Zac Efron, known for his role in Disney's High School Musical trilogy, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and took the opportunity to sweetly remember his former co-star, Matthew Perry, who tragically passed away in October. The two actors had worked together in the 2009 film "17 Again," which was one of Efron's first ventures outside of his Disney image. Efron expressed his gratitude towards Perry, stating that collaborating with him was a source of motivation and propelled him into the next chapter of his career.

During the star ceremony, Efron took a moment to honor Perry, who was not present, by saying, "I want to mention someone that's not here today, and that's Matthew Perry, who was so kind and generous with me when we worked on '17 Again.'" He continued by acknowledging the impact Perry had on his career, stating that their collaboration was both fun and influential. Efron looked up towards the sky, expressing his thoughts and thanking Perry for the opportunities he provided.

Efron's star is the 2,767th to be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, as confirmed by an official press release. The actor took the opportunity to reflect on his long-standing career in show business, mentioning that he has been acting, singing, and dancing for as long as he can remember. Standing at the ceremony, Efron expressed his disbelief that he would ever find himself in such a position, stating, "but never in my wildest dreams that I'd imagine I would be standing here today."

The passing of Matthew Perry deeply affected Efron, who described himself as "devastated." Perry had reportedly expressed his wish for Efron to portray him in a biopic, a request that deeply honored the High School Musical actor. Efron expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating that it would be extraordinary to take on such a role, but also admitting that he was still mourning the loss of Perry.

The ceremony was attended by director Sean Durkin and Efron's co-stars Miles Teller and Jeremy Allen White, who also delivered speeches. Teller praised Efron, describing him as the first true superstar of their generation. The presence of Perry was felt throughout the event, highlighting the impact he had on those who worked with him.

In a separate incident, Jennifer Aniston revealed that she had been texting with Perry on the day of his death. Aniston tearfully remembered her long-time co-star, stating that Perry was healthy, had quit smoking, and was getting in shape. She emphasized that he was not struggling and was on a pursuit to better himself. Aniston expressed her deep sadness at the loss, stating that Perry's death was a tough blow and that he made everyone laugh a lot.

Overall, the ceremony honoring Zac Efron's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was a bittersweet moment, as the actor fondly remembered his collaboration with Matthew Perry while also mourning the loss of his co-star. The event showcased Efron's growth as an actor and the impact he has had on his peers.