Hunter Schafer

TV Actress

Hunter Schafer is an American model, actress, and LGBTQ rights activist. For her activism against the HB2, Teen Vogue listed Schafer on its "21 Under 21" list in 2017.

Full Name

Birthday

Dec 31, 1998

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AGE

BORN

United States

BIrth SIGN

Capricorn

RElationship

In a relationship

Height

5′ 10″

Net Worth

$1M

About

Hunter Schafer was born on June 15, 1997, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her zodiac sign is Gemini and her ethnicity is Caucasian. She attended Ravenscroft School for her primary education and moved to New York City during her high school years to pursue a career as a model. She eventually signed with IMG Models and has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, and Rodarte.

In 2019, Schafer made her acting debut in the HBO television series “Euphoria” where she played the role of Jules Vaughn. Her performance in the series earned her critical acclaim and she was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2020 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She also appeared in the music video for Taylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" which was released in 2019.

Schafer is a transgender woman who has been active in advocating for LGBTQ rights since she was 17-years-old. She has served as a Youth Ambassador for The National Center for Transgender Equality and has spoken at events such as the Women's March on Washington DC. In 2020, she joined GLAAD's board of directors, becoming the youngest board member ever to serve on GLAAD's board.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1998</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Hunter Schafer is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On November 27, 1998, Hunter Schafer was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Begins Modeling Career</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Schafer begins modeling and joins the IMG Models agency.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Graduates High School</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Hunter graduates from Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Co-Founds a Transgender Rights Group</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Schafer co-founds the youth transgender rights group Trans Student Equality Resources.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Casts as Jules in HBO's Euphoria</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Schafer is cast as Jules Vaughn in the HBO television series Euphoria.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Named a “Face of Gen Z” by Vogue</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Schafer is named one of Vogue's "Faces of Gen Z" and featured on the magazine's October 2020 issue.</p></div>

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2021</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Nominated for a Golden Globe Award</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Schafer receives a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She is Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Hunter Schafer has proven to be a talented actress. She has starred in multiple TV shows and movies and has been praised for her performances. She is also an accomplished model and activist, speaking out on issues of gender identity and inequality.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She is Inspiring</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Hunter Schafer is an inspiring role model for young people. She has spoken openly about her struggles with mental health, body image, and gender identity. Through her activism, she has brought awareness to these important topics and is helping to create a more inclusive world for all people.</p></div>

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She is Authentic</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Hunter Schafer is very genuine and authentic. She is not afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in. Her openness and honesty are refreshing and inspiring, proving that it's okay to be vulnerable and speak your truth.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Youngest Activist for Transgender Rights</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Hunter Schafer is the youngest activist for transgender rights in the United States. She was just 15 years old when she became a plaintiff in the historic case, Doe v. Boyertown Area School District.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Teen Vogue Columnist</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Hunter Schafer is a columnist for Teen Vogue, where she writes about a range of topics such as feminism, gender identity, and mental health.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Worked as a Model</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Hunter Schafer has modeled for several fashion campaigns, including those for Prada and Marc Jacobs.</p></div>

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Starred in the HBO Series "Euphoria"</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Hunter Schafer stars in the HBO series "Euphoria" as Jules Vaughn. She was cast in the role after successfully auditioning for it.</p></div>