Hunter Schafer Biography
Hunter Schafer is an American model, actress, director, and LGBTQ activist who made her acting debut as Julie Vaughn, a transgender high school student, in the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria (2019-present). She portrayed Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) and earned nominations for a Shorty Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a Dorian Award.
Additionally, Hunter starred in the English dub of the Japanese animated film Belle (2022) and made her directorial debut in the music video for Girl in Red’s sing Hornylovesickeness, and Anohni and the Johnson’s song. She filmed her role in Tilman Singer’s horror movie Cuckoo (2022), which is set to be released in 2024, and has upcoming roles in Yorgos Lanthimos’ anthology film Kinds of Kindness. READ ALSO: Clayton Grimm
Hunter Schafer Age and Birthday
Hunter Schafer (age 31 years old) was born on December 31st, 1998, in Trenton, New Jersey, in the United States of America. She normally celebrates her birthday on December 31st every year.
Hunter Schafer Height, Weight: Measurements
Schafer stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 inches (approximately 1.78 meters) and maintains an average body weight of around 50 kg/110 pounds. 34-24-34 inches are her other body dimensions.
Hunter Schafer Nationality, Ethnicity
Schafer is an American citizen of white ethnicity.
Hunter Schafer Education
Schafer attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and graduated in 2017 from the High School Visual Arts Program. While a seventh grader at Needham B. Broughton High School, Hunter came out of her parents as a gay boy but began experiencing gender dysphoria in eighth grade, thus transitioning to being a trans girl in ninth grade.
Hunter Schafer Young, Parents: Family
Schafer was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in the United States, to caring and supportive parents. She is the daughter of Katy and Mac Schafer, a Presbyterian minister, and the family moved between churches and congregations in New Jersey, Arizona, and finally Raleigh, North Carolina.
Additionally, Hunter came out of her parents as a gay boy but began experiencing gender dysphoria in eighth grade, thus transitioning to being a trans girl in ninth grade. She stated that the internet assisted her in coping with her gender identity and contributed comic art to the website Rookie.
Hunter Schafer Married, Boyfriend, Relationships
Schafer is not married yet. She identifies her sexuality as bi, pan, or something. Previously, Hunter was in a romantic relationship with Dominic Fike, an American singer, songwriter, and actor who has appeared on Euphoria.
The two began dating in March 2022 and they first met in early 2021 as Euphoria season 2 began filming. Fike confirmed their break in an interview while at the Los Angeles Times in July 2023. Further, stating that he feels uncomfortable being alone.
Hunter Schafer Children
Schafer has no children at the moment.
Hunter Schafer’s Net Worth
Schafer, a model, actress, director, and LGBTQ activist, has a net worth of around $4 million.
Hunter Schafer Movies and TV Shows
In the HBO teen drama series Euphoria (2019–present), actor, director, and LGBTQ activist Schafer makes her acting debut as transgender high school student Julie Vaughn. Moreover, she portrayed Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023). Hence earning her nominations for a Shorty Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a Dorian Award.
Additionally, Hunter starred in the English dub of the Japanese animated film Belle (2022). Further made her directorial debut in the music video for Girl in Red’s song Hornylovesickeness, and Anohni and Johnson’s song. She filmed her role in Tilman Singer’s horror movie Cuckoo (2022), which is set to be released in 2024. She will also be appearing in the anthology film Kinds of Kindness, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.
Moreover, Schafer is set to star in David Lowery’s film Mother Mary, and Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele’s horror video game, OD. She has modeled for Prada, Gucci, Dior, Rick Owens, Calvin Klein, Helmut Lang, Tommy Hilfiger, Versus Versace, Emilio Pucci, and Erdem, and became the global brand ambassador for Shiseido Makeup.
In addition, Hunter co-wrote an episode with Euphoria’s creator, Sam Levinson, who served as co-producer and was named among the 50 heroes at the 50th anniversary of the first LGBTQ Pride parade in June 2020. She was a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program during her senior year and was listed on Teen Vogue’s “21 Under 21” list in 2017, where she was granted an interview with Hillary Clinton. SUGGESTED: Marsai Martin
Hunter Schafer Hunger Games
Schafer portrayed Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)
Hunter Schafer Dominic Fike
Schafer was in a romantic relationship with Dominic Fike, an American singer, songwriter, and actor who has appeared on Euphoria.
Hunter Schafer Trans
HSchafer unter came out of her parents as a gay boy but began experiencing gender dysphoria in eighth grade, thus transitioning to being a trans girl in ninth grade. She was named among the 50 heroes at the 50th anniversary of the first LGBTQ Pride parade in June 2020.
Schafer was a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program during her senior year. She was listed on Teen Vogue’s “21 Under 21” list in 2017 and was granted an interview with Hillary Clinton.
Hunter Schafer Oscars
She made a daring red carpet appearance following the 2023 Oscars at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where she dressed to flatter her figure. Additionally, she sported a freshly debuted Ann Demeulemeester look from their new creative director.
Hunter Schafer Before (2023)
Schafer came out of her parents as a gay boy but began experiencing gender dysphoria in eighth grade, thus transitioning to being a trans girl in ninth grade.
Hunter Schafer Euphoria
Schafer made her acting debut as Julie Vaughn, a transgender high school student, in the HBO teen drama television series Euphoria (2019–present). Further earned nominations for a Shorty Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a Dorian Award. In addition, Hunter co-wrote an episode with Euphoria’s creator, Sam Levinson, and served as co-producer.