Trans model and fashion icon Amanda Lepore expressed support for Hunter Schafer's decision to undergo bottom surgery, telling TMZ at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday that the choice reflects Schafer's right to live authentically.
Lepore, a longtime muse of photographer David LaChapelle, said in the interview that everyone has a right to be happy and that surgery can be part of that path. She also offered Schafer advice drawn from her own experience, noting that she underwent the procedure a long time ago and joking that she has made good use of it.
According to Lepore, Schafer is likely to have a positive experience provided she manages the aftercare properly. Lepore emphasized recovery care as a key factor in the outcome.
The comments add a prominent voice from the transgender community to the public conversation surrounding Schafer's disclosure. Lepore's remarks, made during a brief airport interview, focused on personal autonomy and practical guidance rather than the broader debate.