When did Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen start dating? A look at their romance timeline as they get married

American actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld married American professional football quarterback Josh Allen on May 31, 2025. The two reportedly started dating in 2023 before deciding to tie the knot. The pair got engaged last year on November 22, and six months later, Hailee is seen walking down the aisle in a white strapless gown, while her beau waits for her.

Steinfeld shared her thoughts after the proposal with Who What Wear. She said:

"We were in Malibu, which is my happy place, and it was magical... That's the word... I'm so grateful that he did it the way he did so that I looked good, and we have these photos that we'll have and cherish for the rest of our lives that I'm not looking at being like, 'What was I wearing?'"

For those who are curious about Hailey Steinfeld and Josh Allen's relationship, let's start from the very beginning.

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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's relationship timeline

The rumors of Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen's relationship started swirling in May 2023. The two were spotted together on May 25, 2023, in New York, after Allen split from Brittany Williams, whom he was dating for almost six years. Two days later, the pair were spotted again with another couple, this time.

Even though the public saw them together for the first time on May 25, an insider revealed on May 29 that they had been:

"hanging out for a few weeks," and added, "It's new, but they are having fun."

After their first public appearance together, the couple just kept going on more dates. On May 31, Michael Sinensky, the Sushi By Bou, posted a photo of Allen and Steinfeld together at his restaurant. In the photo, Josh had his arm around Hailee Steinfeld, accompanied by another couple and the chef in the middle.

As the days go by, Allen and Steinfeld are taking it easy, according to an insider source. They shared:

"He's going to be very busy with training camp, though, so they're not putting too much pressure on things and will see where it goes."

Over the months, the couple was spotted shopping and going to games together. By February 2024, the two have been together for almost a year, and an insider source reveals that Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are taking their relationship seriously. The source said:

"They always planned to spend more time together after his season ended. Things have been going really well... They’re both very family-oriented and driven, and they want to protect their relationship and keep it private. They’ve been on the same page with all of that...Hailee’s in a great place and would love to settle down if it’s with the right guy."

After more than a year together, the couple finally decided to make it official on Instagram. On July 23, 2024, Josh Allen posted a carousel of photos with him and Hailee on the first slide. He captioned the post with one word and an emoji:

"Onward🤘🏼," Allen wrote.

Hailee Steinfeld often shares tidbits of her life with her fans through her "Beau Society" newsletter. In October 2024, she told her fans a story of how she and her then-boyfriend avoided an omen. She wrote:

"After we exchanged our knives lol, he told me there's an old wive's tale that if you gift your significant other a knife you have to pay for it, otherwise it signifies the severing of a relationship... So we exchanged quarters so we didn't have that bad omen."

It seems like they did avoid the omen, since the two got married a few hours ago.

By November 2024, the two got engaged in Malibu. She shared the story about how she got engaged with her fans through her newsletter again. According to Allen:

"You [Hailee] jumped on the bed and said, 'Can we get married already??!?' What she didn’t know was that he had a ring ready to go. I said I can't wait to start a family with you... You were extremely surprised, you said yes, and that was all that mattered to me."

Both Allen and Steinfeld seem to be good and supportive of each other. Josh shared about how Hailee Steinfeld is his biggest cheerleader in December 2024. He said:

"The morale, the support. When I get home, she’s my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She’s just the best."

Even though the couple has been dating for almost two years, they have not made any red carpet debut. But that changed on February 6, 2025, just a few months shy of their wedding. The couple was seen at the 14th Annual NFL Honors at Saenger Theatre, where Allen accepted the title of "2025 Most Valuable Player". Hailee posted a photo of Allen and the two of them together with the caption:

"That’s MVP Josh Allen to you! 👑"

Josh Allen openly shared his appreciation for Hailee Steinfeld during his acceptance speech. He said:

"You’ve been my rock. You are my best friend [and] I would not be standing on this stage if it weren't for you."

Additionally, Allen is also supportive of Hailee Steinfeld in the same way. During a press conference in April 2025, Josh Allen praised his fianceé for her role in her latest film, Sinners. He said:

"I'm so excited for her... I'm so proud of her. It’s getting some great reviews. It's a fantastic movie, so just go watch it. I’m just there trying to support her in whatever way that I can."

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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were wedded at the San Ysidro ranch in Montecito, California, on May 31, 2025, after more than two years of being together. Hailee stunned in a strapless silk gown with a long veil and opera gloves, minus the traditional bouquet. Allen looked striking in a dark suit, waiting for his bride-to-be as she walked down the aisle with her father. The two had a luxurious but small wedding, surrounded by friends and family, who managed to keep the wedding date and ceremony under wraps until it was all over.