“He lucked out!!” Fans cheer as Josh Allen calls marrying Hailee Steinfeld was “the most important decision” of his life

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has officially confirmed his marriage to actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, calling it “the most important decision” of his life. After over a year of speculation, Allen revealed on The QB Room podcast that the two are now husband and wife.

Steinfeld later shared select wedding photos through her Beau Society newsletter, giving fans a brief look into what was a tightly kept private ceremony.

Josh Allen confirms marriage to Hailee Steinfeld and shares his emotional reason behind the decision

During a June 2025 episode of The QB Room podcast hosted by former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer, Josh Allen publicly spoke about his relationship with Hailee Steinfeld. He confirmed that they are officially married, although he did not share the date or location of the wedding.

In his own words, “That was the most important decision I’ll make in my life, and I made the right one.”The quote quickly began circulating online and was picked up by major outlets including ESPN, People, and Us Weekly. The couple had kept most of their relationship private, and this was Allen’s first direct acknowledgment of their marriage.Allen and Steinfeld had been linked since May 2023 when they were first spotted together in New York City.

Later that year, they were photographed vacationing in Los Cabos, Mexico. In July 2024, Allen posted a photo of the two in Paris, making the relationship public for the first time.According to Steinfeld’s newsletter, the two got married in Santa Barbara, California, on May 31, 2025. The wedding was a phone-free event with limited shared details. Allen wore a Tom Ford tuxedo. Steinfeld described him in the newsletter, saying he “looked like the man of every dream I’ve ever had.”One moment that stood out was when Josh Allen grabbed the mic at the reception and shouted a quote from The Wolf of Wall Street: “I’m not leaving… I’m not f!#%ing leaving!” Steinfeld included the detail in her newsletter. Guests included Larry David and several of Allen’s Buffalo Bills teammates. No full guest list has been made public.

Online reactions to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s wedding have been mixed but mostly positive

After Josh Allen confirmed the marriage and Hailee Steinfeld’s photos were circulated through her newsletter, social media filled with reactions.

Most fans praised the couple and commented on how happy they looked.“She is so beautiful he lucked out!!” one said. “What a couple” another commented “Idk why I felt the need to say this – I haven’t met the couple but I am TRULY so happy for them. They look so in love and it makes me so happy. All the best y’all ❤️” said one fan.Some reactions were more skeptical or sarcastic, especially among sports fans who are still hoping for a Super Bowl title from Allen.“He made the right decision… he’s only been married for a month lol” one joked.

“Yea but is she the happiest that we’ve seen her?” said another.

“He should decide to win a Super Bowl at some point.” said another.

Despite the mixed tone online, most responses focused on the couple’s chemistry and their effort to stay private. Hailee Steinfeld has not posted anything about the wedding on her Instagram or X account, but Allen’s words on the podcast, along with her newsletter, have been enough to confirm the moment.

Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld both remain focused on their careers while keeping their relationship out of the spotlight

Josh Allen is entering the 2025 NFL season as the reigning league MVP. Despite the Buffalo Bills losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, Allen delivered a career-best performance last season. His off-field success followed shortly after, with the confirmed marriage to Steinfeld.Hailee Steinfeld has remained active in both film and music. Her latest project, Sinners, has performed well at the box office.

She also continues her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where she plays Kate Bishop.Although neither Allen nor Steinfeld have shared what comes next publicly, they’ve continued to keep most of their personal life away from cameras. Allen’s brief yet definitive comments on the podcast, and Steinfeld’s curated wedding reveal through her newsletter, reflect their consistent approach: stay low-key, stay close.Their marriage is now confirmed. The timing is in the middle of a career peak for both. No more speculation, just the facts, and that one quote from Josh Allen that says everything he needs to: “That was the most important decision I’ll make in my life, and I made the right one.”