlighting their contrasting physicality and constant arguments. However, he noted that as they matured, their bond strengthened and Zac assumed the role of a supportive older sibling. This shift occurred when Dylan graduated college and began working in Los Angeles, as Zac generously offered him a place to live. Consequently, their connection deepened, evolving into a more harmonious dynamic as they both embraced adulthood.
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Olivia Efron
Zac became a big brother again in 2019 after his father welcomed daughter Olivia with his second wife, Jenny.
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Henry Efron
Zac's father and his second wife expanded their family with son Henry.