Euphoria star Hunter Schafer, who transitioned into living as a woman in ninth grade, wants to move past the 'transsexual actress' label and just live as a girl, rejecting transgender roles and wanting to focus on her work without being defined by her gender identity.
Key Points
Hunter Schafer wants to move on from being labeled as a 'transsexual actress' and just live as a girl
She rejects transgender roles and wants to focus on her work without being defined by her gender identity
Schafer believes that not making her gender identity the centerpiece of her work will allow her to achieve more and contribute positively to 'the movement'
Pros
Hunter Schafer is advocating for personal autonomy and the freedom to define her own identity outside of labels
Rejecting transgender roles may pave the way for more diverse and nuanced roles for trans actors in the future
Cons
Schafer may face criticism or backlash for distancing herself from the 'transsexual actress' label, as some may see it as a rejection of her LGBTQ community