Zac Efron is 5’8” in feet. End of story. If you meet him in person, you won’t think “wow, he’s short”—you’ll think “wow, his jawline could cut glass.” Height is just a piece of data, like shoe size or how many times you’ve watched 17 Again (it’s nine, and that’s okay).
So let’s stop pretending that being tall is the secret to success. Zac Efron has proved that you can be 5’8”, sing your heart out, survive a bear attack (he didn’t, but he ate a grizzly’s dinner in the wild), and still be one of the most beloved actors on the planet.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go stand on a step stool and pretend I’m Zac Efron. It’s 5’8” up there, and the view is glorious.