Buffalo, NY – April 30, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has tied the knot in secret, marrying his longtime girlfriend, actress Hailee Steinfeld, sources close to the couple confirmed to ESPN Tuesday. The clandestine wedding, just days after the NFL Draft, has Bills Mafia buzzing with excitement.
Allen, 28, and Steinfeld, 28, exchanged vows in a private ceremony at a Napa Valley vineyard, insiders revealed. The couple, engaged since November 2024 during a romantic Paris getaway, opted for an intimate affair, scrapping their planned August 2025 wedding for a surprise nuptial celebration.
“They wanted it to be their moment,” a source told The Buffalo News. “Allen and Hailee kept it hush for love’s sake.”
The ceremony, attended by close family, featured Steinfeld in a custom Vera Wang gown and Allen in a tailored navy suit. A food truck serving Buffalo wings honored their adopted city. The pair’s romance, sparked in 2023 via mutual friends, blossomed through Steinfeld’s support at Highmark Stadium, often alongside Allen’s mom, Kelly.
“Allen’s found his MVP,” said NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks. “Hailee’s strength fuels Allen’s Super Bowl chase.”
Allen, fresh off a 4,306-yard, MVP-caliber 2024 season, leaned on Steinfeld during a grueling playoff run. Her courtside presence, cheering with James Cook’s family, won Bills Mafia’s heart. Steinfeld’s Instagram posts, teasing wedding hints with heart emojis, ignited fan speculation before the news broke.
The wedding overshadows Bills’ draft moves, including Maxwell Hairston and Kaden Prather, as Brandon Beane navigates a $5.3 million cap. Cook’s $15 million contract dispute lingers, but Allen’s personal milestone lifts team morale. Fans flooded social media, with one post gushing, “Josh and Hailee? Buffalo’s royal couple!”
As Allen prepares for OTAs, his secret marriage adds a personal victory to his quest for a championship. With Steinfeld by his side, the Bills’ star eyes a Super Bowl run in 2025. Will their love story propel Buffalo to glory?