Actor Zac Efron made his first public appearance since being hospitalized following a swimming pool incident in Ibiza. Also read: Zac Efron shares health update after swimming incident: Happy and healthy
back in the spotlight
The actor was seen attending the ‘amfAR Gala’ during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, one month after the incident in Spain, according to PEOPLE.
Zac looked stylish at the event, wearing an all-black outfit, including a black blazer, T-shirt, and pants, along with black sunglasses. He was photographed alongside other stars, including Richard Gere and Gere’s wife, Alejandra Silva. The trio were seen smiling and chatting together. Richard Gere, 75, received amfAR’s Award of Inspiration at the event.
The Gala, hosted by Kate Beckinsale, also honored Antonio Banderas and film producer Mohammed Al Turki. The evening featured performances by Kelly Rowland and Rumer Willis.
Zac’s appearance comes after his representative confirmed to PEOPLE that he had a “minor swimming incident” on August 2 while staying at a villa in Ibiza. Efron was hospitalized as a precaution after ingesting water into his lungs during a dive. Security at the villa pulled him out of the water when he showed signs of distress. After X-rays confirmed that no water remained in his lungs, Efron was released from the hospital the next morning.
On August 4, Zac shared a photo of himself lifting weights, writing, “Happy and healthy. Thanks for the well wishes.”
Zac’s work file
It has been a busy year for the actor. He was seen in The Iron Claw, and Ricky Stanicky. Last he was seen in rom-com alongside Nicole Kidman and Joey King, A Family Affair. Next, Zac will appear in Three Men and a Baby, a remake of the 1987 film, and the thriller Famous — both of which are currently in pre-production.
