Inde Navarrette
Inde Navarrette | |
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Navarrette in 2025 | |
| Born | Danielle Fabiola Navarrette March 3, 2001 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Danielle Fabiola "Inde" Navarrette (/ˈɪndi ˌnævəˈrɛti/ IN-dee NAV-ə-RET-ee;[1] born March 3, 2001) is an American actress. She began acting in short films as a teenager, before landing roles in the drama series 13 Reasons Why (2020) and the superhero series Superman & Lois (2021–2024). She achieved global stardom for headlining the supernatural horror film Obsession (2025), winning several accolades including a Critics' Choice Award. She will also portray Rogue in the untitled X-Men film (2028) set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Early life
Danielle Fabiola Navarrette[2] was born on March 3, 2001, in Tucson, Arizona. Her father is of Mexican descent and served in the United States Marine Corps, and her mother is an Australian hairstylist.[3][4] Because her father served in the U.S. military, Navarrette's family relocated frequently, and by age fifteen, she had attended eleven schools. After her parents separated, Navarrette was raised primarily in Visalia, California, briefly attending Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia before relocating to the Los Angeles area and enrolling at Redondo Union High School.[5]
Navarrette credits both sides of her family for sparking her interest in acting. Her paternal family introduced her to horror films at a young age, and her maternal family regularly watched the Academy Awards.[2]
Her mother gave her the nickname "Inde" because of her independent nature as a child.[6] Navarrette has four siblings: an older brother, two younger brothers, and a younger sister.[5]
Career
Navarrette's first role came in the Snapchat original sitcom Denton's Death Date (2019), where she starred as Veronica.[7] In 2020, Navarrette was cast in season four of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why as Estela de la Cruz.[8] In 2021, Navarrette signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA),[7] and landed her first notable starring role later that year as Sarah Cortez in Superman & Lois (2021).[9][10] In June 2023, it was announced that Navarrette and six of her co-stars were departing the show for the fourth and final season due to budget cuts.[11] Navarrette returned to make a few minor appearances in season four.[12] In 2025, Navarrette played Teresa Flores in the action film Trap House.[13]
Navarrette starred as Nikki Freeman in the horror film Obsession,[14][15][16] which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025[17] before a United States theatrical release by Focus Features on May 15, 2026. Her performance received critical acclaim, with critics highlighting both her emotional vulnerability and physical intensity.[15][18][19] Louis Peitzman of Vulture called it a stand-out performance for Navarrette, especially as her first major role in the horror genre.[20] Katie Rife of RogerEbert.com said her emotional scenes revealed the humanity behind Nikki's violent behaviour and made the character more tragic.[21] Guy Lodge of Variety praised Navarrette for "acing one of the more physically and emotionally taxing horror leads to come down the pike in a while",[22] and his colleague Clayton Davis named her as a candidate for the Academy Award for Best Actress.[23] Focus Features proceeded to initiate an awards campaign for Navarrette in the fall of 2026.[24] Bill Bria of /Film compared Nikki's impact to performances in classic horror films such as The Exorcist (1973) and Carrie (1976).[25] Following the success of Obsession, Navarrette said she appreciated the story remaining a standalone film, while expressing interest in continuing to work in the horror genre.[26] She later added: "Everything has changed for me, I’m now in rooms I could never even imagine. I’m pitching my own projects and am hopefully can produce and direct my own stuff."[27]
After the festival premiere of Obsession, Navarrette filmed a lead role in the horror film Invertigo.[28] In the summer of 2026, she appeared in a music video for singer Sombr as well as in a Gap commercial alongside American musician Malcolm Todd.[29][30] That same year, after meeting director Jake Schreier and expressing interest in portraying Mystique,[31] it was announced that Navarrette was cast as Rogue in an untitled X-Men reboot set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which has a planned 2028 release.[32][33] Additionally, she is signed on to star in The Waffle House Index, a science fiction thriller film to be produced and released by Apple Studios; she is also an executive producer for the film.[34] She is scheduled to host an episode of Saturday Night Live on October 31, 2026.[35]
Personal life
Navarrette is bisexual.[8][36] She is a video game enthusiast, having formerly live-streamed games such as Call of Duty on Twitch and YouTube under the username "Inde_navarrette".[37][38]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Cross Words Together | Alice | Short film | [39] |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Young Ellie | [40] | |
| Cranberry Nights | Juana | Short film | [41] | |
| 2021 | #Whitina | Genesis | [42] | |
| BFFS | Paloma | |||
| 2025 | Obsession | Nikki Freeman | [43] | |
| Trap House | Teresa Flores | [44] | ||
| TBA | Invertigo † | TBA | Post-production | [45] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Denton's Death Date | Veronica | Main role; 10 episodes | [46] |
| 2020 | 13 Reasons Why | Estela de la Cruz | Recurring role; 9 episodes (season 4) | [8] |
| 2021–2024 | Superman & Lois | Sarah Cortez | Main role; 47 episodes | [47] |
| 2026 | Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episode: "Inde Navarrette/Gracie Abrams" | [48] |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sombr | "My Body Isn't Ready" | Guest appearance | [49] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seattle International Film Festival | Best Performance | Obsession | Won | [50] |
| Astra Midseason Movie Awards | Best Actress | Won | [51] | ||
| Critics Choice Super Awards | Best Actress in a Horror Movie | Won | [52] | ||
| Celebración of Cinema & Television | Breakthrough Actress Award – Film | Won | [53] | ||
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Lead Performance | Pending | [54] | ||
| IMDB STARmeter Awards | Breakthrough Star of 2026 | Won |
References
- ↑ Obsession [@obsessionmovie] (May 16, 2026). "See your new favorite horror duo on the big screen in OBSESSION. In theaters now" (Tweet). Retrieved May 19, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- 1 2 de Ory, Natalia (June 25, 2021). "Meet Inde Navarrette, the breakout star of Superman & Lois". People en Español. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Kimmel, Jimmy (June 6, 2026). "Inde Navarrette on Her New Hit Movie Obsession, Being a Daredevil & She Makes a Wish with Jimmy". Retrieved September 10, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Feneley, Ruby (May 29, 2026). "Why Everyone You Know Is Obsessed With Inde Navarrette". Elle. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- 1 2 Bentley, Rick (March 21, 2021). "Former Visalia resident Inde Navarrette gets Smallville life". KGET-TV. Archived from the original on May 22, 2021.
- ↑ Sarkar, Ishani (May 19, 2026). "Meet Inde Navarrette, who plays Nikki in Curry Barker's hit horror film, Obsession". South China Morning Post. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- 1 2 Haring, Bruce (February 25, 2021). "Inde Navarrette, '13 Reasons Why' Actress, Signs With CAA". Variety. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Fuentes, Tamara (June 11, 2020). "'13 Reasons Why' Star Inde Navarrette On Bringing to Life Monty's Sister, Estela, in the Show's Final Season". Seventeen. Hearst Communications. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (May 13, 2020). "'Superman & Lois': Inde Navarrette To Play Sarah Cushing In the CW Series Based On DC Characters". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Superman & Lois: Full Interview with Inde Navarrette (Sarah)". kryptonsite.com. June 6, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 15, 2023). "'Superman & Lois': Dylan Walsh & Emmanuelle Chriqui Among 7 Cast Members Not Returning, Michael Cudlitz Promoted To Regular For Season 4". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ Holmes, Adam (July 7, 2023). "One Of Superman And Lois' Cut Leads Revealed Their Season 4 Return, But It's Not All Good News". CinemaBlend. Future Publishing. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (January 4, 2026). "'Dune' and 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Stars Have Teamed Up for This Action Thriller Dominating Prime Video". Collider. Valnet. Retrieved August 21, 2026.
- ↑ Saito, Stephen (September 6, 2025). "TIFF 2025 Interview: Curry Barker on Crushing It in "Obsession"". The Moveable Fest. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- 1 2 Shaffer, Marshall (May 11, 2026). "'Obsession' Review: A Chilling Portrait of a Crush Gone Awry". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ↑ Richards, Bailey (May 16, 2026). "Obsessed with Inde Navarrette? Meet the Breakout Star of One of the Scariest Movies of the Year (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Earl, William (September 5, 2025). "After His Microbudget Debut Haunted 2 Million People on YouTube, Curry Barker Brings 'Crazy Horror' to TIFF With Twisted Love Story 'Obsession'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 5, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
- ↑ Clarke, Grace. "Who is Inde Navarrette? Meet Hollywood's Newest Scream Queen". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ↑ Earl, William (May 18, 2026). "'Obsession' Star Inde Navarrette Delivers a Scary and Tragic Performance That Demands Awards Attention". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ Peitzman, Louis (May 18, 2026). "Inde Navarrette Isn't Just a 'Crazy Girlfriend' in Obsession". Vulture. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Obsession: The heart wants what it wants in Blumhouse chiller". Roger Ebert. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Lodge, Guy (May 14, 2026). "'Obsession' Review: Clever, Creepy Indie Horror Applies an Old-School Monkey's Paw Device to Modern Relationships". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (June 15, 2026). "Will the Oscars Be Obsessed With 'Obsession'?". Variety. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Inde Navarrette Sets Best Actress Oscar Campaign for ‘Obsession’ as Focus Features Mounts Full Awards Push (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Bria, Bill (May 15, 2026). "How Obsession Found The Perfect Actress For Nikki [Exclusive]". SlashFilm. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Dasgupta, Karishma (July 6, 2026). "Why Inde Navarrette Doesn't Think 'Obsession' Should Get a Sequel". IndeNews.
- ↑ Curry Barker Initially Planned To Get Tattoos If ‘Obsession’ Opened To $20M; Inde Navarrette Has Plans To Direct – TIFF
- ↑ Miska, Brad (February 11, 2026). "'Invertigo' Traps 'Obsession' Star Upside Down on a Rollercoaster!". Dread Central. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Helps Sombr Fight Off Insecurity in Romantic ‘My Body Isn’t Ready’ Music Video
- ↑ "Gap Launches "Denim On Your Own," a Fall 2026 Campaign Starring Malcolm Todd and Inde Navarrette | Gap". Gap Inc. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ Ferme, Antonio (July 31, 2026). "'Obsession' Star Inde Navarrette Confirms Meeting With 'X-Men' Director Jake Schreier and Would Love to Play Mystique". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ Moreau, Jordan (August 15, 2026). "'X-Men' Movie Casts Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Prof. X, Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Maya Boyd as Storm". Variety. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin; D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 14, 2026). "'X-Men' Adds Christopher Abbott, Adam Driver, Inde Navarette & Maya Boyd; Marvel Studios Pic Set for May 2028 – D23". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (September 3, 2026). "Inde Navarrette to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Waffle House Index' for Apple Original Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0018-3660. OCLC 44653726. Archived from the original on September 3, 2026. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
- ↑ Kaufman, Gil (September 9, 2026). "KATSEYE, Turnstile, Rosalía and Gracie Abrams Tapped as Musical Guests For 'Saturday Night Live' Season 52". Billboard. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on September 9, 2026. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
- ↑ Rodriguez, Mathew (July 7, 2026). "We Broke a One Wish Willow and Now Inde Navarrette and Ethel Cain Are Friends". Them. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
Inde Navarrette, the openly bisexual star of the summer box-office horror sensation Obsession...
- ↑ Svetz, Josh (June 5, 2026). "How 'Obsession' Star Inde Navarrette Went From Twitch Streamer to Scream Queen". GQ. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Ghanem, Michel (June 11, 2026). "Inde Navarrette's real name and 5 more things you didn't know about the actress". HOLA! USA. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Chatterjee, Sanghamitra (June 11, 2026). "Meet Shubham Sanjay Shevade, the Indian filmmaker who cast Inde Navarrette years before Obsession". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ Cremona, Patrick. "Who is Inde Navarrette? Meet the breakout star of horror hit Obsession | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ↑ ""Cranberry Nights" by Sara Robin". Beyond the Short. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ↑ Keogan, Natalia (August 15, 2022). ""The Stories I Tell Are Just a Way To Get To Know My True Self": J. Sean Smith on Her Student Short Film Showcase Winner #Whitina". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ↑ Fuentes, Tamara (June 24, 2026). "Horror star Inde Navarrette is here for all your Obsession fan art". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Trap House". New Mexico Film Office. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 11, 2026). "Obsession & Superman & Lois star Inde Navarrette set for rollercoaster thriller Invertigo from Fall producers". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Inde Navarrette". photobookmagazine.com. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Superheroes, Singing, & Smallville: A Conversation with Inde Navarrette". poptized.com. September 11, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/snl-season-52-premiere-date-first-host-musical-guest-jalen-brunson
- ↑ Fell, Nicole (June 25, 2026). "Sombr enlists Obsession star Inde Navarrette and Off Campus actor Josh Heuston for new music video". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 26, 2026. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Seattle International Film Festival 2026 Award Winners". SIFF. May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ↑ Neglia, Matt (June 30, 2026). "The 2026 Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA) Midseason Astra Award Winners". Next Best Picture. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (August 6, 2026). "Critics Choice Super Awards Geek Out Over 'The Boys', 'Widow's Bay', 'Superman', 'Obsession', 'Good Boy' Dog & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "The Critics Choice Association Announces Full Slate of Honorees for the 6th Annual Celebración of Cinema & Television". Critics Choice. August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- ↑ Fedak, Tanya (July 2, 2026). "Bryan Fuller's 'Dust Bunny', '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Lead Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2026 Nominees (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
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