Actor Hunter Schafer shared in a new interview that she underwent gender-affirming bottom surgery last December.

Actor Hunter Schafer has revealed she underwent gender-affirming bottom surgery in December. In an interview with Elle magazine, the Euphoria star described the process as a positive experience and discussed her evolving understanding of her gender identity. During her recovery, she stayed in a rented apartment where she was limited to approximately 150 steps per day and required to remain lying flat.

Reflecting on Gender Identity

Schafer explained that while she previously embraced a more fluid approach to her gender, she has arrived at a clearer, "flatter" understanding of herself as a woman. She noted that her decision to pursue medical transition came after struggling to reconcile her personal identity with the realities of the world. She described this evolution as part of the "magical thing about queerness," which she views as a journey of growth and expansion.

Professional and Personal Context

The actor also addressed previous challenges regarding her public identity, noting that she has worked to avoid being defined solely by her status as a trans woman. Schafer, who recently appeared in the final season of Euphoria and the film Mother Mary, is set to star in the upcoming series Blade Runner 2099 alongside Michelle Yeoh. She also recounted a past experience where her U.S. passport was marked with an 'M' despite her application, stating that while the administrative hurdle was difficult, it did not change her identity.