Hunter Schafer is one of the many breakout stars from HBO’s Euphoria and has become widely known for her portrayal of Jules Vaughn, a transgender teenager in the show. Her character navigates through love, identity, self-discovery, and eventually unapologetic authenticity.
Schafer herself is trans in real life, and her journey hasn’t been without challenges. Recently she’s found herself in a deeply personal yet political issue, but will that change her approach towards how she voices her opinions about gender identity in public?
Euphoria star Hunter Schafer on identity, being trans, and famous
Hunter Schafer has empowered many to embrace their true selves through her character in Euphoria, and she has shown her unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. But Schafer has also distanced herself from the label of being an activist, and she addressed the same in an interview with Rolling Stone.
I just happen to be a person who’s part of a marginalized community in the public eye, and people love to call me an activist. It’s like, ‘No. I’m just a tranny who’s famous,’ you know?
In another interview with GQ, the actress expressed how she was exhausted by constantly having to talk about being transgender. To her, it felt reductive, and she simply wanted to “be a girl and finally move on.”
Her comments highlight the broader desire of people within the LGBTQ+ community to be seen as more than their gender or sexual identity. In Schafer’s case, she wants her talent and artistry to take center stage, not her gender.
Hunter Schafer’s recent passport controversy
In a recent TikTok video, Hunter Schafer revealed an unsettling experience. She spoke about how her new U.S. passport listed her as male, even though she had selected female on the application (via BBC). She even showed the “M” marker on her travel document, expressing her disbelief about her situation.
Her previous passport did list her as a female, but the new policies under Donald Trump’s administration have forced the actress to confront a reality that everyone hoped to leave behind. “I just feel like it’s important to share that it’s not just talk—that this is real and it’s happening,” she told fans.
So perhaps this incident will change her outlook, and push her more toward activism. But regardless of whether or not she officially gets involved in the political side of things, Schafer is still using her platform to shed light on issues that matter.
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