Starla Baskett is the mother of famous Hollywood actor Zac Efron. Here’s everything we know about the woman behind his success.
American Entrepreneur Starla Baskett is the celebrity mother of “High School Musical” heart-throb Zac Efron.
Starla Baskett’s Biography, Nationality and Religion
Starla Baskett is an American entrepreneur and celebrity mother to the famous Hollywood actor Zac Efron. She was born on January 14, 1949, in the United States, where she was also raised by her parents, Robert Harold Baskett and June Helene Glidden. She has two sisters, Maisie and Tana Baskett, with whom she grew up and with whom she maintains contact.
Regarding her ethnicity and religion, Starla belongs to a Caucasian ethnic group, was raised in a Jewish family, and follows Judaism as a religion.
Starla Baskett’s Educational Background and Career
The celebrity mom attended high school and is a college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After getting her degree, she worked as a secretary at a nuclear power facility in Diablo Canyon.
She has now retired from the official workspace and has focused more on entrepreneurship and her children. Her business’s exact details are unknown, but she has been successful, with a reported net worth of $5 million.
Who Is Starla Baskett’s Husband?
Starla Baskett was married to Zac’s father, David Efron, for a very long time, and the couple lived in Arroyo Grande, California. She met David at the nuclear power plant, where he worked as an engineer. They got married and stayed together for over three decades before getting a divorce in 2015, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
After her divorce from David, Starla did not marry or date any other man. She remains single and maintains a low profile, making it difficult to ascertain if she has had any affairs or relationships. On the other hand, David remarried and started a new family some years after their divorce.
Starla Baskett’s Children
Starla and David were blessed with two children, Zac and Dylan Efron. Both children have a name for themselves in their niches.
Zac Efron
Starla’s first child and most famous kid is Zac Efron. He is a well-known actor born on October 18, 1987, in San Luis Obispo, California. He graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 2006. The University of Southern California gave him admission, but he did not enroll.
Zac Efron also attended the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, a theatre company operating out of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. There, he performed in various shows in 2000 and 2001.
He began mainstream acting in the early 2000s with guest roles on some television series. In 2004, he began appearing as a recurring character in the first season of the series “Summerland.”
Zac is popularly known for portraying Troy Bolton, the lead male character in Disney’s teen musical television film “High School Musical” with Vanessa Hudgens.
Some of his most prominent works include;
- ER (2003)
- NCIS (2006)
- New Years Eve (2011)
- The Lucky One (2012)
- The Paperboy (2012)
- Baywatch (2017)
- The Greatest Showman (2017)
- Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)
Dylan Efron
Zac’s younger brother, Dylan, was born on February 6, 1992, in San Luis Obispo, California. He is a social media influencer who is highly passionate about the adventurous lifestyle. Before becoming an online personality, Dylan completed high school and attended California Polytechnic State University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
An avid lover of the great outdoors, Dylan’s Instagram page showcases his many adventures, such as climbing cliffs, skating, fishing camps, and hiking. Additionally, he has a large following on Instagram, with almost 900,000 followers enjoying his adventurous content.
Dylan also documents most of his adventures on his YouTube channel, which currently has over 22,000 subscribers. He dabbles in the movie industry as a producer and extra crew member when not outside creating content.
Some of his movie and TV show credits and roles include:
- 2021: Really Famous
- 2020: By Hand (As an additional crew)
- 2018: A Star Is Born (assistant: Ravi Mehta)
- 2018: Ready Player One (physical production coordinator)
- 2017: Unforgettable (assistant: Ravi Mehta)
- 2016: Live by Night (physical production coordinator)
- 2015: Get Hard (assistant: Mr. Mehta)
- 2014: American Sniper (physical production coordinator)
- 2014: Jersey Boys (physical production coordinator)
Furthermore, Dylan was previously in a relationship with Stella Hudgens, an actress and Vanessa Hudgens’ younger sister. They began dating in 2010, but their romance was short-lived; it ended in 2011. He is currently single, and there have been no confirmations of him dating anyone.
Dylan’s Net worth is estimated to be around $5 Million.
Starla Baskett’s Age
As of 2023, Starla Baskett is 74 years old. She is in great shape and looks younger than her age. The celebrity mum has no online presence and keeps her life as private as possible.
