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Entertainment · October 19, 2026

Hunter Schafer reveals she underwent bottom surgery in 2025

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Actress Hunter Schafer revealed in an October 2024 interview with Elle magazine that she underwent gender-affirming 'bottom surgery' in December 2025. Schafer, known for her role in Euphoria, described the procedure as 'amazing' and expressed that it helped align her physical self with her identity as a woman. She shared details about her recovery process, during which she was restricted to 150 steps per day, and discussed the tension between theoretical queerness and the reality of living in the world. While she previously expressed a desire to avoid being defined solely by her trans identity or playing only trans roles, she noted in this interview a new interest in starring in a 'trans girl rom-com.'

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Hunter Schafer underwent gender-affirming surgery in December 2025.
  • The revelation came in an interview with Elle magazine published in October 2024.
  • Schafer described the surgery as 'amazing' and said she 'loves it so much.'
  • She began her transition at the age of 14.
  • During recovery, she was limited to walking approximately 150 steps per day.

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  • Schafer mentioned she rented a large apartment and had friends and family visit during her recovery.
  • Schafer expressed interest in making a 'trans girl rom-com.'
  • Schafer commented on her U.S. passport marking her gender as male due to a Trump administration executive order.
  • She noted she had previously turned down many trans-specific roles to avoid being pigeonholed.

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