Josh Allen And Hailee Steinfeld Expect First Child Soon

It’s not every week that the glitz of Hollywood and the roar of an NFL stadium intersect so perfectly, but for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld, January 2026 has been a whirlwind of spotlight, sports, and something even more personal: the anticipation of their first child. As the Bills chase a long-awaited Super Bowl title, Allen and Steinfeld are also preparing for a major milestone off the field that’s captured the imagination of fans and followers alike.

The couple’s big news first broke in mid-December 2025, when Steinfeld, 29, and Allen, also 29, revealed via social media that they were expecting their first baby. The announcement was met with a flood of congratulations, but the couple has been careful to keep the finer details close to the vest. According to widespread speculation reported by multiple outlets, the pair waited until at least the second trimester—roughly weeks 14 to 27—to share their news. That timing has led many to estimate a due date sometime around March 2026, a period that’s fast approaching and coincidentally overlaps with the NFL’s most intense stretch.

While Allen remains laser-focused on leading the Buffalo Bills to their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history, Steinfeld’s own schedule has been no less demanding. The star of the acclaimed film Sinners found herself in Los Angeles on January 11, 2026, attending the Golden Globe Awards as both a nominee and presenter. That same evening, Allen was back in Buffalo, New York, steering the Bills through a nail-biter playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The stakes were high, but Allen delivered, guiding his team to a dramatic 27-24 victory and securing a spot in the AFC Divisional round set for January 18.

Despite the nearly 2,500 miles between them, Steinfeld didn’t let her commitments keep her from supporting Allen. As she revealed in her January 16 edition of the “Beau Society” newsletter, “The day of the [Golden] Globes, something exciting was on TV that I’m sure you were all watching. Kickoff just happened to be at the same time as glam, so I was a little (lot) distracted.” Even as she prepared for her red carpet moment, Steinfeld was glued to the game, her glam team working around her excitement and frequent glances at the television.

“My glam team is incredible at what they do and worked around my constant movement,” Steinfeld wrote, giving a playful nod to hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons for keeping her safe: “Andrew warned me every time an iron was close to my face, so I didn’t accidentally burn myself.” The actress also praised makeup artists Ash Kholm and Tom Bachik for their patience and skill, recalling, “Ash waited for a commercial break to do my eyeliner. I don’t know how Tom painted my nails with my hands flying around, but he got it done. Dream team.”

With Allen busy on the field, Steinfeld was joined at the awards show by her mother. She described the evening with affection, saying, “I got to put on a gorgeous Prada dress to spend a night out with my new plus one and reconnect with friends I haven’t seen in years.” The moment was made even sweeter by her pregnancy, which she celebrated with her choice of attire. “The fabric flowed over my bump just so. I loved the peach-pink color and how the beading made it look almost liquid. It felt like the perfect balance of feminine, beautiful, elegant and a little whimsical. Magically, it needed no alterations other than lengthening the slip a few inches. And it’s Prada—kind of a no-brainer.”

The couple’s pregnancy announcement was woven into Steinfeld’s own reflections on her 29th birthday. In her December newsletter, she wrote, “As I step into my 29th year as a softer, stronger version of myself, I want to appreciate some of my favorite moments from this year, both big and small.” The final entry on her gratitude list was a video of her bare baby bump—a subtle but poignant way to share the news with her fans.

Allen, for his part, has been nothing but enthusiastic about the journey ahead. During a Bills press conference, he joked about the timing of the announcement, telling reporters, “I’ve known for a long time, right? So it’s not that crazy to me. But yeah, I mean, obviously the love that I’ve received from teammates and friends, it’s a really cool special moment in my life, and my wife’s life.” His words reflected both the joy and the sense of community that the couple has found amid the public attention.

As the Bills continue their playoff run, the couple’s story has become a source of inspiration for fans in Buffalo and beyond. The city, long hungry for a Super Bowl win, has rallied behind Allen not just for his prowess on the field but also for the grace and warmth he and Steinfeld have shown off it. Their approach to sharing their pregnancy—a mix of privacy, gratitude, and understated joy—has resonated with many who appreciate the balance they strike between public life and personal happiness.

Of course, the timing of it all couldn’t be more dramatic. With a potential due date in March 2026, the couple’s bundle of joy could arrive just as the NFL’s biggest game is played. It’s a convergence of life’s two great theaters: the stadium and the stage, the personal and the public. For Allen, the chase for football’s ultimate prize is matched only by the anticipation of fatherhood. For Steinfeld, the awards season glow is made brighter by the prospect of welcoming a new life into their family.

In a world where celebrity news often feels overblown or insincere, the story of Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld stands out for its authenticity. They’ve managed to celebrate their milestones while keeping the most cherished moments just for themselves and their loved ones. And as the calendar turns toward spring, all eyes will remain on both the football field and the red carpet, waiting to see what’s next for this remarkable couple.

With a Super Bowl dream alive and a new chapter on the horizon, Allen and Steinfeld are living proof that sometimes, life’s biggest wins happen both in front of the cameras and far away from them.