Euphoria fans devastated as Barbie Ferreira quits show: ‘She deserves better’

Euphoria star Barbie Ferreira has given a “very teary goodbye” to her character in the hit HBO show, announcing her departure ahead of season three.

The actor has played chaotic teen Kat Hernandez in Euphoria since it started airing in 2019. 

Taking to her Instagram, Ferreira shared fan art made by co-star Hunter Schafer alongside a poignant message. 

“After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character, Kat, I’m having to say a very teary goodbye,” she wrote.
“I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it. Love you Katherine Hernandez.”

Barbie Ferreira posts her goodbye to her Instagram story. (Instagram/Barbie Ferreira)

It comes after much speculation and reports that Barbie Ferreira and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson had fallen out over the direction of her character.