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Inde Navarrette Gains Oscar Buzz as Horror Film ‘Obsession’ Breaks Box‑Office Records
Inde Navarrette, a 25‑year‑old Australian‑American actress, has become a focal point of awards‑season conversation after her breakout horror performance in the film Obsession. The movie was produced on a micro‑budget of roughly $750,000 and has earned more than $459 million worldwide, making it Focus Features’ highest‑grossing release in the studio’s history. Navarrette, who plays Nikki Freeman, has already won Best Performance at the Seattle International Film Festival, and the studio is reportedly mounting a Best Actress campaign for her ahead of the 2027 Academy Awards. She noted that her childhood memories of Hugh Jackman hosting the Oscars inspired her, and she said she would love to sit in the theater if invited. The buzz is notable because horror performances have rarely been recognized by the Academy, with Kathy Bates’ 1990 win for Misery being the last such instance. In addition to her film work, Navarrette recently appeared in a fashion editorial for Vestal Magazine, further raising her public profile.
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Academy Awards · Focus Features · Hugh Jackman · Inde Navarrette · Obsession
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Obsession was produced on a micro‑budget of approximately $750,000. www.comingsoon.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kathy Bates was the last horror actress to win an Oscar (Best Actress) in 1990 for Misery. www.comingsoon.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Navarrette won Best Performance at the Seattle International Film Festival. www.comingsoon.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Inde Navarrette, 25, stars as Nikki Freeman in Obsession. www.comingsoon.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Navarrette appeared in a fashion editorial for Vestal Magazine. diariopanorama.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The studio is preparing a Best Actress campaign for Navarrette ahead of the 2027 Academy Awards. www.comingsoon.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Obsession has grossed over $459 million worldwide. www.comingsoon.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Obsession is Focus Features' highest‑grossing release in studio history. www.comingsoon.net