In a revealing TikTok video, the Euphoria star highlights barriers faced by transgender individuals under current U.S. policies.
**Trans Euphoria Star Hunter Schafer Speaks Out After Passport Gender Marker Error**
**Trans Euphoria Star Hunter Schafer Speaks Out After Passport Gender Marker Error**
Hunter Schafer shares disappointment as new passport incorrectly labels her gender.
Hunter Schafer, the star of the acclaimed HBO series Euphoria, has come forward to express her distress over a recent error regarding her gender listing on her new U.S. passport. In a heartfelt TikTok video, the 26-year-old transgender actress showcased her passport, which inaccurately identifies her as male despite her submission of female data during the application process.
"I was shocked," Schafer stated, revealing the "M" designation on her passport, while lamenting that her previous travel document correctly identified her as female. She voiced her concerns regarding the implications of such mislabeling, particularly as she is scheduled to travel abroad next week.
Schafer criticized the policies stemming from the administration under former President Donald Trump, referencing his executive order enacted on his first day in office that recognized only male and female designations for governmental documents based strictly on biological sex at birth. Despite previous allowances that permitted individuals to identify beyond the binary, the current requirements restrict U.S. passports to an "M" or "F" marker, reinforcing a rigid national stance on gender.
Having lost her original passport while filming overseas, Schafer acknowledged completing her replacement application with the intention of having a female designation. However, the outcome left her grappling with the realities of potential complications during international travel.
Reflecting on her frustration, Schafer remarked, "It's important to share that it's not just talk - that this is real and it's happening," emphasizing that these challenges affect everyone within the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of socioeconomic status. She previously transitioned her gender markers for her driver's license and identification documents as a teenager, yet noted that her birth certificate remains unaltered.
As she continues her role as Jules Vaughn in the third season of Euphoria, she hopes her experience sheds light on the broader systemic issues faced by transgender individuals and serves as a call to action for more inclusive policies in the U.S.
