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Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira is an American actress and model best known for playing Kat Hernandez in the HBO series *Euphoria*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Barbie Ferreira is an American actress and model best known for playing Kat Hernandez in the HBO series *Euphoria*. She has also appeared in films including *Unpregnant*, *Nope*, and *House of Spoils*. Ferreira is also associated with body positivity work and modeling campaigns.

Early life

Barbie Ferreira was born Barbara Seppe Ferreira in Queens, New York City, on December 14, 1996. Sources describe her as being raised in the New York/New Jersey area and as being of Brazilian descent.

Acting career

Ferreira is best known for playing Kat Hernandez in HBO’s *Euphoria* from 2019 to 2022. She has also appeared in films such as *Unpregnant*, *Nope*, and *House of Spoils*.

Modeling and public image

Before and alongside her acting career, Ferreira worked as a model. She gained broader recognition through body-positive imagery and media appearances that drew attention to beauty standards and representation.

Personal life

Publicly available sources describe Ferreira as queer. Biographical sources also note that she has kept parts of her private life relatively low-profile.

Key facts

  • Born in Queens, New York City, and raised in the New York/New Jersey area.
  • Became widely known for her role as Kat Hernandez on HBO’s *Euphoria*.
  • Made her feature film acting debut in *Unpregnant* and later appeared in *Nope*.
  • Has worked as a model and appeared in campaigns linked to body positivity.
  • Has also been associated with online and media projects beyond acting.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Ferreira through *Euphoria*’s international popularity and through film releases that circulated in Canada on streaming and theatrical platforms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Barbie Ferreira?
Barbie Ferreira is an American actress and model best known for playing Kat Hernandez in HBO’s *Euphoria*.
What is Barbie Ferreira’s real name?
Her full name is Barbara Seppe Ferreira.
What is Barbie Ferreira best known for?
She is best known for her role as Kat Hernandez on *Euphoria*.
What films has Barbie Ferreira appeared in?
Her film credits include *Unpregnant*, *Nope*, and *House of Spoils*.
Is Barbie Ferreira also a model?
Yes. In addition to acting, she has worked as a model and appeared in brand campaigns.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie_Ferreira
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, and best-known role.
  2. Screendollars — https://screendollars.com/celebrity/barbie-ferreira/
    Supports: Birthplace, acting credits including *Nope* and *Unpregnant*, and background details.
  3. My Imperfect Life — https://www.myimperfectlife.com/features/who-is-barbie-ferreira
    Supports: Role in *Euphoria*, upbringing in New York/New Jersey, and body-positivity-related public profile.
  4. The Independent — https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/barbie-ferreira-euphoria-bob-trevino-likes-it-b2769692.html
    Supports: Public profile, upbringing, and later-career film context.