Hunter Schafer, renowned for her portrayal of Jules Vaughn in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria, found herself in the spotlight recently when she was detained during a pro-Palestine protest in New York City.
The demonstration took place outside NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Center and aimed to disrupt President Joe Biden’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
The critical calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The subsequent arrest of Hunter highlighted the mounting pressure on the Biden administration to reevaluate its position and advocate for a cessation of hostilities .
for people that don't know, hunter schafer protested before for the end of HB2 law in north carolina and always engaged in political movements since she was teen, hunter always fought for the people rights. pic.twitter.com/mqo94dQi5w
— hunter schafer gallery. (@schaferfiles) February 28, 2024
Hunter made her acting debut as trans teen Jules Vaughn in HBO’s acclaimed series Euphoria in 2019, continued to make waves in the entertainment industry. In 2023, she portrayed Tigris Snow in The Hunger Games.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Beyond acting, Hunter has graced the fashion world, modeling for prestigious brands such as Prada, Dior, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Rick Owens, Helmut Lang, Tommy Hilfiger, Thierry Mugler, Coach, Maison Margiela, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Versus Versace, Emilio Pucci, Ann Demeulemeester, and Erdem.
Hunter Schafer, the talented actor, has consistently made headlines for her unwavering commitment to social causes. Back in 2017, Teen Vogue recognized her activism against the anti-LGBT legislation HB2, listing her among the 21 Under 21 influential individuals.
Fast forward to 2021, and Time honored her by including her in their prestigious Next 100 list, which celebrates emerging leaders shaping the future. The tribute was penned by none other than her Euphoria co-star, Zendaya.
In December 2023, veteran Hollywood actor Susan Sarandon apologized via an Instagram post for the comments she made at a pro-Palestine rally in New York in November 2023.
During the rally, the actor expressed, “Many individuals are currently experiencing fear due to their Jewish identity. They are gaining insight into the challenges faced by Muslims in this country, who are often victims of violence.”
Following these remarks, United Talent Agency (UTA), a prominent Hollywood talent agency, decided to terminate its professional relationship with Susan.
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