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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have quickly become one of pop culture’s most talked-about power couples. After keeping much of their relationship relatively private in its early days, the Oscar-nominated actress and Buffalo Bills quarterback have since stepped confidently into the spotlight together. Now, the couple is entering an exciting new chapter, as they’re expecting their first baby together. So, who did Steinfeld date before dating Allen in 2023? Here’s what to know.

Hailee Steinfeld dated social media personality Cameron Smoller from 2016 to 2017

Before Hailee Steinfeld became one of Hollywood’s most talked‑about stars, and long before she met her future husband, NFL quarterback Josh Allen, she had an early relationship with social media personality Cameron Smoller. The pair first sparked attention in 2016. Steinfeld was transitioning from teen breakout star to A‑list actress following roles in films like Pitch Perfect 2 and The Edge of Seventeen. Smoller, known for his online presence and connections to a circle of young influencers, became Steinfeld’s boyfriend at a time when her personal life was just beginning to draw public curiosity.

The couple made one of their first public red carpet appearances together at a Golden Globes party in early 2017. This signaled a more serious stage in their romance as they navigated the spotlight together. Steinfeld and Smoller’s relationship was marked by typical young-love moments, from shared Instagram posts to event appearances. Their time as a couple didn’t last long, splitting up later in 2017, according to PopSugar UK.

As for Smoller, he posted to Instagram that he got married in October 2025.

She then dated Niall Horan from 2017 to 2018

One of Hailee Steinfeld’s most talked‑about past relationships was with former One Direction singer Niall Horan in 2018. The pair were first linked after being spotted together at various events early in the year, including attending a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas, which sparked early speculation about their connection. Steinfeld even fueled buzz by posting a photo on social media wearing a T‑shirt featuring Horan’s name and tour imagery, which fans read as a playful hint at something deeper, according to UPI.

As the months went on, sightings and interactions between Steinfeld and Horan suggested a budding connection. They were seen out together in Los Angeles holding hands and displaying affection, and Horan publicly celebrated Steinfeld’s birthday with a warm Instagram message calling her “the loveliest person on the planet and one of my best friends.”

Us Weekly asked Steinfeld about the romance at the time. “I feel so lucky that [my fans] care enough about me to know what I’m doing every second of every day, but I think that sometimes it’s hard for people in general to realize that there are boundaries to a person’s life and personal life,” she said. Steinfeld added that she’s a “very private person.”

By the end of 2018, the pair reportedly went their separate ways. Reports indicated their busy schedules made it difficult to maintain the relationship.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together

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Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s relationship began quietly in May 2023. They intentionally kept much of their budding romance out of the spotlight at first. By July 2024, the couple made their relationship Instagram‑official, delighting fans with photos from a Paris trip. As their connection deepened, Allen proposed on Nov. 22, 2024, surprising Steinfeld with a romantic seaside proposal framed by flowers and candles.

The following spring, Steinfeld and Allen took the next big step by tying the knot on May 31, 2025. They had an intimate California wedding, according to People.

In December 2025, the couple thrilled fans by announcing they were expecting their first child together. Steinfeld shared the news through her Beau Society newsletter. The couple posted a heartfelt joint Instagram video in which Allen lovingly kisses her baby bump while the pair celebrates in a snowy setting.

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