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Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer born on December 11, 1996, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer known for her Oscar-nominated role in True Grit and hit songs like 'Love Myself'. She married Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in 2025 and has a daughter.

Early life and breakthrough

Born in 1996 in Tarzana, California, Steinfeld made her film debut at 14 as Mattie Ross in True Grit, earning an Academy Award nomination. That role launched her into the spotlight.

Acting and music career

She went on to star in films such as Pitch Perfect 2, The Edge of Seventeen, Bumblebee, and Sinners. On TV, she appeared in Dickinson and Hawkeye. As a singer, she released the EP Haiz and the hit single 'Love Myself'.

Personal life

Steinfeld began dating NFL quarterback Josh Allen in 2023. They got engaged in 2024 and married on May 31, 2025. In April 2026, they announced the birth of their daughter.

In short

  • Breakthrough role in True Grit (2010)
  • Known for Pitch Perfect, Bumblebee, and Hawkeye
  • Married Josh Allen in 2025
  • Has a daughter born 2026
Canadian angle

Hailee Steinfeld has a Canadian audience through her mainstream film and television work, including the Pitch Perfect films, Bumblebee, Dickinson, and Hawkeye, which have all circulated widely in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Hailee Steinfeld?
She was born on December 11, 1996, so she is 29 years old as of July 23, 2026.
Who is Hailee Steinfeld married to?
She is married to Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills quarterback. They married on May 31, 2025.
What movies has Hailee Steinfeld been in?
Her films include True Grit, Ender's Game, Begin Again, Pitch Perfect 2, The Edge of Seventeen, Bumblebee, and Sinners.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hailee_Steinfeld
    Supports: Birth date and place; acting credits; relationship timeline; marriage; child announcement.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2794962/
    Supports: Birth date; birthplace; spouse; basic biographical information.
  3. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Hailee-Steinfeld
    Supports: Birth date; birthplace; spouse.
  4. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/hailee-steinfeld
    Supports: Breakthrough role in True Grit; acting overview; engagement to Josh Allen.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/hailee_steinfeld
    Supports: Filmography overview.