Rosalía Rejects Labels After Hunter Schafer Romance; Euphoria Role and Friendship Stay Front and Center
Kai Montgomery here. Oh, wonderful, another celebrity insists on being left alone about something everyone else thinks they own. But yes, Rosalía has spoken up about her sexuality and relationships, and she did it without wrapping herself in a neat little label.
Let’s get the facts out: Hunter Schafer confirmed in April 2024 that she and Rosalía were “once romantically involved” for about five months back in 2019, telling GQ that part of her wanted to set the record straight while another part felt it was nobody’s business. Now Rosalía has replied. In an interview with Elle published August 14, she said, “No, I do not pressure myself. I think of freedom. That’s what guides me.” Translation: she won’t be shoved into a box just so tabloids have something tidy to chew on.
Yes, the timeline matters. Rosalía and Schafer’s relationship predates Rosalía’s high-profile romance and engagement with musician Rauw Alejandro, which ended in 2023 after roughly three years together. Schafer has described her connection with Rosalía as meaningful, calling Rosalía “family no matter what” while also confirming that they remain close and supportive friends as they navigate overlapping professional terrain.
Speaking of work, the personal and the professional collide because Rosalía is set to appear in the upcoming season of Euphoria, where she joins Schafer, Zendaya, and Jacob Elordi. Series creator Sam Levinson gushed to Elle about Rosalía’s instincts on set, saying he loves “unleashing her on a scene” and appreciates her bilingual performance in English and Spanish. So while gossip columns are busy connecting romantic dots, the cast and creators are focused on what matters for the show: chemistry, performance, and storytelling.
This whole saga shows how celebrity relationships stay sticky long after they end. Schafer’s decision to confirm the 2019 relationship in GQ was partly about quashing speculation; Rosalía’s comment to Elle is about refusing external pressure to define herself. Both are accurate, public statements from credible interviews, not idle rumor. They also reflect a common modern stance among public figures who prefer to keep the nuance of private life private while acknowledging what’s true when it needs saying.
Of course, people will still gossip. Fans and outlets have connected this situation to broader Euphoria headlines—Zendaya’s engagement to Tom Holland surfaced in January 2025 and dominated headlines, while other cast members’ relationship histories continue to be parsed. But the important takeaway here is simple and boringly mature: Rosalía won’t be pushed into a label for anyone’s convenience, Hunter and Rosalía were briefly romantic in 2019 and remain friends, and Rosalía’s Euphoria work is being praised by the showrunner.
So there you go. Don’t expect a tidy pronoun press conference. Expect a talented artist who chooses freedom over categories and a TV season where the offscreen relationships are interesting but secondary to the work.
And yes, I’m aware that’s not as salacious as some of you hoped. Tough luck.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Elle, GQ, E! News
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
