Hailee Steinfeld's Film 'Sinners' Scores Four Oscars

Josh Allen's wife was up for awards as part of the cast, but missed the ceremony due to her pregnancy.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:53am

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While Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's wife Hailee Steinfeld was unable to attend the Oscars ceremony due to her pregnancy, her film 'Sinners' had a successful night, winning a total of four Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score. The film received a record-breaking 16 nominations, though it did not win the coveted Best Picture award.

Why it matters

Steinfeld's pregnancy prevented her from attending the Oscars, but her film's multiple wins highlight her rising star power in Hollywood. The success of 'Sinners' also reflects the growing influence and recognition of diverse storytelling in the film industry.

The details

Steinfeld, who stars in 'Sinners' alongside Michael B. Jordan, discussed the film's impact and her own pregnancy journey in a recent interview. She noted that she was surprised by some of the deeper themes and moments that resonated with audiences, and expressed excitement about embracing the uncertainty of becoming a new mother.

  • On March 15, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place.
  • Steinfeld's film 'Sinners' received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations.

The players

Hailee Steinfeld

An American actress and singer who is the wife of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. She starred in the Oscar-nominated film 'Sinners'.

Josh Allen

The quarterback for the Buffalo Bills NFL team and Hailee Steinfeld's husband.

Michael B. Jordan

An American actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film 'Sinners'.

Ryan Coogler

The writer of the Oscar-winning screenplay for the film 'Sinners'.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw

The cinematographer who won an Oscar for her work on the film 'Sinners'.

Ludwig Göransson

The composer who won an Oscar for the original score of the film 'Sinners'.

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What they’re saying

“Yes, there were certainly conversations that we had as a cast afterward where we were like, wow, people really picked up on that one line or that one moment. There were a couple of those where it was fun to see people pull out just from the top layer to the deepest one.”

— Hailee Steinfeld, Actress (New York Times)

“I have no idea what the future holds and looks like necessarily. And that's exciting to me.”

— Hailee Steinfeld, Actress (New York Times)

What’s next

Steinfeld and Allen are expecting their first child together, so the couple will likely be focused on preparing for the new addition to their family in the coming months.

The takeaway

Steinfeld's success with 'Sinners' demonstrates her rising star power in Hollywood, even as she navigates the exciting transition to motherhood. The film's multiple Oscar wins also highlight the industry's growing recognition of diverse and impactful storytelling.