A Timeline of Hunter Schafer’s Relationships, Past and Present
Hunter Schafer recently confirmed her 2019 relationship with Rosalía. But who else has the actress been romantically linked to?
In a recent interview with GQ, actress Hunter Schafer confirmed that she was in a five-month relationship with Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía. The actress expressed that she felt the disclosure of their relationship wasn't necessary but nevertheless wanted to confirm the union so that they could close that chapter of their lives.
"It's been so much speculation for so long. Part of us just wants to get it over with," Schafer told the magazine. "Ultimately, though, it's something I'm happy to share. And I think she feels that way too.”
For those of you who aren't aware of the whirlwind pop culture craze Euphoria created or the numerous fashion moments Schafer was at the center of, the actress is best known for her role as student Jules Vaughn, whose character routinely explores the complexities of love and intimacy as a transgender girl. In addition to playing Jules, she also gained massive amounts of popularity for her role as Tigris in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and for being the face of Prada. In fact, time and time again, Schafer's Prada-clad red carpet looks consistently earn her a spot on best-dressed lists, with the blush-colored Prada gown she wore to the Golden Globes being just one example.
However, Schafer isn't just known for her on-screen talent or her jaw-dropping red-carpet looks; she's also a human rights activist. In addition to dishing kept secrets about her love life, Schafer vocalized her dismay towards her home state of North Carolina for enacting bans on gender-affirming care. Schafer, being a transgender woman herself, also stated that she wants to avoid being given the label of a trans actress, stating that while she actively advocates for trans people, she doesn't want to make being trans "the centerpiece." She has done quite well in that regard, as she recently added a new role to her filmography as the lead in Tilman Singer’s psychological thriller Cuckoo.
While her professional life continues to thrive, so does her personal life. Below, L'OFFICIEL explores Hunter Schafer's dating history, complete with what she said about her relationship with Rosalía as well as some little-known facts about the others she's dated.
Rosalía (2019)
In an interview Schafer gave to GQ on April 2, the actress confirmed that she had once been in a five-month relationship with Rosalía, stating that they were "once romantically involved." Schafer talked about the years of speculation surrounding their relationship and candidly expressed that she feels like her romance with the Spanish-born singer was none of anybody's business.
“Part of us just wants to get it over with, and then another part is like, ‘It’s none of anybody’s fucking business!’ ” said the actress to GQ. However, she expressed how special Rosalía was to her and that "she’s family no matter what.”
Schafer revealed that she was romantically involved with Rosalía throughout the fall and winter of 2019, indicating that their relationship likely took place during Fashion Month, when the picture above was captured.
Massima Desire (2020)
Schafer dated model Massima Desire during 2020, and while not much is known about their relationship, the internet gave us a peek into their pair's romance via a few adorable snapshots. Neither Schafer nor Desire have publicly confirmed or commented on their relationship. However, based on the pair's demeanor in the pictures above, it's more than likely that the pair were more than just friends.
Based on this article from The Cut featuring Desire, it seems that the Iowa-born model moved to New York City during the early 2010s and attended college in the metropolis. She got her start in the modeling business during college, but once she found her footing, she decided to take her career to the next level and pursue the profession seriously. She has since walked runways for multiple esteemed high fashion brands, including Coach, Eckhaus Latta, Erdem, and Marc Jacobs, and has been seen on the pages of Dazed and V Magazine. When Schafer started modeling shortly after she graduated high school in 2017, Desire was well established in the modeling scene by then, so it's possible the two met as industry colleagues.
Dominic Fike (2022-2023)
As early as January 2022, there were rumors surrounding actor Dominic Fike and Hunter Schafer's potential relationship. As per a DeuxMoi blind item, the two were seen dancing and kissing at an event, and a few days later, a source told the gossip account that the pair were actually in a serious relationship.
On February 10, 2022, Schafer accompanied Fike and several other friends to dinner. While at the table, Fike posted a photo of himself kissing the actress, seemingly confirming their off-screen romance. The caption of Fike's story read, "happy birthday, happy birthday." Schafer was born in December, leading us to believe that this outing was either a belated birthday celebration or that the photo was taken a few months prior, and their romance actually blossomed in late 2021. The following month, the pair made their first red carpet appearance as they attended the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar after-party together. The two looked stunning as a couple, with Schafer donning a tie-dye design gray and muted green dress and Fike wearing a shimmery black blazer with simple black pants and a satin shirt to finish the look.
In an interview with GQ in May 2022, Fike expressed that he was "very much in love" after "developing an attraction [that] sped up so fast." The actor and musician stated that he rapidly fell for the actress soon after he met her. “In those moments, your relationship is accelerated because you're so vulnerable with someone, immediately,” Fike said in the same interview.
In February 2023, Schafer spoke to Elle UK and expressed that they are able to be "a safety net for one another."
"I feel like I’ve been learning a lot about the effort it takes to upkeep it. Because it does, you know, especially in our world. But, to me, it’s deeply worth it," the actress said to the British publication.
However, in July 2023, the Euphoria co-stars split up. Fike spoke with Apple Music podcaster Zane Lowe on the matter, stating that he's taking a break from relationships and that if he were to be invited back to the series for a third season, he'd handle the situation maturely. "We're all adults, kind of. I'm trying," said the actor and musician.
When Schafer was asked about her romantic life in the 2024 interview given to GQ, Schafer said, “I’m still in some ways healing from the last thing,” while referencing Fike. “I want to make sure I’m good all the way before I jump into something else."