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Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and activist known for playing Jules Vaughn in HBO’s series Euphoria.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and activist. She is best known for portraying Jules Vaughn in HBO’s series Euphoria. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, she is a transgender woman and has been involved in LGBTQ activism.

Early life and background

Hunter Schafer was born on December 31, 1998, in Trenton, New Jersey, and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Biographical sources describe her as transgender, and she transitioned while still in school.

Acting career

Schafer’s breakout role was Jules Vaughn in HBO’s Euphoria, which began in 2019. She later appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) as Tigris Snow.

Modeling and activism

Before and alongside acting, Schafer worked as a model. She became publicly known for LGBTQ activism, particularly in areas of transgender visibility and rights.

Personal life

Schafer has spoken publicly about being transgender, and biographical sources identify her as a transgender woman. In 2024, she confirmed a past relationship with Rosalía that lasted about five months in 2019.

Key facts

Hunter Schafer was born on December 31, 1998, in Trenton, New Jersey.
She is best known for playing Jules Vaughn in HBO’s Euphoria.
She identifies as a transgender woman and transitioned during childhood.
She appeared as Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023).
She confirmed a five-month relationship with Rosalía in 2019.

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Canadian context

Hunter Schafer has relevance to Canadian readers through international streaming and film coverage, including Euphoria and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. No specific Canada-only connection is established in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hunter Schafer?

Hunter Schafer is an American actress, model, and activist best known for playing Jules Vaughn in Euphoria.

How old is Hunter Schafer?

Hunter Schafer was born on December 31, 1998.

What movies is Hunter Schafer in?

She played Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023).

Hunter Schafer Euphoria role

She plays Jules Vaughn in HBO’s Euphoria, beginning with the show’s 2019 debut.

Is Hunter Schafer transgender?

Yes. Biographical sources identify her as a transgender woman and say she transitioned during childhood or adolescence.

Hunter Schafer relationship with Rosalía

In 2024, Schafer confirmed she and Rosalía dated for about five months in 2019 after meeting during a fashion-week event.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Schafer
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, transition/background, and basic biographical details.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9476408/
Supports: Age and identification of Schafer as the actress who plays Jules Vaughn in Euphoria.
University of North Carolina School of the Arts — https://www.uncsa.edu/design-production/alumni-stories/hunter-schafer.aspx
Supports: Early career, first acting role in Euphoria, and professional background.
The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/30/style/hunter-schafer-transgender-activist-model.html
Supports: Modeling background, activism, and transgender identity reporting.
American Civil Liberties Union — https://www.aclu.org/bios/hunter-schafer
Supports: Transgender identity and early activism related to bathroom access and gender identity issues.
Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://www.es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Schafer
Supports: Relationship with Rosalía and confirmation of the 2019 five-month relationship.
Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Schafer
Supports: General biography and later film credit references.