Pregnant Hailee Steinfeld Shares Excitement for First Baby with Husband Josh Allen

The actress opens up about her nesting phase and preparing for motherhood in a personal blog post.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Actress Hailee Steinfeld, 29, is expecting her first child with her husband, NFL quarterback Josh Allen. In a blog post for her Substack Beau Society, Steinfeld shared how she's been getting ready to welcome the new addition, from organizing the nursery to having introspective conversations about becoming a mom. Steinfeld said she's experienced a "surreal, full-body awareness" that her "world is about to expand in beautiful ways" as she and Allen prepare to meet their baby.

Why it matters

Steinfeld's candid reflections on pregnancy and parenthood provide a relatable glimpse into the personal journey many expectant couples go through. Her openness about the emotional and practical aspects of getting ready for a new baby resonates with fans and offers a humanizing perspective on celebrity life.

The details

In her blog post, Steinfeld described the "to-do lists" and "general life reorganization" that comes with preparing for a baby, as well as the more introspective moments of wondering what kind of parent she'll be. She said she's been nesting and putting together the nursery, though admitted she's "gone back and forth on tiny details more than I care to admit." Steinfeld also shared that her mom recently threw her a baby shower, which "added to the 'this is really happening feeling.'"

  • Steinfeld, 29, is currently pregnant with her first child.
  • In January 2026, Steinfeld's husband Josh Allen, 29, spoke about preparing to become a first-time dad in a press conference.

The players

Hailee Steinfeld

A 29-year-old actress who is pregnant with her first child.

Josh Allen

Steinfeld's 29-year-old husband, who is the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.

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What they’re saying

“Of course, I have all the to-do lists (which you know I love), and I've been busy with research and the general life reorganization that happens when you're about to have a baby.”

— Hailee Steinfeld (Beau Society)

“While tuning in, I've experienced this surreal, full-body awareness that our world is about to expand in beautiful ways. We're getting ready to meet someone we already love so much.”

— Hailee Steinfeld (Beau Society)

“This is the most important thing I'll ever be in my life, being a dad. And I know I love being a football player, and I love being a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. But I'm looking forward to this one.”

— Josh Allen (Press conference)

The takeaway

Steinfeld's openness about her pregnancy journey provides a relatable and humanizing look at the emotional and practical realities of preparing for a new baby, even for a high-profile celebrity. Her candid reflections on the excitement and uncertainty of becoming a first-time parent resonate with fans and offer a glimpse into the personal lives of public figures.