Hunter Schafer reveals she underwent gender-affirming surgery

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 14:57 · Archive

Actress Hunter Schafer, 27, has revealed she underwent gender-affirming surgery in December 2025.

Hunter Schafer, 27, has revealed she underwent gender-affirming lower body surgery in December 2025. The Euphoria actor, who played transgender high school student Jules Vaughn in the HBO series, discussed the operation with Elle magazine, describing it as 'amazing' and saying 'I love it so much'.

Schafer began transitioning when she was 14 years old. She reflected that she had previously tried to embrace the gender-expansive part of herself and wanted to make her pre-transition body work, thinking 'there was something really cool and badass about it'. However, she ultimately concluded that medically transitioning was right for her, though she acknowledged that every trans person's path is different.

During her recovery, Schafer rented a large apartment and had friends and family visit while she recovered. She said her daily limit during this period was around 150 steps. The actor has spoken previously about not wanting to be defined by her transgender identity, telling GQ magazine in 2024 that she wanted to 'just be a girl and finally move on' rather than be pigeonholed into transgender roles.

How it is being reported

• Euphoria star Hunter Schafer reveals she has had 'amazing' gender-affirming surgeryThe actress, 27, shot to fame playing transgender high school student in the HBO seriesEvening Standard · 20 Oct, 14:42
• Hunter Schafer reveals she underwent bottom surgery in 2025The actress began transitioning when she was 14 years old.New York Post · 19 Oct, 22:19

In this story: Hunter Schafer · Euphoria · HBO · Elle magazine · Zendaya · Jacob Elordi · Sydney Sweeney

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