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Refinery29
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Hunter Schafer On Euphoria Season 3, Injectables & The Power Of Perfume
Ever wondered what Euphoria 's Hunter Schafer smells like? Consider the mystery solved. As the new ambassador for Angel Stellar — the latest addition to Mugler's growing fragrance dynasty — her aura is vibrant (thanks to bergamot), complex (that'll be the pistachio), and bold (courtesy of heady patchouli). Not entirely unlike her iconic character, Jules Vaughn. Of course, it's Schafer herself who logs onto our Zoom call, and besides being the best-dressed celebrity I've ever interviewed (think hooded halter top and plenty of sparkle), she's also probably the most enthusiastic about perfume. As a self-confessed fraghead, I loved diving deeper into what fragrance means to Schafer — and we also talked tired beauty standards, injectables, and Euphoria 's unmatched impact on makeup trends. Huge congrats on your new role with Mugler! If you could make any smell into a perfume, what would it be and why? A candy is always fun — the child part of me wants that! I would say like a gummy bear — I'm a big sucker for gummy bears. Also, my favourite nut is pistachio, which is a huge note in the new Mugler Angel Stellar. The fun thing about fragrance is that it's all about feeling; orienting and elevating yourself in the way that you want to feel — it's nostalgic. I do think there's a lot of poetry that lies in using material resources to create a feeling. What I'm always going for is a radiant femininity or a soft power. This definitely lives in Mugler Angel Stellar. What's your magic number of sprays for that signature soft power? I never want to overdo it, but a nice distribution is always what I go for. I love doing the wrists because I love the glamour of [pressing them together] and then under the neck. Sometimes, if I'm feeling extra fun, I'll do a spray in my hair. I like to concentrate [on] those more powerful areas. Everyone has their way of applying it. I have this vision in my head sometimes of walking past someone I want to make an impression on and my hair leaves a little waft of a fragrance. Do you ever use perfume to spark joy or shift your energy? Sometimes I equate it to what I aim to do with fashion or the clothes I'm wearing. A good analogy is how you feel when you put on a pair of high heels and it changes the way you walk. I think fragrance has a lot of those same sort of superpowers. Whether you want to lean into something that's more sultry and sexy or something more sophisticated and daytime [appropriate], the fun thing about fragrance is that it's emotional and ultimately rooted in feeling, so that can really help boost [my] mood. Is there a smell or a fragrance that's forever tied to a memory? I always think of my mum's perfume and how sweet it was when I was younger. I get little flashbacks of childhood. The sweetness in Mugler Angel Stellar is grounded in more powdery and creamy pistachio, as well as punchy moments with the bergamot and wood. It's fun because you can find those accents, like a sweet fragrance you remember from childhood, in something new and exciting. You know, I've heard some actors use fragrance to help them get into character. It's not something I've tried personally for work, but when it helps evoke a feeling or stepping into some kind of power, there's something about fragrance that helps us play characters in our day-to-day lives. [It's about] being able to jump between more powerful or soft versions of ourselves. Now for some makeup. I noticed that Euphoria season two marked a sharp shift in hair and makeup, from dreamy whimsy to graphic edges. What inspired the change and how did it reflect your character's evolution? That's the fun part of makeup and the show's approach elevates the more surreal factors. We always talk about playing with a level of emotional reality on the show, and in some ways, season two was a lot more dark and raw — although the show overall is relatively dark and raw! But at least for my character, it reflected her headspace. [We thought] about subtle ways to be able to tell that story without saying it in words or actions. Makeup is always an exciting opportunity for storytelling. Which makeup tricks from the show's MUAs, Donni Davy or Alexandra French, have made it into your routine? I definitely learned a lot about glitter! That's something that I have a lot of fun with. Everyone knows we love to do that on Euphoria. It's interesting because it evolves every season and I'm always learning new things about makeup in the makeup trailer. The first season was more playful and more illustrious. There was a certain sensibility. Season two was darker and more geometric. [Season three] is really interesting — we're filming it right now and fleshing out this new space for Jules. Do you ever do your own makeup for scenes? In the first season, I was really hands-on. One of my favourite looks is the clouds that Jules has around her eyes. That was something me and Donni [Davy] came up with together and I helped draw out the clouds. These days I like to be a little more hands-off just because the character has [evolved]. She's not quite the same parallel that I really felt in the first season. Jules was one step away from who I was. Now she's a few more steps away from me so I let [the makeup artists] take the reins more often. Which outdated beauty rule do you think it's time to retire for good? Beauty is such a fun space because at its core, it's about exploring and feeling good about yourself, but I do think maybe these days, there can be an overemphasis on perfection. Anyone who participates in beauty can recognise that to some degree. I hope that's something we can keep an eye on as a culture. Obviously, we love to go for 'perfect' looks sometimes, but I think perfection can also be sort of restraining as an idea, and potentially boring! There's so much beauty in imperfection and awkwardness. Those are things to embrace, just as much as ideals or perfectionism. For me, it's the whole anti-ageing narrative — it's tired... Some of my favourite style icons are people who are quite a few years older than me. I love looking to people who have been around much longer than me for inspiration. We should be excited about getting older. As far as I can tell, I'm liking life more as I grow older. We should embrace ageing. Do you think experience comes with age? I used to get Botox, but now I'm over it. Yeah! It's really interesting because it's like okay, we start this anti-ageing beauty journey — I am a fan of some things, I'm not saying [they're bad] — but it is something to be mindful of because at what point do you stop and start to embrace signs of ageing or whatnot? At least while I'm an actress, I want my face muscles to work, so that's something I want to avoid at least for the time being. Everyone has their own approach to it, but it's important to be able to emote. There's so much beauty in that and it's something I don't want to lose in the sort of beauty race for not ageing.
The Guardian
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
My unexpected Pride icon: Adriana from The Sopranos fought for acceptance and safety. I can relate
I have never been excited about fancy dress, but when I received the invitation to a Sopranos-themed party a couple of months ago, I knew immediately who I wanted to go as: Adriana La Cerva. As a transgender woman, I empathised deeply with Adriana. I loved her wit, naivety, garish glamour and scandalous moments – the same reason I admire so many of the women in my trans community. Just look to Hunter Schafer or Alex Consani if you want a masterclass in all the above. Some of Adriana's one-liners – 'If you think I'm gonna blow this guy for your sick purposes, you are sadly mistaken' – contain the sort of lewd, campy bravado of a ballroom queen. This is not the aspiration of gender transition, of course. But it does approximate to some of the ways trans women respond to their exclusion by a culture that expects women to be respectable, polite and discreet about their sexualities. But there is a more devastating side of Adriana that speaks to the trans experience: her quest for belonging. She longed for approval not only as a source of validation, but as a means of securing safety and stability. Her greatest struggle was that she craved acceptance from men and the family, even though she could never quite fit into their world. Adriana's death in The Sopranos is devastating. After betraying the Soprano crime family by choosing to cooperate with the FBI rather than face prison, she confesses to her abusive fiance, Christopher. He turns her in and she is then lured into a car and taken to a quiet forest to be killed. As a trans woman, I identified with Adriana, and not just because of that iconic wit, naivety, glamour, and scandalousness. Adriana never belonged. She was beautiful, but in the end, it wasn't enough. For much of the series Adriana was viewed by the men around her as a classic trophy wife: young, hot, highly desirable. This doesn't last. Adriana's deterioration is slow and drawn out. First, she is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, which the mafiosos find sexless and amusing. Then, she reveals to Christopher that a previous abortion may have left her infertile. His cruel retort – 'You knew you were damaged goods and didn't tell me' – laid bare his true feelings for Adriana, steeped in ownership and manipulation. Her infertility is also the first real moment we see Adriana begin to lose her power and feminine status. By the end, she dealt with the same predicament many trans woman face too, fighting for recognition, social acceptance and protection. When I think about what it's like to live by the sharpest edge of patriarchal violence, my own life feels stranger than fiction. Adriana resonated with me because she navigated a world where the stakes were highest for women whose biologies didn't align with extremely narrow standards of femininity, where falling short meant not just humiliation, abandonment and alienation, but life-threatening risk. It's no exaggeration to say that my survival is inextricably tied to my appearance – to my body's ability to 'pass' and conform to misogynistic ideals of femininity, just to exist safely in public. The writers of The Sopranos spared us from having to watch our beloved Adriana die: we hear the gunshot, but the camera pans away. It's tempting to interpret this as an invitation to picture some other universe in which she survives. When I walked into the party wearing her tiger-print bodysuit, the one that went TikTok viral last year, I wondered if I was in some way trying to live out the fantasy that the character gets to live an alternative future, one without the constant threat of patriarchy. Dreaming that it could happen feels personal, somehow. Whatever I hope for Adriana's future, I hope for mine, too.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hunter Schafer eyed for 'The Legend of Zelda' live adaptation?
A live-action adaptation of 'The Legend of Zelda' is in the works! The film adaptation to be made from the popular video game series has been confirmed by the respective studios of the new film's plan. Ever since the announcement came forth, netizens have taken to the social media platforms as well as fan forums to discuss who all will be the perfect cast members, especially for 'Zelda. ' The news of the live adaptation was first confirmed by the production studios all the way back in 2023. Ever since, Hunter Schafer has been majorly considered for the role. The star even expressed her interest in playing the lead role of Zelda during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. She had stated that it would be "so cool" to feature as the Hylian elf princess in the live adaptation. She continued by saying that she loved the game and had played it ever since she was a child. She shared in the interview that 'I played that video game a bunch when I was a kid. That's such a good game." Ever since it was announced that the movie is being made, fans have been making a list of their dream cast. Hunter has been at the top of the recommendations for playing Zelda due to her major similarities to the character. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Learn More Undo One commenter commented on the matter, saying, "Hunter Schafer being Princess Zelda in the Legend of Zelda movie is just peak casting." Another expressed their excitement by saying, "Hunter is a woman, and this is peak casting indeed." There have been a few comments that have been circulating around that do not want Schafer to be cast for Zelda. In response to some of these posts, one fan commented, "People are being transphobic about this but yet don't realise you literally have to dress Link up in female garb to progress in multiple Zelda games… HUNTER SCHAFER IS A PERFECT ZELDA (and human)." Is Hunter Schafer actually being considered for the role? As per reports from Independent, an industry insider had also commented on the matter. It was shared that Schafer was actually being considered for the role after the boom in popularity amongst the masses. An official confirmation on the same is still awaited. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hunter Schafer Urged to Play Princess Zelda in New Movie
Some fans have a clear idea of who they want to play Zelda in the upcoming movie based on the video game, The Legend of Zelda. There's no question that Hunter Schafer, who has starred in HBO's Euphoria, resembles the videogame character. Nintendo announced the live-action Zelda movie in 2023. "The film will be produced by Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director and Fellow of Nintendo and Avi Arad, Chairman of Arad Productions Inc., who has produced many mega hit films," Nintendo wrote then. Some fans are hoping that the Internet buzz that Schafer might be cast as Zelda is true. "Hunter Schafer as Princess Zelda is THE vision," a fan wrote on X. "She's a great actress, too. I'd be so down to see her in the role," another fan wrote. "She's perfect, though! She was born for this role!" wrote another person. The latest buzz came after an X influencer named Daniel Richtman tipped that Schafer might actually be tapped to play the Zelda role, but fans are debating whether they believe it. "IG RPK EXCLUSIVE SCOOP," Richtman's subscriber-only post on X started on May 29. Schafer is "being eyed for the role of Zelda in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie," CBR reported, citing Richtman's locked-down "scoop." This is "in part because of her physical resemblance to the iconic video game princess, CBR reported. A Reddit thread emerged to discuss Richtman's post, with the poster declaring the news "very exciting if true." Another wrote that "she genuinely looks like Zelda." However, others cast doubt on the reliability of the tip. Richtman has been debated on Reddit before, with some calling him an "extremely reliable trailer leaker." His post has people buzzing, though, about the possibility of Schafer playing Zelda, which some fans have been urging for a while. According to The Pink News, the live-action film "will be inspired by one of the most beloved franchises in the gaming world." Schafer stars as Jules Vaughn on Euphoria and also appeared in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, as well as Cuckoo, according to IMDB. The film "will be produced by Nintendo and Arad Productions Inc., and directed by Wes Ball. The film will be co-financed by Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., with more than 50% financed by Nintendo. The theatrical distribution of the film will be done worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.," according to Nintendo. "By producing visual contents of Nintendo IP by itself, Nintendo is creating new opportunities to have people from around the world to access the world of entertainment which Nintendo has built, through different means apart from its dedicated game consoles," the company Schafer Urged to Play Princess Zelda in New Movie first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
Geek Tyrant
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Hunter Schafer Eyed to Play Princess Zelda in Nintendo's Live-Action THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Adventure Movie — GeekTyrant
There's already a lot of anticipation surrounding The Legend of Zelda live-action movie, and now a new rumor has just kicked the fan excitment into overdrive. According to scooper Daniel Richtman, Cuckoo and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Hunter Schafer is reportedly being eyed for the role of Princess Zelda. Schafer's name has been floating around fantasy fan-casting circles for a while now, the actor has a strong résumé with roles in Euphoria , Kinds of Kindness , and now possibly even X-Men , as Schafer is also rumored to be in the mix to play Mystique in Marvel Studios' reboot. The live-action Legend of Zelda movie was officially announced by Nintendo in November 2023, with none other than Shigeru Miyamoto sharing the news himself. He revealed that he's working on the project alongside Spider-Man producer Avi Arad. That last part raised a few eyebrows, understandably, given Arad's inconsistent track record, but it's hard to ignore the sheer weight of the talent involved. The movie is being directed by Wes Ball ( The Maze Runner, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ), who will reportedly tackle this project before returning to Planet of the Apes sequels. Detective Pikachu and Jurassic World writer Derek Connolly is scripting it, and the whole thing is a Nintendo/Sony Pictures co-production. The film is scheduled to hit theaters March 26, 2027, just one week after Sonic the Hedgehog 4 . So, SEGA and Nintendo are about to square off again, this time in theaters. So, what does this mean for Zelda herself? Schafer could be stepping into one of the most iconic roles in gaming history. Princess Zelda is no one-note royal, she's been everything from a captive to a warrior to a literal ninja in disguise. Most recently, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have shown her as a more independent and layered character, and a casting like Schafer would definitely signal that the film isn't looking for a passive damsel. The Legend of Zelda franchise began back in 1986 and has since become one of the most beloved and enduring video game series ever made. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, the games follow Link as he journeys across Hyrule to rescue Princess Zelda and stop the villainous Ganon. It's a classic good vs. evil fantasy tale, but one filled with mythology, emotional depth, and a surprising amount of mystery and philosophy, especially in its later entries. Nintendo clearly sees the cinematic potential here, especially after the wild success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie , which pulled in over $1.3 billion at the global box office. With Zelda, there's an opportunity to go deeper, less slapstick, more epic quest. What do you think about Schafer taking on the role of Princess Zelda?
