Early Life and Education of Hunter Schafer: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 13, 2026

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

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

December 31, 1998: Born in Trenton, New Jersey

On December 31, 1998, Hunter Schafer was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She later moved with her family to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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December 31, 1998: Hunter Schafer Born

On December 31, 1998, Hunter Schafer was born in Trenton, New Jersey. She was assigned male at birth.

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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.

2016: Stated Not 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: 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.

2019: Preferred She/Her Pronouns and Title of 'Mx. Schafer'

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

February 27, 2024: Arrest at Gaza Ceasefire Protest

On February 27, 2024, Hunter Schafer was arrested along with fifty other people during a Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York City. The protest aimed to disrupt Joe Biden's interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers to advocate for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

2024: Expressed Desire to Talk Less About Trans Identity

In 2024, Hunter Schafer expressed a desire to talk less about her trans identity, wanting to be seen more as a girl, and also noted she was declining "tons of trans roles".

February 2025: Passport Gender Marker Criticism

In February 2025, Hunter Schafer released a TikTok video criticizing the Trump administration for changing her passport gender marker from female to male without her knowledge or consent. She emphasized the importance of tracking such issues in the country.