Zac Efron Parties in Venice 1 Month After Hospitalization for Swimming Pool Incident in Ibiza

Zac Efron stepped out in style for his first public appearance since being hospitalized following a pool incident in Ibiza.

The actor, 36, was photographed attending the amfAR Gala during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sunday, September 1, a month after the incident in Spain.

Efron sported an all-black look for the glitzy event, wearing a black blazer over a matching t-shirt and pants, along with black sunglasses.

Other stars in attendance at the amfAR Gala included Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra Silva, who posed smilingly with Efron. The trio were also pictured chatting at the Gala, where Gere, 75, received amfAR’s Inspiration Award.

Antonio Banderas and film producer Mohammed Al Turki were also honored during the evening, which was hosted by Kate Beckinsale and included performances by Kelly Rowland and Rumer Willis.

From left: Alejandra Silver, Richard Gere and Zac Efron at the amfAR gala dinner at the Venice Film Festival.

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Efron’s night out came after his rep confirmed to PEOPLE that he had a “minor swimming incident” on Aug. 2 while staying at a villa in Ibiza.

He was then taken to the hospital as a precaution and released the next morning.

Alejandra Silver, Richard Gere and Zac Efron at amfAr Gala Venezia 2024.

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“He’s fine,” Efron’s rep told PEOPLE at the time.

Zac Efron arrives at amfAR Gala Venezia 2024.

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On Aug. 5, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that A family affair star swallowed water into her lungs after hitting the bottom of the pool while diving.

The insider added that Efron was pulled from the water by mansion security after showing signs of distress. He was then transported to the hospital as a precaution because he was momentarily dazed.

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After an X-ray was taken to make sure there was no water in his lungs, he was released from the hospital.

Confirming that he’s on the mend, Efron captioned a photo of himself lifting weights on Aug. 4: “Happy and healthy. Thanks for the well wishes.”

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