When it comes to Chase Infiniti's moniker, there's no need for riddles. After all, the star of "One Battle After Another" revealed that her first name was inspired by a surprising character from "Batman Forever," Dr. Chase Meridian, played by the iconic actress Nicole Kidman. Indeed, during the 2026 Actor Awards on March 1, Chase told Live From E! host Justin Sylvester that her name was a nod to the Gotham City psychologist and consultant in the 1995 film, who was also the love interest of Batman/Bruce Wayne (Val Kilmer).
As for whether the 25-year-old actress, who is nominated for Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role for "One Battle After Another," has met her namesake, she admitted on the red carpet at the 32nd annual ceremony, "There have been so many times where I've been close to her, but I haven't. I'm itching for the day that it happens. I'm very excited for when it does."
Chase, who previously revealed that her middle name was an homage to Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase in "Toy Story," put it this way, "It'll be a good, full-circle moment." Another full-circle moment for the actress was connecting with her on-screen mom Teyana Taylor after they wrapped the Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film. They didn't get to spend much time together during filming, but during the junket and press tour, they grew closer. "You can definitely notice when me and Teyana are in a room together because it gets exponentially louder," she quipped. "But definitely, we got so close during that time. I feel so grateful to even know her and pretty much be able to call her for anything."
She also had love for her on-screen dad Leonardo DiCaprio. "He was so incredible to me and I feel very fortunate because with him and then the rest of our cast, they've just poured so much love and support into me," she added. "I know I'm in a very privileged place right now, and I'm not taking that lightly, even in moments like this. I feel the love from the people in the room, and I want to give back as much as they're giving me."
