Former Disney star won Best Shirtless Performance for “That Awkward Moment”

Apr 14, 2014 05:52 GMT  ·  By
Zac Efron is left shirtless during acceptance speech for Best Shirtless Performance at the MTV Movie Awards 2014
   Zac Efron is left shirtless during acceptance speech for Best Shirtless Performance at the MTV Movie Awards 2014

One of the most talked about categories at last night’s MTV Movie Awards 2014 was, without a doubt, the Best Shirtless Performance one. Having Zac Efron win, seeing how he’s famous for his ripped physique, only made it all that much more awesome.

Efron was nominated for his role in “That Awkward Moment” but, before you think of a pun between the name of the movie and the headline above, don’t. Indeed, having singer Rita Ora rip off Zac’s shirt from behind his back could have turned awkward but, luckily, he doesn’t take himself that seriously yet.

You can watch the entire moment in the video below.

Rita and actress Jessica Alba were on presenting duties, with Jessica funnily mispronouncing Efron’s name as “Eefron.” When Zac got up on stage, it was clear that he was determined to do his part and really deliver an acceptance speech.

As it happens, Rita was paying attention to what fans in the audience were screaming – and all you could hear was “Take! It! Off!!!” So, said and done, she walked behind Zac and pulled on his jeans shirt, which came undone. He shook if off then, flexed his muscles a bit, took a bow, and left with a smile on his face.

It was a win-win for everyone.