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Who is Inde Navarrette? Obsession actor who did an Indian film at 17

Updated On: 09 June, 2026 09:17 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Inde Navarrette has not only won hearts with her looks in the latest Hollywood breakout film, Obsession, but has also proved her acting prowess with her performance as Nikki Freeman in the film, which many have called 'Oscar-worthy.' But not many know that before making it big in films and series, the actress started her career by working with an Indian filmmaker in an Indian short film.

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Inde Navarrette
Inde Navarrette
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Inde Navarrette was born as Danielle Fabiola Navarrette on born March 3, 2001, in Tucson, USA.

Inde Navarrette was born as Danielle Fabiola Navarrette on born March 3, 2001, in Tucson, USA.

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She was born to an Australian mother and a Mexican father. Since her father was in the U.S. military, her family relocated frequently.

She was born to an Australian mother and a Mexican father. Since her father was in the U.S. military, her family relocated frequently.

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Danielle was lovingly given the nickname Inde by her mother in childhood because of her fierce and independent nature.

Danielle was lovingly given the nickname Inde by her mother in childhood because of her fierce and independent nature.

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Inde spent her freshman year at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia before relocating to Los Angeles and attending Redondo Union High School.

Inde spent her freshman year at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia before relocating to Los Angeles and attending Redondo Union High School.

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Inde credits her mother's side of the family for sparking her interest in acting.

Inde credits her mother's side of the family for sparking her interest in acting.

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Talking of her sexuality, Inde identifies herself as bisexual.
 

Talking of her sexuality, Inde identifies herself as bisexual.

 

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Before making it big on the screens, she made her acting debut with an Indian short film, Cross Words Together.

Before making it big on the screens, she made her acting debut with an Indian short film, Cross Words Together.

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In her debut short film, Inde worked with Indian filmmaker Shubham Sanjay Shevade, who expressed pride on her journey after the release of Obsession.

In her debut short film, Inde worked with Indian filmmaker Shubham Sanjay Shevade, who expressed pride on her journey after the release of Obsession.

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One of Navarrette's first notable roles before Obsession was playing the part of Sarah Cushing in Superman and Lois.

One of Navarrette's first notable roles before Obsession was playing the part of Sarah Cushing in Superman and Lois.

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Navarrette also starred in season 4 of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why as Estela de la Cruz.

Navarrette also starred in season 4 of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why as Estela de la Cruz.

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Navarrette's acting in Obsession as Nikki Freeman brought her to the spotlight and earned her the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival's award for best performance.

Navarrette's acting in Obsession as Nikki Freeman brought her to the spotlight and earned her the 2026 Seattle International Film Festival's award for best performance.

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Following the success of Obsession, it was announced that Navarrette would star in the film Invertigo. More details about the project is yet to be revealed.
 

Following the success of Obsession, it was announced that Navarrette would star in the film Invertigo. More details about the project is yet to be revealed.

 

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