
Chase Infiniti
United StatesBirthday
May 1, 2000
Birth Sign
Taurus
Birthplace
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Age
26 years old
About
Chase Infiniti is an American actress who has quickly become one of the most sought-after young performers in Hollywood. She made a striking screen debut in 2024 as Jaden Sabich in Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent, opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. Her breakthrough came in 2025 as Willa in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination and the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance. In 2026 she stepped into the leading role of Agnes in Hulu's The Testaments, the sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, winning the Gotham TV Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series. Infiniti is known for playing the children of major stars — Gyllenhaal, Leonardo DiCaprio, Elisabeth Moss — and has been praised for holding her own in emotionally demanding roles. She has also been attached to the upcoming film The Julia Set and has expressed ambitions to perform on Broadway.
Early Life & Background
Chase Infiniti was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a middle-class household. Her father owns a construction company and her mother was a stay-at-home parent during her childhood. She attended North Central High School, where she was active in theater and show choir, playing Morticia Addams in a 2017 production of The Addams Family. After graduating, she studied performance and musical theatre at Columbia College Chicago, earning her degree in 2022. During and after college, she performed in small theater productions around Chicago. In 2023, while still doing regional theater, she landed the audition that would change her trajectory: the role of Jaden Sabich in Presumed Innocent.
Career Growth
Infiniti made her screen debut in 2024 as Jaden Sabich in Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent, a legal thriller limited series. The role, playing the daughter of Jake Gyllenhaal's character, immediately drew attention to her ability to handle complex emotional material. In 2025 she starred in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another as Willa, the kidnapped daughter of a former revolutionary played by Leonardo DiCaprio. The film received 13 Academy Award nominations and Infiniti was widely hailed as its breakout star, earning Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Critics' Choice nominations and winning the National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance. In 2026 she began starring as Agnes (formerly Hannah) in Hulu's The Testaments, the sequel series to The Handmaid's Tale. Her performance won her the Gotham TV Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series. She has been cast in the upcoming film The Julia Set, with plot details under wraps.
Career Timeline
Public Image & Style
Infiniti has been branded by Vanity Fair as the go-to actress to play a famous actor's kid, a niche she has embraced with three high-profile father-daughter roles. Her public persona is that of a grounded, articulate young actress who is deeply focused on her craft. On red carpets, she favors classic, understated dresses that convey polish without flash. In interviews she comes across as thoughtful and ambitious, often discussing her love for theater and her dream of performing on Broadway. Her fan base is growing rapidly, particularly among followers of The Handmaid's Tale universe and Paul Thomas Anderson fans. She has not yet developed a distinct fandom name or signature catchphrase, but her reputation as a rising star with serious dramatic chops is well established.
Fame & Fandom (iFAMOUS Rankings)
Chase Infiniti's fanbase is a fascinating case study in modern celebrity: she has amassed a significant following, roughly a million Instagram followers, yet there is no formal fandom name, no organized campaigns, no established rituals. Her supporters are a diffuse, passionate group who celebrate her rapid rise through her roles and her articulate, grounded public persona. They share in her milestones, from her Gotham TV Award win, and relish the inside jokes she drops in interviews, like hiding her One Battle After Another role from her Testaments co-stars.
As of August 2026, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated Chase Infiniti, but she does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, neither the Global Top 1,000 nor any Top-100 scope list. This is a notable status for an actress with such a prominent profile, and it reflects the dynamic nature of fame measurement. Her absence from the rankings is not a judgment of her talent or popularity, but simply a snapshot in time. As her career continues to ascend, her position in the fame landscape will undoubtedly evolve.
Interesting Facts and Legends
Chase Infiniti's name is a tribute to two iconic pop culture moments: her first name comes from Nicole Kidman's character Dr. Chase Meridian in Batman Forever (1995), and her middle name was inspired by Buzz Lightyear's line 'to infinity and beyond' from Toy Story. Born with the surname Payne, she adopted Infiniti professionally. Her theatrical roots run deep, she played Morticia Addams in her high school's 2017 production of The Addams Family. She has expressed a desire to perform on Broadway and dreams of starring in a movie musical adaptation of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.
A widely retold story from her One Battle After Another experience: her parents 'freaked out more than me when I said I was acting opposite Leonardo DiCaprio.' She also famously kept her role in that film secret from her The Testaments co-stars, a story she later recounted in interviews. Her 2026 Met Gala appearance, where she channeled the Venus de Milo wearing over one million sequins, became a red-carpet legend.
Notable Quotes
“I want to be on Broadway so badly. Until then, I'll settle for a movie musical.”
“Playing the daughter of these incredible actors has been a masterclass in acting.”
“I grew up in Indianapolis doing theater, and now I'm on set with Leonardo DiCaprio. It's surreal.”
“The Testaments felt like coming home to a world I already loved.”
Family & Personal Life
Infiniti's father owns a construction company and her mother was a stay-at-home parent during her childhood. She grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a middle-class household. She has not publicly shared details about siblings or pets. As of 2026, she lives in Los Angeles and is not married and has no children.
Notable Connections
Infiniti has worked closely with director Paul Thomas Anderson on One Battle After Another and with showrunner Bruce Miller on The Testaments. Her frequent on-screen fathers include Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), and Sean Penn (also in One Battle After Another). She has also shared scenes with Ruth Negga and Elisabeth Moss.
Relationships & Dating History
Salary, Net Worth In 2026
$1 Million
iFANN Editorial Team estimate
Heading into 2026, iFANN currently estimates Chase Infiniti's net worth at $1 Million. Her primary income source is acting salaries from her screen roles: Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+ limited series), One Battle After Another (studio feature film), and The Testaments (Hulu series). She also receives residuals and streaming bonuses through standard SAG-AFTRA agreements. She has not yet signed major brand endorsement deals or launched business ventures. Given that her first screen credit was in 2024, her net worth is expected to grow significantly as she takes on more leading roles and potentially moves into producing or theater. No real estate holdings or investments have been publicly reported.
Awards Won (2)
2026 · Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series
The Testaments
2025 · Breakthrough Performance
One Battle After Another
Known For
The Testaments
2026 · Agnes
One Battle After Another
2025 · Willa
Presumed Innocent
2024 · Jaden Sabich
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Quick Facts
- Profession
- actor
- Born
- May 1, 2000
- Birthplace
- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Gender
- Female
- Birth Sign
- Taurus
- Height
- Net Worth
- $1 Million
- Relationship Status
- Single
- Education
- Columbia College Chicago
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Chase Infiniti Payne
- Education
- Columbia College Chicago (Performance/Musical Theatre, 2022)
Filmography
4
Total
2
Film
2
TV
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