Hunter Schafer: 17 facts about the Euphoria star you probably didn’t know

1. Everything you need to know about Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer is one of TV’s most promising young stars. The trans actress and model is currently wowing viewers with her debut role in HBO’s Euphoria. However, she has been making waves both on and off screen for years. Get to know Hunter here. [Kevin Mazur via Getty Images]

2. How old is Hunter Schafer?

Hunter Schafer was born in 1999. Her birthday is December 31. She is 21 years old. [Gary Miller via Getty Images]

3. How tall is Hunter Schafer?

Hunter Schafer is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Her height is 1.77 in metres. [Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images]

4. Where is Hunter Schafer from? Is she American?

Hunter Schafer is from the US. Her nationality is American and she was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hunter now travels the world for her acting and modeling work. [Melodie Jeng via Getty Images]

5. Who are Hunter Schafer’s parents? Are they famous?

Hunter Schafer’s parents are Katy Schafer and Mac Schafer. Mac is a pastor at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Hunter has three younger siblings. [Melodie Jeng via Getty Images]

6. Who plays Jules in Euphoria on HBO?

Hunter Schafer is the actress who plays Jules in Euphoria on HBO. The teen drama stars Zendaya as Rue, a 17-year-old recovering drug addict who befriends Jules Vaughn. Jules is a trans girl who recently moved to Rue's town. This is Hunter’s first on screen role. [HBO]

7. What movies and TV shows has Hunter Schafer been in?

As it stands, Hunter Schafer has only acted in Euphoria as Jules. However, she also co-wrote the episode 'Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob'. Given her immense talent, we have no doubt that she will be in many more movies and TV shows in the future. [HBO]

8. Hunter Schafer is close friends with Zendaya

Hunter Schafer and Zendaya don't just act in Euphoria together. They are also close friends in real life and often appear on each other's social media feeds. We have no choice but to stan. [Michael Kovac/Getty Images for ELLE]

9. Hunter Schafer is a professional model

Before landing a role in Euphoria, Hunter Schafer made a name for herself as one of the most popular models in the fashion industry. Over the course of her career, Hunter has modelled for brands including Dior, Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs. [Peter White via Getty Images]

10. Is Hunter Schafer trans?

Just like her Euphoria character Jules, Hunter Schafer is a transgender woman. Hunter uses she/they pronouns. Speaking on North Carolina public radio, Hunter said: "I do like people to know that I’m not a cisgirl because that’s not something that I am or feel like I am. I’m proud to be a trans person.” [Melodie Jeng via Getty Images]

11. What are Hunter Schafer's pronouns?

Hunter Schafer uses she/her pronouns as well as ungendered Mx/they pronouns as a formal title. [Steve Granitz/WireImage]

12. Hunter Schafer sued North Carolina over their 'bathroom bill'

Hunter Schafer is a proud LGBTQ+ activist. Hunter Schafer acted as a plaintiff in ACLU’s lawsuit against North Carolina’s bathroom bill. Writing for i-D, Hunter explained: "What exactly is House Bill 2? Passed in March, 2016, HB2 states that users of public restrooms must visit the restroom that corresponds to their assigned sex at birth, rather than the room that corresponds to their gender identity.” The bill put trans people at risk, in particular those who exist outside of and in between gender binaries. Hunter spent months with lawyers, opening up about her life experience as testimony for the case. The bill was repealed, however, more laws have been put in place since to put trans people in danger and Hunter continues to fight them. [Nicholas Hunt via Getty Images]

13. Is Hunter Schafer vegan?

Hunter Schafer isn't vegan but she often eats vegan food. Speaking to Irish Times, she said: "I love [Moby’s] Little Pine in Los Angeles. It’s a vegan restaurant where they have incredible brunch and dinners. They have a really good scrambled thing, amazing pancakes, they have oat milk for coffee, and probably the best vegan pizza I’ve had in my whole life. I’m not a committed vegan, but I linger in the vegan area. It helps that it’s near to where I live, and I like the energy in the restaurant. [@hunterschafer via Instagram]

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14. Who is Hunter Schafer dating?

Hunter Schafer currently appears to be single. However, she could be dating someone in private. [Melodie Jeng via Getty Images]

15. What is Hunter Schafer's sexuality?

Hunter Schafer is queer but she doesn't explicitly label her sexuality. Speaking about her sexuality with i-D in 2019, Hunter Schafer said: "I'm closer to what you might call a lesbian." [@hunterschafer via Instagram]

16. What is Hunter Schafer’s net worth?

Hunter Schafer is currently estimated to have a net worth of around $750,000. [@hunterschafer via Instagram]

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17. Is Hunter Schafer on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?

Hunter Schafer is on Instagram and Twitter but she doesn't have a public Snapchat account. You can follow her via @hunterschafer on Instagram. The social media queen has over 2.7 million followers. As for Twitter, her username is @hunters. [@hunterschafer via Instagram]