Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira, born Barbara Seppe Ferreira on December 14, 1996, is an American model and actress. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Kat Hernandez in the HBO series Euphoria (2019–2022). Born in East Harlem, New York City, Ferreira spent her early years in Queens before moving to Maywood, New Jersey. She attended Hackensack High School. With Brazilian heritage, Ferreira was raised by her mother, aunt, and grandmother, the former two being chefs. Ferreira kickstarted her career as a plus-sized model by submitting her photos to an American Apparel casting call. She has since worked with notable brands such as Aerie, Adidas, Asos, Forever 21, H&M, Missguided, and Target. In addition to her modeling career, Ferreira directed.