History of Hunter Schafer in Timeline

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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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.

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: GLAAD Report on Transgender Representation

In 2017, GLAAD reported there were 17 trans characters on television in 2017 and 2018. It highlights the rarity of trans characters and actors playing them when Hunter Schafer joined Euphoria.

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: GLAAD Report on Transgender Representation

In 2018, GLAAD reported there were 17 trans characters on television in 2017 and 2018. It highlights the rarity of trans characters and actors playing them when Hunter Schafer joined Euphoria.

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: 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".

2019: Identified Closer to Lesbian and Brief Relationship with Rosalía

In 2019, Hunter Schafer stated she was "closer to what you might call a lesbian" and was also in a brief relationship with Rosalía for five months. She confirmed their relationship in 2024.

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.

2020: Named One of Queerty's 50 Queer People

In 2020, Hunter Schafer was named among the 50 queer people "leading the nation toward equality, acceptance, and dignity for all people" by Queerty.

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: Identified as 'Bi or Pan or Something'

In 2021, Hunter Schafer stated that she was "bi or pan or something" regarding her sexual orientation.

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".

February 2022: Began Relationship with Dominic Fike

In February 2022, Hunter Schafer began dating her 'Euphoria' co-star Dominic Fike.

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2022: Instagram Post Controversy

In 2022, Hunter Schafer liked and commented on an Instagram post criticizing non-binary activists, which led to accusations of endorsing transmedicalism. Schafer denied the endorsement, clarifying that her intention was to highlight an imbalance in visibility and resources within the LGBTQ+ community.

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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July 2023: Relationship with Dominic Fike Ended

Around July 2023, Hunter Schafer's relationship with Dominic Fike ended after she found out he cheated on her.

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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2023: Wore Controversial Outfit at Vanity Fair Oscars After Party

In 2023, Hunter Schafer wore a controversial outfit, designed by Ludovic de Saint Sernin for Ann Demeulemeester, at the Vanity Fair after-party for the 95th Academy Awards, which sparked significant online discussion.

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: Confirmed Relationship with Rosalía

In 2024, Hunter Schafer confirmed her past relationship with Rosalía, which occurred in 2019.

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".

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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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.

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: Rosalía Referenced Schafer's Outfit for Album Art

In 2025, Spanish pop singer Rosalía referenced Hunter Schafer's 2023 Oscars after-party outfit for a photoshoot that included the eventual cover art of her album Lux.

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.