12. Zac Efron — From High School Musical to Adventurer
Zac Efron’s rise as Troy Bolton in High School Musical made him a heartthrob overnight. His singing, dancing, and all-American charm seemed to set him up for a traditional Hollywood career.
Instead, Efron branched out. He took on comedies like Neighbors, but also began exploring wellness and travel. His Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron showed him learning about sustainability and global health.
The shift from Disney golden boy to wellness explorer was not expected, but it helped him stay relevant while broadening his audience.
