Inde Navarrette
Inde Navarrette is an American actress whose early career in television has swiftly evolved into global stardom on the big screen. Celebrated for her critically acclaimed, award-winning performance in the horror film "Obsession" and her highly anticipated role as Rogue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Navarrette's journey highlights a remarkable blend of natural talent and an adventurous spirit. Discover how this rising star is carving out a distinctive path in Hollywood. Inde Navarrette's diverse upbringing, marked by frequent relocations, instilled an adaptability that became a powerful asset for her versatile acting career. She built a strong foundation through prominent television roles, most notably as Sarah Cortez in "Superman & Lois," showcasing her ability to handle complex character arcs. Navarrette achieved global recognition and multiple awards for her breakout role in the horror film "Obsession" and solidified her rising star status by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Rogue.
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Inde Navarrette is an American actress whose early career in television has swiftly evolved into global stardom on the big screen. Celebrated for her critically acclaimed, award-winning performance in the horror film "Obsession" and her highly anticipated role as Rogue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Navarrette's journey highlights a remarkable blend of natural talent and an adventurous spirit. Discover how this rising star is carving out a distinctive path in Hollywood.
- Inde Navarrette's diverse upbringing, marked by frequent relocations, instilled an adaptability that became a powerful asset for her versatile acting career.
- She built a strong foundation through prominent television roles, most notably as Sarah Cortez in "Superman & Lois," showcasing her ability to handle complex character arcs.
- Navarrette achieved global recognition and multiple awards for her breakout role in the horror film "Obsession" and solidified her rising star status by joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Rogue.
Inde Navarrette: A Rising Star's Journey
Born Danielle Fabiola on March 3, 2001, the world quickly came to know her as Inde Navarrette. This American actress has rapidly ascended through the ranks, first gaining recognition in drama series like "13 Reasons Why" and "Superman & Lois," before achieving global stardom and critical acclaim for her leading role in the horror film "Obsession."
Early Life: A Childhood in Motion
Inde's story begins in Tucson, Arizona, but her early life was far from stationary. Her father, of Mexican heritage, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, leading the family to relocate frequently across various states. Her mother, an Australian hairstylist, ensured a diverse cultural backdrop for Inde's formative years.
By the tender age of fifteen, Navarrette had already attended an astonishing eleven different schools. This constant movement, while challenging, instilled in her a unique adaptability and resilience—qualities that would prove invaluable for an actor navigating diverse roles and demanding sets.
After her parents separated, Inde was primarily raised in Visalia, California, briefly attending Mt. Whitney High School. She later relocated to the Los Angeles area, continuing her education at Redondo Union High School amidst her budding career aspirations.
It wasn't just formal training that shaped her—both sides of her family played a crucial role in sparking her interest in acting. Her paternal Mexican family introduced her to the thrilling world of horror films at a young age, while her maternal family gathered annually to watch the Academy Awards, inspiring conversations about cinematic legends.
Her distinctive nickname, "Inde," was given to her by her mother, reflecting her independent and spirited nature as a child. This moniker, a testament to her unique character, would eventually become her professional name. Navarrette also comes from a large family, with an older brother, two younger brothers, and a younger sister.
Building a Career: From Streaming to Screen
Navarrette's professional acting career began with varied roles that showcased her versatility. Her first notable part arrived in 2019 with the Snapchat original sitcom "Denton's Death Date," where she charmed audiences as Veronica.
She then captivated viewers in the acclaimed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." Joining the cast for its fourth season in 2020, Navarrette took on the role of Estela de la Cruz, gaining wider recognition on the global streaming platform.
In 2021, Navarrette signed with Creative Artists Agency, a major talent firm. This was swiftly followed by her first prominent starring role as Sarah Cortez in The CW's "Superman & Lois," where her character became integral to the series' emotional core across 47 episodes.
In June 2023, it was announced that Navarrette, along with six of her co-stars, would be departing the main cast for the show's fourth and final season due to budget cuts. This is a common reality in television production, where financial decisions frequently reshape narratives, though she did make a few minor, memorable appearances in the final season.
While television paved her way, Navarrette also took on film roles, including Teresa Flores in the action film "Trap House," released in 2025.
Breakthrough: Critical Acclaim and the MCU
2025 marked a pivotal year for Navarrette with her starring role as Nikki Freeman in the supernatural horror film "Obsession." The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, before its United States theatrical release by Focus Features on May 15, 2026.
Her performance in "Obsession" received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers highlighting both her emotional vulnerability and physical intensity. Louis Peitzman of Vulture called it a stand-out, while Katie Rife of RogerEbert.com praised how her emotional scenes revealed the humanity behind Nikki's violent behavior. Critics like Guy Lodge of Variety praised her for "acing one of the more physically and emotionally taxing horror leads," with Clayton Davis naming her an early candidate for an Academy Award. The film's impact was even compared to classic horror performances in "The Exorcist" and "Carrie."
Following this success, Focus Features initiated an awards campaign for Navarrette. She expressed appreciation for the film's standalone nature and her interest in continuing to work in the horror genre, noting, "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."
In the summer of 2026, her rising profile was further highlighted by appearances in a music video for singer Sombr and a Gap commercial alongside musician Malcolm Todd. That same year, after meeting director Jake Schreier and expressing interest in portraying Mystique, a monumental announcement arrived: Inde Navarrette was cast as Rogue in the upcoming untitled X-Men reboot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, planned for a 2028 release—a dream role for many and a defining moment in her career.
Beyond these major projects, Navarrette also filmed a lead role in the horror film "Invertigo," which is currently in post-production. Furthermore, she signed on to star in and serve as an executive producer for "The Waffle House Index," a science fiction thriller from Apple Studios, demonstrating her growing influence both in front of and behind the camera. She is also slated to host an episode of "Saturday Night Live" on October 31, 2026.
Personal Life and Passions
Outside of her acting career, Inde Navarrette is openly bisexual. She is also a passionate video game enthusiast, having formerly live-streamed popular games such as "Call of Duty" on platforms like Twitch and YouTube under the username "Indenavarrette," connecting with fans in a more personal capacity.
Filmography
Year Title Role(s) Notes 2018 Cross Words Together Alice Short film 2020 Wander Darkly Young Ellie 2020 Cranberry Nights Juana Short film 2021 #Whitina Genesis Short film 2021 BFFS Paloma Short film 2025 Obsession Nikki Freeman 2025 Trap House Teresa Flores TBA Invertigo † TBA Post-production TBA The Waffle House Index TBA Lead role; Executive producer; from Apple Studios 2028 Untitled X-Men film Rogue Pre-production
Year Title Role(s) Notes 2019 Denton's Death Date Veronica Main role; 10 episodes 2020 13 Reasons Why Estela de la Cruz Recurring role; 9 episodes (season 4) 2021–2024 Superman & Lois Sarah Cortez Main role; 47 episodes 2026 Saturday Night Live Herself Episode: "Inde Navarrette/Gracie Abrams"
Year Artist Title Notes 2026 Sombr "My Body Isn't Ready" Guest appearance
Awards and Nominations
Year Award Category Work Result 2026 Seattle International Film Festival Best Performance Obsession Won 2026 Astra Midseason Movie Awards Best Actress Obsession Won 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Horror Movie Obsession Won 2026 Celebración of Cinema & Television Breakthrough Actress Award – Film Obsession Won 2026 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Lead Performance Obsession Pending 2026 IMDB STARmeter Awards Breakthrough Star of 2026 Obsession Won
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Inde Navarrette
Danielle Fabiola "Inde" Navarrette ( IN-dee NAV-ə-RET-ee; 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). Navarrette 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
Inde Navarrette
Danielle Fabiola Navarrette 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. 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.
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.
Her mother gave her the nickname "Inde" because of her independent nature as a child. Navarrette has four siblings: an older brother, two younger brothers, and a younger sister.
Career
Inde Navarrette
Navarrette's first role came in the Snapchat original sitcom Denton's Death Date (2019), where she starred as Veronica. In 2020, Navarrette was cast in season four of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why as Estela de la Cruz. In 2021, Navarrette signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and landed her first notable starring role later that year as Sarah Cortez in Superman & Lois (2021). 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. Navarrette returned to make a few minor appearances in season four. In 2025, Navarrette played Teresa Flores in the action film Trap House.
Navarrette starred as Nikki Freeman in the horror film Obsession, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025 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. Louis Peitzman of Vulture called it a stand-out performance for Navarrette, especially as her first major role in the horror genre. Katie Rife of RogerEbert.com said her emotional scenes revealed the humanity behind Nikki's violent behaviour and made the character more tragic. 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", and his colleague Clayton Davis named her as a candidate for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Focus Features proceeded to initiate an awards campaign for Navarrette in the fall of 2026. Bill Bria of /Film compared Nikki's impact to performances in classic horror films such as The Exorcist (1973) and Carrie (1976). 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. 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."
After the festival premiere of Obsession, Navarrette filmed a lead role in the horror film Invertigo. 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. That same year, after meeting director Jake Schreier and expressing interest in portraying Mystique, 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. 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. She is scheduled to host an episode of Saturday Night Live on October 31, 2026.
Personal life
Inde Navarrette
Navarrette is bisexual. She is a video game enthusiast, having formerly live-streamed games such as Call of Duty on Twitch and YouTube under the username "Indenavarrette".
Filmography
Film
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role(s)</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>2018</th><td>Cross Words Together</td><td>Alice</td><td>Short film</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">2020</th><td>Wander Darkly</td><td>Young Ellie</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Cranberry Nights</td><td>Juana</td><td rowspan="3">Short film</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">2021</th><td>#Whitina</td><td>Genesis</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>BFFS</td><td>Paloma</td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="2">2025</th><td>Obsession</td><td>Nikki Freeman</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Trap House</td><td>Teresa Flores</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1">TBA</th><td>Invertigo †</td><td rowspan="2">TBA</td><td>Post-production</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Television
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Title</th><th>Role(s)</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>2019</th><td>Denton's Death Date</td><td>Veronica</td><td>Main role; 10 episodes</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>2020</th><td>13 Reasons Why</td><td>Estela de la Cruz</td><td>Recurring role; 9 episodes (season 4)</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>2021–2024</th><td>Superman & Lois</td><td>Sarah Cortez</td><td>Main role; 47 episodes</td><td></td></tr><tr><th>2026</th><td>Saturday Night Live</td><td>Herself</td><td>Episode: "Inde Navarrette/Gracie Abrams"</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Music videos
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Artist</th><th>Title</th><th>Notes</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>2026</th><td>Sombr</td><td>"My Body Isn't Ready"</td><td>Guest appearance</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Awards and nominations
Inde Navarrette
<table><thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>Award</th><th>Category</th><th>Work</th><th>Result</th><th>Ref.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td rowspan="6">2026</td><td>Seattle International Film Festival</td><td>Best Performance</td><td rowspan="6">Obsession</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Astra Midseason Movie Awards</td><td>Best Actress</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Critics Choice Super Awards</td><td>Best Actress in a Horror Movie</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Celebración of Cinema & Television</td><td>Breakthrough Actress Award – Film</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Fangoria Chainsaw Awards</td><td>Best Lead Performance</td><td>Pending</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>IMDB STARmeter Awards</td><td>Breakthrough Star of 2026</td><td>Won</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>