As Josh Allen dominates the NFL, Hailee Steinfeld’s silence in music has fans wondering if love cost her music career

Hailee Steinfeld is embracing a new chapter, balancing Hollywood success and a high-profile romance with NFL star Josh Allen. After stepping away from music to focus on acting, she’s now returning to her roots with a powerful new project—reminding fans her passion for music was never truly gone.

While her relationship with NFL star Josh Allen continues to blossom, Hailee Steinfeld has made a bold and personal decision—stepping back from her music career to focus on acting. The Sinners actress and chart-topping singer recently opened up about the emotional toll of that decision, making it clear that although her passion for music remains strong, her creative path took a different turn for a reason.

“I had taken a bit of a break from music, which was a very difficult decision to make, but I wanted to focus on my acting and was happy to be doing that,” Steinfeld told Collider. Known for her standout role in Pitch Perfect 2 and a string of popular singles like “Love Myself” and “Starving,” her decision to step away from music didn’t come lightly.
Though she was absent from the studio for a while, Steinfeld’s passion for music never truly faded. She found her way back to songwriting while working on Sinners, the upcoming music-driven film directed by Ryan Coogler. In it, she not only stars but also contributed an original song titled “Dangerous,” reuniting her love for both film and melody.
“I felt so, so lucky to be a part of a movie like Sinners where music is such a huge part of it,” she said. “This is the dream — for me to be acting in a film that is so driven and moved by music.”
This project marks an emotional reconnection with her musical side. “It’s been a long time, and I didn’t realize how much I missed it,” Steinfeld added.
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Amid this career pivot, one thing remained constant: her relationship with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The couple began dating after Steinfeld had already stepped back from music, suggesting that their bond has grown in a time of self-reflection and professional recalibration. As Steinfeld reclaims her musical voice, fans are hopeful the emotional stability of her relationship will continue to inspire her artistry.
With Sinners set to premiere and whispers of more music on the horizon, it’s clear that Hailee Steinfeld’s creative journey is far from over—and Josh Allen seems to be cheering her on every step of the way.