Inde Navarrette is facing another wave of online criticism, this time over a playful moment from her Hot Ones Versus appearance. A short clip of the actress has gone viral, with some viewers accusing her of acting like a 'pick me girl' while others insist she is simply being herself.
The debate adds to the growing attention around Navarrette, whose profile has exploded following her breakout role in Obsession. With Marvel recently confirming her as Rogue in the upcoming X-Men film, almost every appearance from the actress seems to be attracting fresh discussion online.
Inde Navarrette for Hot Ones Versus. pic.twitter.com/jpgkufu7pD
— Best of Inde (@xbestofinde) September 9, 2026
Inde Navarrette Faces 'Pick Me' Claims
Navarrette appeared on Hot Ones Versus on 8 September with Michael Johnston, her Obsession co-star. The series from First We Feast puts two guests against each other in a series of challenges, with the pair answering questions and competing to see who comes out on top.
One particular moment involving peanut butter quickly caught viewers' attention. Navarrette was seen tasting it during the challenge before reacting enthusiastically, with the clip soon making the rounds on social media.
For some viewers, however, the moment was less funny and more irritating. Critics accused Navarrette of acting like a 'pick me girl', a term commonly used online for a woman perceived as seeking attention or approval from men by standing out from other women.
'Pick me girl, so annoying ffs,' one critic wrote. Another described her as 'insufferable,' adding: 'I used to love her.'
Others questioned her popularity, saying: 'I'm still trying to understand even today what they're finding so extraordinary about this girl.'
Fans Rush To Defend Her
Navarrette's supporters, meanwhile, saw the situation very differently. They argued that she was simply laughing, joking around and enjoying herself during a light-hearted challenge.
'Everyone who calls her a pick me is the true pick me,' one supporter wrote. Another suggested that Navarrette's behaviour was actually refreshing because she appeared to have a personality rather than simply sitting quietly and looking polished for the cameras.
Some fans also pushed back against the idea that women should be criticised for appearing comfortable around male friends or co-stars. Others compared the reaction to the treatment of actresses such as Sydney Sweeney, calling it 'transparently envy and bitterness'.
The split reaction shows just how differently the same short celebrity clip can be interpreted online. To critics, Navarrette's behaviour felt calculated. To her fans, it looked like someone having fun.
She’s literally just being herself fuck off
— The Period Cycles (@SweetenerPack) September 9, 2026
picking on her because she’s having fun and she’s pretty? damn:/
— 해찬 (@turtleoppa) September 10, 2026
What's Next for Inde Navarrette?
Navarrette's career, however, is moving much faster than the online debates surrounding her. After Obsession made her a breakout star, Marvel confirmed her as Rogue in its upcoming X-Men reboot. The film is currently scheduled for release in May 2028.
She is also set to lead The Waffle House Index, a sci-fi thriller for Apple Original Films and Plan B. The project is another major opportunity for Navarrette following her rapid rise to fame.
For now, the actress remains caught between two very different online narratives. Some viewers see an actress whose personality is becoming increasingly annoying, while her supporters see someone who is simply comfortable enough to be herself. Either way, Navarrette's growing film career means there will likely be plenty more moments for the internet to debate.
