December 31, 1998: Hunter Schafer is Born
Hunter Schafer was born on December 31, 1998.
2016: Hunter Schafer Gains Recognition for Activism Against HB2
Hunter Schafer rose to prominence in 2016 for her activism against North Carolina's House Bill 2 (HB2), which was widely criticized as discriminatory against transgender individuals.
2016: Hunter Schafer Joins ACLU Lawsuit Against HB2
In 2016, Hunter Schafer became a plaintiff in the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit against North Carolina's HB2, which restricted bathroom access for transgender people. Her involvement brought significant attention to the case.
2016: Hunter Schafer Publicly Identifies as Transgender
In 2016, Hunter Schafer publicly stated that she is not a cisgender girl and does not identify as such.
2017: Hunter Schafer Begins Modeling Career
Hunter Schafer began her modeling career in 2017, working with various international fashion brands.
2017: Hunter Schafer Signs with Elite Model Management
Hunter Schafer signed with Elite Model Management in 2017 after being scouted on Instagram, leading her to relocate to Brooklyn, New York to pursue modeling.
2017: Hunter Schafer Recognized for Activism by Teen Vogue
Hunter Schafer was recognized for her activism, particularly against HB2, by Teen Vogue in 2017, being included in their "21 Under 21" list and interviewed by Hillary Clinton.
2017: Hunter Schafer Becomes U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalist
In 2017, Hunter Schafer was named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, a prestigious academic program.
2018: Hunter Schafer Makes New York Fashion Week Debut
Hunter Schafer made her debut at New York Fashion Week in early 2018, marking a significant milestone in her modeling career. She also modeled internationally for the first time.
2019: Hunter Schafer Clarifies Pronoun Usage
In 2019, Hunter Schafer stated she uses she/her pronouns and the title "Mx. Schafer".
2019: Hunter Schafer Describes Herself as "Closer to a Lesbian"
In 2019, Hunter Schafer stated that she identifies as "closer to what you might call a lesbian".
2019: Hunter Schafer Cast as Jules Vaughn in "Euphoria"
In 2019, Hunter Schafer was cast as Jules Vaughn in "Euphoria", marking her acting debut. She was cast after responding to an open casting call for transgender girls.
2020: Hunter Schafer Named One of Queerty's 50 Heroes
Hunter Schafer was named one of Queerty's 50 heroes in 2020, an accolade recognizing her contributions to LGBTQ+ visibility and representation.
2021: Hunter Schafer Identifies as Bi/Pansexual
In 2021, Hunter Schafer shared that she identifies as either bisexual or pansexual.
February 2022: Hunter Schafer Begins Dating Dominic Fike
Hunter Schafer and her "Euphoria" co-star, Dominic Fike, started dating in February 2022.
August 2022: Hunter Schafer Faces Backlash for Social Media Activity
In August 2022, Hunter Schafer faced criticism from fans for liking and commenting on an Instagram post that seemingly placed blame on non-binary individuals for the backlash against the transgender community. Although she denied accusations of transmedicalism, her comments sparked controversy and discussions about representation within the LGBTQ+ community.
2022: Hunter Schafer Becomes Shiseido Makeup Ambassador
Hunter Schafer became the global brand ambassador for Shiseido Makeup in 2022.
2022: Hunter Schafer Stars in "Belle" and Makes Directorial Debut
In 2022, Hunter Schafer lent her voice to the English dub of the animated film "Belle". This year also marked her directorial debut with music videos for Girl in Red and Anohni and the Johnsons.
July 2023: Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike Break Up
Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike ended their relationship around July 2023.
2023: Hunter Schafer Appears in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes"
Hunter Schafer appeared in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", the prequel to "The Hunger Games", in 2023. Her performance was well-received.
2023: Hunter Schafer Becomes Face of Mugler's Angel Perfume
In 2023, Hunter Schafer became the face of Mugler's Angel perfume.
2024: Hunter Schafer Confirms Past Relationship with Rosalía
Hunter Schafer confirmed her brief relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía in 2024, stating they remain close friends.
2024: Hunter Schafer Expresses Desire to Focus Less on Trans Identity
Hunter Schafer expressed a desire to focus less on her transgender identity in 2024, stating that she has moved past the most challenging phases of her transition and wants to be seen as simply a "girl". She also shared her frustration with being offered primarily transgender roles, which she has begun declining.
2024: Hunter Schafer to Appear in "Mother Mary" and "OD"
Hunter Schafer has upcoming roles in David Lowery's film "Mother Mary" and a horror video game "OD", created by Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele.
2024: Hunter Schafer to Appear in "Cuckoo" and "Kinds of Kindness"
Hunter Schafer is set to appear in two films in 2024: Tilman Singer's horror film "Cuckoo" and Yorgos Lanthimos' anthology film "Kinds of Kindness".