| Jules Vaughn | |
|---|---|
| Euphoria character | |
| First appearance |
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| Portrayed by | Hunter Schafer |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | American |
Jules Vaughn is a main character on the American television series Euphoria . [1] [2] She is portrayed by Hunter Schafer. [3] [4] Schafer has said "her personal connection to the character was too strong to ignore". [5]
Jules Vaughn is a teenage trans woman. [6] [7] [8] [9] She has been described as Rue's "on-off" girlfriend. [10] According to Screen Rant , "At first glance, Jules appears to be free-spirited, adventurous and confident. There's a lot more under the surface. Jules battles with depression and has a history of falling into toxic relationships." [11] Queerty has describes Jules as "brave" and "free-spirited". [12]
Jules "deals with concepts related to gender identity". [13] She "navigates her own complex journey of self-discovery and acceptance". [14] Jules also tells Rue's mom about Rue's relapse. [15]
Elle has called Jules a style icon. [16] The magazine has said: "Jules, by far is the most experimental character in the show when it comes to fashion. In a quest to find herself, Jules is constantly exploring her wardrobe in the show." The magazine also called Jules "the perfect hybrid between an angel gone dark and a manic pixie anime character" and said, "Layering is a key part of Jules' costumes—slip dresses on t-shirts, pleated skirts with cropped tops paired with chunky platform heels and chokers for accessories best summarises her go-to looks." [17] Gay Times included Jules Vaughn in a 2022 list of sixteen of "television's most trailblazing transgender characters". [18]
