Early Life and Education of Hunter Schafer: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Hunter Schafer. A timeline of key moments.

Hunter Schafer is an American actress and model who gained prominence for her acting and activism. Raised in North Carolina, she rose to public attention in 2016 for joining a lawsuit against North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, also known as the "bathroom bill," which restricted transgender individuals' access to public restrooms aligning with their gender identity. Her activism led to her inclusion in Teen Vogue's "21 under 21" list in 2017.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 31, 1998: Hunter Schafer Born

On December 31, 1998, Hunter Schafer was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She would later become an American actress and model.

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July 2016: Wrote Essay for Teen Vogue

In July 2016, Hunter Schafer wrote about the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act, also known as the "bathroom bill" in a widely-shared essay for Teen Vogue.

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 people from using public bathrooms aligning with their gender identity.

2016: Stated She Wasn't a Cis Girl

In 2016, Hunter Schafer stated, "I do like people to know that I'm not a cis girl because that's not something that I am or feel like I am."

2017: U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist

In 2017, Hunter Schafer became a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

2017: Began Work as a Fashion Model

In 2017, Hunter Schafer began working as a fashion model for various brands.

2019: Pronoun Usage

In 2019, Hunter Schafer said she used she/her pronouns, but also used the title of "Mx. Schafer".

2019: Described Herself

In 2019, Hunter Schafer said that she was "closer to what you might call a lesbian".

2021: Stated She Was Bi or Pan

In 2021, Hunter Schafer stated she was "bi or pan or something".

February 27, 2024: Arrested at Protest

On February 27, 2024, Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York City at a Jewish Voice for Peace protest advocating for a ceasefire in the Gaza war. The protest was outside 30 Rockefeller Center, intended to disrupt U.S. president Joe Biden's interview for Late Night with Seth Meyers.

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2024: Wanted to Talk Less About Trans Identity

In 2024, Hunter Schafer said she would like to talk about her trans identity less, as she had moved on from the most difficult parts of her transition and just wanted to "be a girl".

February 2025: Criticized Passport Gender Marker Change

In February 2025, Hunter Schafer criticized the Trump administration for changing her passport gender marker from female to male without her consent in a TikTok video.