Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may exude calm and control on the football field, but when it came to proposing to his girlfriend, actress Hailee Steinfeld, he revealed he was anything but composed. Allen got down on one knee during a romantic coastal getaway, sharing a photo of the proposal on Instagram on Black Friday.
This week, the happy couple shared more details about the special moment. While Steinfeld, known for her roles in True Grit and Marvel’s Hawkeye, described Allen as “so chill” during the proposal, the NFL star admitted he was a bundle of nerves.
“I was very nervous,” Allen confessed. “I think I was most nervous about you finding out about the proposal. It was hard to keep secrets from you and to ask other people in your life to do the same.”
Allen also shared that his emotions nearly got the better of him in the hours leading up to the big moment. “Multiple times throughout the day, a song would come on, and I’d tear up thinking about how special our day was going to be,” he added.
A Love Story That Spanned Two Years
The couple’s whirlwind romance began in 2023, with rumors swirling after they were first spotted together in New York City in May. This came shortly after Allen’s high-profile split from his longtime girlfriend, influencer Brittany Williams. Allen and Steinfeld have since kept much of their relationship private, although they’ve been seen enjoying time together in Mexico and attending Paris Fashion Week.
Reflecting on the proposal, Allen expressed his excitement about taking the next step with Steinfeld. “It feels unbelievable to be engaged to someone who is so special, loving, caring, gorgeous, fun, and happy,” he said.
For Steinfeld, the proposal capped off a year of balancing her acting career and new romance with Allen. Known for her breakout, Oscar-nominated role in True Grit, the actress has also become a fan favorite in the Marvel universe and beyond.
Past Relationships and Lingering Drama
Before finding love with Steinfeld, Allen was in a seven-year relationship with Brittany Williams. The pair split in 2023 amid allegations of infidelity, marking a tumultuous end to their longtime partnership.
The engagement news sparked controversy last week when Williams’ Instagram account allegedly took a dig at her former boyfriend. After a social media user commented on her post asking if she had “found the next pro athlete yet,” Williams’ account fired back with a cutting remark.
“Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn’t play for one. Don’t have to be with another brain-dead CTE athlete,” the comment read, referencing the brain condition often associated with repeated head injuries in football players.
Williams later claimed her account had been hacked, denying responsibility for the inflammatory comment. “My accounts have been hacked several times tonight. Trying to get it resolved,” she wrote in an Instagram Story. Both the original comment and her alleged response have since been deleted.
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Looking Ahead
Despite the lingering drama, Allen and Steinfeld appear focused on their future together. Their engagement marks a new chapter for the NFL star, who is navigating the pressures of leading the Bills while preparing for life as a married man.
Fans of both Allen and Steinfeld are eagerly anticipating what’s next for the couple, who have quickly become one of the most talked-about pairs in sports and entertainment.
