Hollywood starlet Hailee Steinfeld and NFL quarterback Josh Allen might be making headlines as one of the hottest couples right now, but it’s Steinfeld’s powerful comeback to music that’s got everyone talking.
After keeping fans waiting since 2023, the Pitch Perfect and Edge of Seventeen actress has made a dramatic return to music with “Dangerous,” a hauntingly beautiful track featured in her new film Sinners. The 1930s-set vampire thriller, already creating buzz thanks to Michael B. Jordan’s dual performance, has given Steinfeld a space to blend her two passions — music and acting — in a way that feels deeply personal.
In a recent interview with Collider, Steinfeld shared how stepping away from music was not only a tough decision, but also a necessary one.
“I had taken a bit of a break from music, which was a very difficult decision to make,” she said. “But I wanted to focus on my acting… I was happy to be doing that.”
For someone who’s been in the spotlight since her teens, Hailee’s artistic evolution has been a balancing act — and fans have followed her journey every step of the way. But even during her hiatus, she admitted music never really left her.
“Music is a love of mine, a huge passion. It’s something that has played a strong role in my life in more ways than one,” she explained. “To be able to return with a project like this… it’s honestly a dream.”
Sinners, already hailed as a potential cult classic, features a heavy musical influence woven into the storyline. Steinfeld plays Mary, a blues singer grappling with the grief of losing her mother — and it’s through music that her character finds solace and healing.
“Mary says [to Stack], ‘I’m not here to see you — I’m here for the blues. I’m here to hear my mom.’ That line really hits home,” Steinfeld shared. “For Mary, music is her home. Her safe space.”
The film’s raw emotion, combined with a stunning vintage aesthetic and a deeply soulful soundtrack, has social media ablaze — with fans praising both Steinfeld’s performance and her vocals.
Meanwhile, her fiancé Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ star quarterback, has been showing his support every step of the way, even attending red carpet premieres alongside Hailee. The two, who got engaged earlier this year, have quickly become a favorite Hollywood power couple — blending sports stardom and cinematic flair.
With “Dangerous” climbing charts and Sinners gaining serious momentum, Steinfeld’s comeback feels like more than just a return — it’s a reinvention.
Hailee closed her interview with heartfelt honesty:
“It’s been a long time… and I didn’t realize how much I missed it.”
From blockbuster premieres to Billboard buzz, Hailee Steinfeld is making 2025 her moment — and we’re here for it.
