Yahoo Lifestyle Josh Allen Is Engaged: All About His Relationship With Hailee Steinfeld
Josh Allen throws footballs on the field, but off it, he's caught Hailee Steinfeld's heart.
More than a year after the couple sparked romance rumors, the NFL quarterback and the True Grit actress got engaged. When asked by E! News at the 2024 Golden Globes "What is it about a sportsy man?" Steinfeld replied, "Listen, what isn't it about? Come on now."
The Hawkeye star has long known what she wanted in a partner. She told Cosmopolitan back in 2021 that she was looking for someone who was "first and foremost, loyal and honest but confident in themselves and able to do their thing while I do mine."
The Hollywood star has since found her leading man in Allen—and he his forever teammate in Steinfeld. From when they started dating to their engagement, here is everything to know about the couple's relationship.
When did Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld start dating?
The professional football player and "Love Myself" singer were spotted out together in New York City in May 2023. Days later, a source told PEOPLE that Allen and Steinfeld had been "hanging out for a few weeks." The source added, "It's new, but they are having fun."
Who did Josh Allen date before Hailee Steinfeld?
Allen dated influencer Brittany Williams prior to Steinfeld. Per PEOPLE, Williams is the owner of the virtual Pilates experience Pilates by Britt.
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How long did Josh Allen and Brittany Williams date for?
Despite several reports putting their relationship at six years, Williams shared on the Martinis + Bikinis podcast that she was with her ex-boyfriend "on and off like 10 years."
When did Josh Allen and Brittany Williams split?
The New York Post reported in April of 2023 that Williams had unfollowed the NFL star on Instagram, and that photos of the two of them had disappeared from her page.
Why did Josh Allen and Brittany Williams split?
It's unclear why Allen and Williams' relationship ended.
After news of Allen's engagement broke, someone claiming to be Williams responded to an Instagram comment on her page asking her if she "found the next pro athlete yet."
"Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn't play for one. don't have to be with another brain dead CTE athlete," she allegedly replied. Williams subsequently claimed to have been hacked.
How long have Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld been together?
The pair were first linked in the spring of 2023. A source close to Allen and Steinfeld has previously told PEOPLE that "they want to protect their relationship and keep it private."
When did Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld launch their relationship?
Four months before popping the question, Allen made his and Steinfeld's relationship Instagram official. On July 23, 2024, the football player shared a carousel of photos featuring snapshots of himself and Steinfeld. Allen led the carousel with a picture of them gazing at the Eiffel Tower. "Onward 🤘🏼," he simply captioned the post.
A little over a week later, Allen was dubbed "Mr. Hard Launch" during an interview on the Up & Adams Show.
When did Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld get engaged?
The athlete popped the question on Nov. 22, 2024. Allen announced their engagement a week later on Instagram with a photo of himself down on one knee, proposing to Steinfeld under an arch of roses. Alongside the photo, he wrote: "♾️ 11•22•24 ♾️."
Following news of their engagement, a source close to the couple told PEOPLE, "They’ve been head over heels from the start," adding, "Their families are thrilled."
When are Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld getting married?
According to PEOPLE, NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark spoke with Allen on Dec. 1 about their wedding plans. Stark said that Allen and Steinfeld "haven’t set anything yet," but were "still figuring out."
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