Victoria Pedretti, born on March 23, 1995, is an American actress who has rapidly ascended to prominence in the horror and thriller genres, earning acclaim for her compelling performances on both the small and big screens. She first captured widespread attention with her breakout role in the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), where she portrayed the tormented Nell Crain. This performance established her as a rising scream queen and led to a starring role in the follow-up series The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), in which she played the complex Dani Clayton. Simultaneously, Pedretti gained a massive fanbase for her portrayal of Love Quinn in the Netflix thriller series You (2019–2021; 2023), a role that showcased her range in playing a character both vulnerable and dangerously obsessive. For these standout performances, she received an MTV Movie & TV Award and earned nominations at the Critics' Choice Super Awards and the Saturn Awards.
Pedretti's early life was rooted in the Philadelphia area, where she developed a passion for acting. She graduated from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2017, honing her craft before making her professional debut. Her transition to film included a notable appearance in Quentin Tarantino's celebrated comedy drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), in which she portrayed Manson family member Leslie Van Houten. She continued to build her filmography with the biographical drama Origin (2023), directed by Ava DuVernay, and the thriller Ponyboi (2024), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She is also set to appear in the upcoming comedy horror Forbidden Fruits (2026).
Beyond screen work, Pedretti has demonstrated her stage prowess. In 2024, she starred in a Broadway revival of Henrik Ibsen's classic play An Enemy of the People and also performed in the off-Broadway play Tender Napalm. These roles underscored her versatility and commitment to live theater. Throughout her career, Pedretti has been praised for her emotional depth and ability to convey vulnerability and strength, making her one of the most sought-after actresses in contemporary genre entertainment. She continues to take on challenging roles, solidifying her status as a formidable talent in Hollywood.