Being a part of Hollywood, Hailee Steinfeld has had a long way from when she started. Born on December 11, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, she is a Sagittarius now aged 29. This talented actress, singer, and soon-to-be mother has received huge affection with #808 on the most popular list on Famous Birthdays. Let's see how this talented girl has made a journey from her debut success to announcing her blissful improvement!
Early Years and The Big Breakthrough
In a creative background, Hailee has a supporting family. Her parents are Cheri and Peter Steinfeld, who encouraged her interests. Additionally, she has a brother named Griffin who is older than her. At a young age of eight, Hailee acted in short movies. She was homeschooling from the age of 11 until high school, which allowed her to pursue her career.
Her breakthrough came when she was merely 14 years old. In 2010, she appeared in the remake of True Grit, a classic Western film that has been considered a timeless piece of art. It is worth noting that she won her first Oscar nomination, which was for Best Supporting Actress, for playing the character of Mattie Ross. Can she really go head-to-head with stars such as Jeff Bridges, with whom she starred in True Grit, and Matt Damon, with whom she appeared in Atlas Shrugged ?
Increased Demand for Movies and Television Shows
But that wasn't the end of Hailee's acting career. In 2013, she acted as Juliet in Romeo & Juliet as well as Petra in Ender's Game. This showed that she is capable of handling large productions. Later, she appeared in Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015, where she joined the fun acapella band as Emily Junk. This brought her to Pitch Perfect 3.
She excelled in The Edge of Seventeen (2016), a teen drama. Her performance, which is honest to a fault, has been commended by critics. In 2018, Hailee provided the voice for the animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, playing the role of Gwen Stacy. Her acting skills brought the cartoon to life, especially in the exciting combat scenes. Later in the same year, she appeared in Bumblebee, the sweet Transformers spin-off, as Charlie Watson.
On television, she portrayed the poet Emily Dickinson in the series Dickinson, which is an Apple TV+ series. It’s a blend of historical drama with a modern touch, which she portrayed perfectly with the quirky, fearless, and bold persona. Recently, she appeared in Sinners, a horror movie that is directed by Ryan Coogler, with Michael B. Jordan.
Looking ahead, Hailee is teamed with Miles Teller in Winter Games, a sports rom-com released by Paramount. Her career is steadily expanding to include a range of movies, from blockbuster titles to more serious ones.
A Voice That Captivates: Her Music Journey
Actress Hailee is also a singer. In 2015, she released her debut EP titled Haiz. The debut single, "Love Myself," is a huge success, with a catchy and encouraging message. "Starving" is her other single that became a success, as it includes a collaboration with Greyyx and Zedd.
She temporarily abandoned her music career to pursue acting but hinted that she might return. Fans are eagerly waiting to hear more songs from this multi-skilled star.
Fun Trivia & Connections
She starred in the music video of "Bad Blood" by Taylor Swift in 2015, contributing to the storyline of the epic feud. She has been associated with other celebrities as well, as evident from the list of her attachments that includes Emma Watson, Sydney Sweeney, and others from the page of famous actresses in movies on Famous Birthdays. Born in 1996, she is with the likes of Zendaya, Tom Holland, Noah Centineo, et cetera.
Love Story with Josh Allen
The most exciting part, though, is that Hailee has a life that is full of romance as well. In 2018, she dated Niall Horan, a singer, while in 2017, she dated a model named Cameron Smoller. The best part, though, is that her actual partner came in the form of NFL quarterback Josh Allen from the Buffalo Bills. The two started dating in 2023, became engaged in November 2024, married in May 2025, and now
The Big News: Baby on the Way!
On Friday, Hailee and Josh announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple made the announcement through a sweet Instagram video. In the video, Hailee displayed her baby bump inside a "Mother" shirt, taking a romantic pose with Josh in the snow. They are holding hands as the camera focuses on a small snowman standing between them, a sweet gesture towards their upcoming addition to the family. The video had only a red heart sign.
Hailee also posted on her Substack newsletter, Beau Society. It is a birthday reflection, coinciding with her 29th on December 11, where she gives 29 of her most favorite moments from the past year.
Being parents is number one! This is such a happy piece of news, especially given how busy she is with her acting career. Sinners is picking up awards nominations, with Winter Games to follow. Handling fame as well as motherhood seems like child’s play to Hailee. Everyone is congratulating her on social networks.
Hailee's life is inspiring.
"From being a kid who's been Oscar-nominated, now I am a married, expecting mom-to-be with hits in film, music, and life," she says with a chuckle. "Yeah, life is pretty cool! Here's to many more movies, albums, adventures, and making memories with my loving hubby, Ethan, and have a great future.
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