'Footloose' stars meet: Arroyo Grande native Zac Efron and Kevin Bacon chat on Golden Globe's red carpet

By SANDY COHEN | AP Entertainment Writer

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They didn’t kick off their Sunday shoes and break into dance, but Zac Efron did come toe to toe with Kevin Bacon for the first time on the red carpet at Sunday’s Golden Globes.

Efron is slated to reprise the role of toe-tapping rebel Ren McCormack in an upcoming remake of “Footloose.” Bacon shot to fame when he originated the role nearly 25 years ago in the original 1984 film.

“Finally, I meet you,” Efron, accompanied by his girlfriend and “High School Musical” co-star Vanessa Hudgens, exclaimed as he intercepted Bacon on the carpet.

The pair chitchatted for several minutes while Bacon’s wife, Kyra Sedgwick, who was nominated for a Globe for best TV actress for “The Closer,” conducted red carpet interviews.

“I was always a really big fan,” Efron told Bacon.