Career Timeline of Hunter Schafer: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Hunter Schafer made an impact.

Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and trans activist. Raised in North Carolina, she gained prominence for her activism, particularly her involvement in a 2016 lawsuit against North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, also known as the 'bathroom bill'. This law restricted transgender individuals' access to public restrooms aligning with their gender identity. Schafer's activism led to her inclusion in Teen Vogue's '21 Under 21' list in 2017, solidifying her role as a visible advocate for transgender rights.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 2016: Wrote Essay for Teen Vogue

In July 2016, Hunter Schafer wrote an essay for Teen Vogue about the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, which was widely shared.

2016: Joined Lawsuit Against North Carolina's "Bathroom Bill"

In 2016, Hunter Schafer joined a lawsuit against North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, also known as the "bathroom bill," which restricted transgender individuals from using public bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity. This action brought her to public attention.

2017: Began Work as a Fashion Model

In 2017, Hunter Schafer began her career as a fashion model, working for various brands. She initially planned to attend an arts college to study clothing design, but transitioned to acting.

2017: Met Dara Allen

In 2017, Hunter Schafer first met Dara Allen when they both started modeling; Allen later became Schafer's stylist.

2017: Signed with Elite Model Management

In 2017, Hunter Schafer signed with Elite Model Management after meeting an agent on Instagram, marking the beginning of her professional modeling career in New York City.

2017: Listed on Teen Vogue's "21 Under 21" List

In 2017, Hunter Schafer was listed on Teen Vogue's "21 Under 21" list of women and femme trailblazers and granted an interview with Hillary Clinton for her activism, including her activism against the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.

2017: Profiled by Huffington Post and U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist

In 2017, Hunter Schafer's clothing designs were profiled by Huffington Post. Also in 2017, she became a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

2018: Walked for Nine Fashion Houses

In early 2018, Hunter Schafer walked for nine fashion houses, including Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, and House of Holland. She debuted at New York Fashion Week and traveled to Europe for modeling.

2019: Cast in HBO's 'Euphoria'

In 2019, Hunter Schafer was cast as Jules Vaughn in the HBO series 'Euphoria', marking her transition from modeling to acting. She worked with Sam Levinson to accurately represent Jules' trans experiences.

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2020: Became Global Brand Ambassador for Shiseido Makeup

In 2020, Hunter Schafer became the global brand ambassador for Shiseido Makeup.

2021: Co-wrote 'Euphoria' Episode

In 2021, Hunter Schafer co-wrote an episode of 'Euphoria' titled "Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob," which received critical acclaim.

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2021: Voiced Role in 'Belle'

In 2021, Hunter Schafer had a minor role in the English dub of the Japanese film 'Belle'.

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2021: Named Prada House Ambassador and Included in Time's Next List

In 2021, Prada announced Hunter Schafer as their new house ambassador. Also in 2021, Time named her to its Next list of "100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future".

2022: Starred in 'Belle' English Dub and Directed Music Video

In 2022, Hunter Schafer starred in the English dub of the Japanese animated film 'Belle'. She also made her directorial debut with Girl in Red's music video for 'hornylovesickmess'.

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2023: Became the Face of Mugler's Angel Perfume

In 2023, Hunter Schafer became the new face of Mugler's Angel perfume and one of their ambassadors.

2023: Starred in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'

In 2023, Hunter Schafer starred in 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,' receiving praise for her performance as Tigris Snow.

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2024: Starred in 'Cuckoo' and 'Kinds of Kindness'

In 2024, Hunter Schafer starred in Tilman Singer's horror movie 'Cuckoo' and appeared in one scene of Yorgos Lanthimos's anthology film 'Kinds of Kindness'.

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2025: Starred in 'The Hunt' Short Film

In 2025, Hunter Schafer starred in 'The Hunt', a horror short film directed by Nadia Lee Cohen to promote the autumn 2025 campaign of South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster.

2025: Consideration for Princess Zelda Role

In 2025, a reputable leaker reported Hunter Schafer was considered for the role of Princess Zelda in the live-action film adaptation of Nintendo's 'The Legend of Zelda' video game series, but the role was later given to Bo Bragason. This initial rumor caused supportive and transphobic reactions.