Zac Efron's new girlfriend helps 'calm him down'

Zac Efron's rumoured new girlfriend Vanessa Valladares has "calmed him down a lot".

The 32-year-old actor is rumoured to be dating Vanessa after they met in Australia in June, and sources have now said the beauty has encouraged Zac to leave his partying ways behind, as he's become much calmer since striking up a romance with Vanessa.

An insider said: "Zac and Vanessa are really good for each other. She has calmed him down a lot, and he's not partying too much."

Instead of partying, the couple much prefer to spend their time exploring nature.

The source added to Us Weekly magazine: "Vanessa loves to be active. She and Zac have that in common."

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