Hailee Steinfeld biography, age, height, net worth, awards, family, boyfriend 2025

Biography of Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer, who starred in the lead roles in the films "Romeo & Juliet" (2013), "The Edge of Seventeen" (2016), and "Bumblebee" (2018).

Childhood and Youth

Hailee Steinfeld was born on December 11, 1996, in Los Angeles. Her mother, Cheri Steinfeld, is an interior designer, and her father, Peter Steinfeld, is a fitness trainer. The actress has an older brother, Griffin, who became a race car driver.

Hailee's distinctive appearance comes from a diverse family background. Her father is Jewish, while her maternal grandfather was half Filipino and half African-American. However, her family didn’t only bless Hailee with her good looks, but also with considerable acting talent. Her cousin once removed was the well-known actor of the 1960s and 1970s, Larry Domasin, and her first cousin is actress and model True O'Brien (Paige Larson in the series "Days of Our Lives").

In fact, it was her cousin's appearance in a commercial that inspired an 8-year-old Hailee to try her hand at acting. A childhood friend who invited Steinfeld to his school play reinforced her interest in the profession. "It was so cool to see someone I grew up with on stage. It made me think that nothing is impossible," says the actress.

The actress’s mother is still thankful to her daughter’s teacher for spotting "something in Hailee" and recommending her for a program for gifted children. But before deciding to aim for something bigger and attending movie auditions, the girl spent a whole year taking acting lessons, which was primarily for her parents’ peace of mind. Her mother and father wanted to be sure that Hailee was serious about her new pursuit. "Before this, she tried horseback riding, tennis, basketball, and other sports, but she never really took to any of them," the actress's parents share.

Acting Career

At the age of 10, Hailee Steinfeld, thanks to her agent, landed her first roles. Initially, these were roles in commercials and short films. One of Hailee's most notable early roles was in the film "She's a Fox".

With an increasing number of film offers, the young girl switched to homeschooling. This was the only way she could manage both work and studies.

When Hailee was 13, she was cast in the lead role in the Coen brothers' western "True Grit". In the film, a girl named Mattie Ross leaves her home to find and punish her father's killer, the outlaw Tom Chaney. Steinfeld impressed the Coens not only with her convincing performance but also with her shooting skills, which she learned from her father, and her horseback riding experience came in handy too.

The film, which starred Hollywood actors Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, and Domhnall Gleeson, received critical acclaim. Richard Corliss of Time magazine called Hailee's performance one of the best of 2010. For her outstanding work, the young Steinfeld was nominated for an Oscar, but the award ultimately went to Melissa Leo for her role in the drama "The Fighter" directed by David O. Russell.

In May 2011, five months after the release of "True Grit", Hailee became an ambassador for the Italian designer brand Miu Miu. An even more impressive gift from fate was the lead role in the film "Romeo & Juliet", based on Shakespeare's tragedy.

The role of the lovestruck beauty was originally intended for a 22-year-old actress. When the role was given to 14-year-old Steinfeld, the script had to be significantly revised to remove most of the nude scenes. Incidentally, Douglas Booth, the actor playing Romeo, was 20 years old at the time of filming.

Romeo and Juliet - Introducing Juliet

Hailee's next standout performances were in the romantic drama "Begin Again" (2013) with Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo and in Gavin Hood's science fiction film "Ender's Game" (2013) about the fight against hostile aliens.

Ender's Game: Asa Butterfield and Hailee Steinfeld interview

Hailee was fortunate to work again with her "Ender's Game" co-star Asa Butterfield in the film "Ten Thousand Saints" (2015), set in 1980s New York. That same year, the young actress could be seen in the musical comedy "Pitch Perfect 2", where Hailee played a member of an American a cappella group. Two years later, the sequel was released, in which Steinfeld also appeared.

Hailee Steinfeld in the film 'Pitch Perfect 2'

For her role in the comedy "The Edge of Seventeen" (2016), about the problems of growing up, Hailee was nominated for a Golden Globe, but the award went to Emma Stone for "La La Land".

Hailee Steinfeld & EDGE OF SEVENTEEN Cast Talk First Crushes

In 2018, Steinfeld landed the lead role in the adventure action film "Bumblebee", a prequel to the "Transformers" series, and also had the opportunity to record the soundtrack "Back to Life". Additionally, in 2018, Steinfeld voiced Gwen Stacy, aka Spider-Woman or "Gwen", from another dimension, in the animated film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse".

Hailee Steinfeld: Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

Hailee Steinfeld starred in the lead role in the comedy series "Dickinson", which premiered on AppleTV in 2019. The series immerses viewers in the unique atmosphere of 19th-century America and introduces the fascinating world of American poet Emily Dickinson. Other roles in the series are played by Jane Krakowski, Anna Baryshnikov, and Ella Hunt.

In 2021, Steinfeld joined the cast of the series "Hawkeye" as the main character, Kate Bishop, a natural-born archer who teams up with Clint Barton, who she has been a fan of since childhood.

Hailee Steinfeld and Jeremy Renner on the set of 'Hawkeye'

Music

In 2015, Hailee Steinfeld performed several of her songs in front of representatives from Republic Records at an event in New York City. The young talent caught their attention and was immediately offered a contract. Soon after, she released her debut single "Love Myself," with its bold message stirring public interest.

Hailee Steinfeld - Love Myself

In November 2015, the budding singer introduced her EP "Haiz," a moniker her fans use for Hailee. Despite the success of her debut single, the four-track album received mixed reviews. The single "Starving," released in July 2016, was greeted more enthusiastically by listeners.

In 2015, Hailee introduced herself to the world as a singer

Dubbed a "youthful romantic anthem," the song was co-created with German DJ Zedd (Anton Zaslavski) – the young producer had already worked with stars such as Lady Gaga, Skrillex, Selena Gomez, Kesha, and Ariana Grande. The song went platinum in Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the USA, and it went double platinum in Australia and triple platinum in Canada.

Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso - Let Me Go ft. Florida Georgia Line, WATT

In 2016, Hailee opened for singer Meghan Trainor during her North American tour. The following year, she delighted fans with two new singles, "Most Girls" and "Let Me Go" (in collaboration with Swedish DJ Alesso). In 2018, audiences could hear Hailee as the opening act for pop singer Charlie Puth, who toured America and Asia for nearly half a year with his "Voicenotes Tour."

Hailee Steinfeld - Back To Life

In 2019, she recorded the single "Afterlife" for the series "Dickinson," in which she played the lead role. In May 2020, Hailee presented her fans with the EP "Half Written Story," featuring five new songs.

Hailee Steinfeld - I Love You's

Hailee Steinfeld's Personal Life

In the fall of 2016, the 19-year-old Hailee Steinfeld started dating the internet celebrity Cameron Smoller. A year later, the couple split up, but it wasn't long before Hailee found someone new.

A few months later, paparazzi began to notice the actress with One Direction member Niall Horan. Unfortunately, this relationship also lasted less than a year; due to her busy schedule, Hailee simply didn't have time for dates with her beau.

In the spring of 2023, the name of Hailee's new boyfriend became known – he turned out to be the football star Josh Allen, a player for the Buffalo Bills.

Hailee Steinfeld Now

In 2023, Steinfeld appeared in "The Marvels" as Kate Bishop. Additionally, the actress continues to voice Gwen Stacy in the animated Spider-Man multiverse films.

Hailee Steinfeld - SunKissing (Lyric Video)

Hailee also continues to pursue her musical career: in 2023, she released a new single, SunKissing. Like her previous song, Coast, it's a nod to her Californian roots:

I was able to create an entire universe, which I had never managed to do with music before. This is really the first time I've managed to build a real world. Everyone felt a bit of it with 'Coast', but this [SunKissing] is so much more.

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Mason Cole Long

I watched Romeo and Juliet with Hailee Steinfield. Very touching Juliet turned out from her, just right.

2021-05-14 13:34:25
Anthony Isaac Peterson

«The Fighter» is a great drama, I liked all the characters there and little Stinfild played very professionally.

2021-04-28 13:12:11
Kay Cobb

It has always been surprising that many famous actors have such different roots, like Hailee`s - there were Jews, and Filipinos, and African Americans.

2021-04-21 17:37:00
Samuel Allen

Interestingly, I was born on December 11 too just like Steinfeld :) archers rule! Biography is good, by the way.

2021-04-07 17:41:53
Dorothy Osborne

The same actress from The Edge of Seventeen. Haley is very sweet, I wish her every success in the cinema.

2021-02-13 17:12:50

Hailee Steinfeld

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