Facts About Danielle Navarrette ๐ŸŽญ


Danielle Fabiola โ€œIndeโ€ Navarrette was born on March 3, 2001, in Tucson, Arizona. She is an American actress known for her breakout role as Nikki Freeman in the 2026 horror film Obsession.

๐ŸŒ Early Life

Navarrette was born to an Australian mother and a Mexican father. Due to her fatherโ€™s U.S. military service, her family moved frequently, and she attended eleven different schools by age 15.

After her parentsโ€™ separation, she grew up primarily in Visalia, California. She spent her freshman year at Mt. Whitney High School before moving to Los Angeles and attending Redondo Union High School.

๐ŸŽฌ Acting Inspiration

Navarrette credits her motherโ€™s side of the family for sparking her interest in acting. The family regularly watched the Academy Awards, hosted scary movies at her grandmotherโ€™s house, and discussed actresses such as Julia Roberts and Audrey Hepburn.

๐Ÿ“บ Early Roles

Her first role was in the Snapchat original sitcom Dentonโ€™s Death Date, where she played Veronica. She was then cast in season 4 of Netflixโ€™s 13 Reasons Why as Estela de la Cruz.

Her first notable starring role was as Sarah Cushing in Superman & Lois (2021โ€“2024). In June 2023, it was announced that Navarrette and six co-stars would depart the show for the fourth season due to budget cuts, though she returned for minor appearances in season 4.

๐ŸŽฅ Film Career

In 2025, Navarrette played Teresa Flores in the action film Trap House. That same year, she was announced to star as Nikki Freeman in the horror film Obsession, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025.

Her performance earned her the 2026 Seattle International Film Festivalโ€™s award for best performance. In 2026, it was announced she would star in the film Invertigo, with a release date yet to be announced.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Personal Life

Navarrette is bisexual. She used to live-stream on Twitch and has an older brother named Amani.

Category Detail Year Source
Birth Born March 3, 2001 in Tucson, Arizona 2001 [1]
Breakout Role Nikki Freeman in Obsession 2026 [3][4]
TV Role Sarah Cushing in Superman & Lois 2021โ€“2024 [5][6]
Award Seattle International Film Festival best performance 2026 [17]
๐ŸŽฌ Danielle Navarrette is an American actress born in 2001 who rose to fame with her award-winning role in the 2026 horror film Obsession. She is also known for playing Sarah Cushing on Superman & Lois and has appeared in 13 Reasons Why and Trap House. She is bisexual and has an older brother named Amani.