Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira, who played Kat in the first two seasons of HBO's Euphoria, says she will not return for Season 3.

In Season 2 her character’s storyline included a lie about a terminal illness. 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.

'Euphoria' regular Barbie Ferreira is departing the HBO series, she announced on social media Wednesday.

“I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did,” the post continues, “and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. “That’s an extension of herself that she doesn’t want to mix with real life; she wants to keep it separate, because she’s scared if she mixes it, it will all go downhill,” she said. 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In a [statement at the time](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-defends-euphoria-production-1235104437/), HBO said that “it’s not uncommon for drama series to have complex shoots” and noted that “there were never any formal inquiries raised.” [spoke to The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/euphoria-star-webcam-scene-overcoming-fat-shaming-1221805/) about Kat’s dual life in the series, where she’s ignored or picked on in high school but has a big online following as a fan fiction writer and eventually a cam girl. [Subscribe Sign Up](https://pages.email.hollywoodreporter.com/signup/) [Instagram story](https://www.instagram.com/stories/barbieferreira/2912183735669484635/) on Wednesday that “after four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary eyed goodbye.” The post was accompanied by artwork by Euphoria castmate Hunter Schafer. [Euphoria](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/euphoria/)’s regulars is leaving the HBO series. [The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-euphoria-season-2s-messy-behind-the-scenes-drama-from-sam-levinson-to-barbie-ferreira-storming-off) reporting in February that the actor walked off set at one point. 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"After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I'm having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye."

[Per Vulture](https://www.vulture.com/2022/08/barbie-ferreira-leaving-euphoria-before-season-3.html), Ferreira announced the news on her Instagram Stories, writing that, “after four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye.” She also posted a piece of Kat fan art, apparently done by co-star Hunter Schafer. Euphoria continues to be a hit for HBO, with its second-season finale, which aired back in February, posting some of its biggest ratings to date. [Euphoria](https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/euphoria) when it comes back for its third season; the saga of fan-fiction superstar/successful cam-girl/regular screwed-up teenager Kat—having already more-or-less disappeared into the show’s background over the course of its second season on the network—has now apparently come to an end.

On Wednesday, Barbie Ferreira announced that she will not be returning to "Euphoria" for Season 3 to play the role of Kat Hernandez.

You have many amazing projects waiting for you💗.” “After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary eyed goodbye,” the actress, 25, said in an emotional Instagram Story post. “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.”

Euphoria fans should not expect to see Barbie Ferreira in season three of the HBO series, as the actress confirmed her exit Aug. 24.

News in February](https://www.eonline.com/news/1321433/how-angus-cloud-first-reacted-to-euphorias-heartbreaking-season-2-finale), "It's kind of left up in the air for now. [But a source close to production](https://www.eonline.com/news/1319350/euphorias-latest-episode-fans-rumors-of-barbie-ferreira-and-sam-levinson-feud) denied the rumors to E! [commented](https://twitter.com/keyon/status/1562577990755975168), "Kat went from having a whole episode about her to 4 lines in euphoria s2 like baby I knew something was coming." Not to mention, last season seemingly saw the exit of fan favorite Ashtray (Javon Walton) when he was gunned down (off-screen) during a police raid. [Sam Levinson](https://www.eonline.com/news/1323008/sydney-sweeney-says-euphoria-comments-were-twisted-in-latest-defense-of-sam-levinson) disagreed over Kat's season two storyline. While her journey of self love was a highlight of the first season, Kat's character arc

Representatives at HBO could not immediately be reached for comment. Kat was the best friend of Maddie (Alexa Demie) and Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) — a pair she ...

“I really think that the fans are really passionate and I do appreciate that because ‘Euphoria’ has really impacted so many people,” Ferreira said. HBO [has denied](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/euphoria-hbo-defends-season-2-production-allegations-1234704591/) that any unsafe environment existed on the set. “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. “Sometimes, things take on a life of their own, and they’re not rooted in the truth, but it’s OK because I know it’s just out of passion and out of curiosity and all that good stuff. Ferreira shared the update via an [Instagram story](https://www.instagram.com/barbieferreira/). [Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-euphoria-season-2s-messy-behind-the-scenes-drama-from-sam-levinson-to-barbie-ferreira-storming-off) report from February 2022.

Barbie Ferreira, who is best known for her role as Kat Hernandez in "Euphoria," has announced her departure from the hit HBO show.

“The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols.” “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.

Barbie Ferreira announced on her Instagram story Aug. 24 she would no longer be portraying the role of Kat Hernandez in the HBO drama.

"What's interesting about this season is there are so many more eyes on it that even the news cycle has been so interesting to see," she said. Series star Zendaya won a lead actress Emmy in 2020 for her role as Rue; she’s nominated for the same category this year. [ her Instagram story Wednesday](https://www.instagram.com/barbieferreira/) she would no longer be portraying the role of Kat Hernandez in the HBO series. "After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I'm having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye," Ferreira wrote. She is often the third wheel in the best Ferreira lightly addressed those whisperings in a

"After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I'm having to say a very teary eyed goodbye," Ferreira wrote. She continued ...

It is centered around Zendaya's character Rue, a teen living in suburban California who struggles with drugs and the loss of her father. She continued, "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. [on the show](https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/27/entertainment/euphoria-review/index.html)

The actress played Kat in the HBO drama's first two seasons.

[addressed these rumors](https://www.tvinsider.com/1035328/euphoria-barbie-ferreira-responds-sam-levinson-rift-rumors/) back in March, telling [Insider](https://www.insider.com/euphoria-barbie-ferreira-behind-the-scenes-drama-rumors-response-interview-2022-3), “What’s interesting about this season is there are so many more eyes on it that even the news cycle has been so interesting to see. She continued, “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. However, it comes after rumors of behind-the-scenes tension on the set of the second season, which reportedly saw a rift develop between Ferreira and the show’s creator, Sam Levinson. [Zendaya](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/zendaya/) as Rue, [Alexa Demi](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/alexa-demie/) as Maddy, [Sydney Sweeney](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/sydney-sweeney/) as Cassie, [Jacob Elordi](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jacob-elordi/) as Nate, [Angus Cloud](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/angus-cloud/) as Fez, [Hunter Schafer](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/hunter-schafer/) as Jules Vaughn, and [Maude Apatow](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/maude-apatow/) as Lexi. I’ve seen so many different things, and a lot of it is untrue, and some of it’s kind of like mundane little things.” [See Also](https://www.tvinsider.com/1056754/euphoria-season-2-bloopers-zendaya/) ['Euphoria' Season 2 Bloopers: See Zendaya & Cast Break Character (VIDEO)](https://www.tvinsider.com/1056754/euphoria-season-2-bloopers-zendaya/) [Barbie Ferreira](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/barbie-ferreira/), who starred as Kat in the first two seasons of [HBO](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/hbo/)‘s [Euphoria](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/euphoria/), will not be coming back for the show’s third season.