Zac Efron Honors Late Mentor Matthew Perry at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony

Efron Credits Perry for Propelling His Career, Expresses Gratitude for 'High School Musical' Roots

Zac Efron received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 11, 2023, where he paid tribute to his late mentor and friend, Matthew Perry.
Efron credited Perry, with whom he worked on the 2009 film '17 Again', for propelling him into the next chapter of his career.
In his speech, Efron also expressed gratitude for his start in 'High School Musical', thanking director Kenny Ortega and producer Bill Borden.
Efron's 'The Iron Claw' co-star Jeremy Allen White and friend Miles Teller were among those who spoke at the ceremony.
Matthew Perry, who died in October 2023, had reportedly expressed a desire for Efron to play him in a biopic.