Hailee Steinfeld may be lighting up red carpets and magazine covers during her Sinners press tour, but even amidst the glitz and glam, her connection to football—and more specifically, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen—remains an ever-present part of the narrative. The actress recently stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show in New York City, where things took an unexpected turn from movie promotions to fantasy football fanfare.
Josh Allen caught in wild fan fantasy—Hailee Steinfeld and Kelly Clarkson take center stage
While promoting her new thriller, which hits theaters on April 18, Steinfeld shared a playful exchange with Kelly Clarkson, who wasn’t shy about expressing her excitement—not just for the movie, but for Allen, who happened to be her fantasy football MVP. Sporting a Bills jacket and oozing fan energy, Clarkson threw some humorous shade at other local teams: “There’s three (teams) here, but really there’s only one and that’s the Bills.” She then turned to Steinfeld with a big grin and delivered a message for the quarterback: “Josh was actually my quarterback for my fantasy team. He killed it for me, so tell him ‘Thank you badass motha f*****!’” Steinfeld couldn’t help but laugh and promised, “I’ll tell him that.”
The fun moment was just one stop on Steinfeld’s whirlwind press tour, which has seen her gracing covers in black lingerie-inspired looks, debuting a fresh curly hairstyle for Nexxus, dazzling in a blood-red gown in Mexico City, and rolling her own suitcases through airports alongside Allen—giving fans a glimpse of both her star power and down-to-earth side.
The couple, who have been dating since 2023, have remained a media darling duo. Their relationship, though kept mostly private, was thrust back into the spotlight when one of Allen’s teammates let slip on live TV that a wedding date might be closer than fans expected. For many, Steinfeld is becoming more than just a Hollywood A-lister—she’s evolving into what fans affectionately call the “Queen of Buffalo.”
As for Allen, his 2023 season was nothing short of remarkable. He threw 28 touchdowns to just six interceptions and added another 12 touchdowns with over 500 rushing yards—contributions that helped Buffalo secure their fifth consecutive AFC East division title. Fantasy football players, including celebrities like Clarkson, reaped the rewards of his consistent dominance.
But while the regular season accolades keep piling up, Allen is still chasing that elusive postseason breakthrough. Despite his heroic stats and highlight-reel plays, the shadow of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs continues to loom large, keeping a Super Bowl appearance just out of reach.
Still, if the energy from fans—and celebrity supporters like Clarkson—is any indication, Allen's star continues to rise. And with Steinfeld by his side, navigating Hollywood and football fandom alike, the power couple is capturing hearts in more ways than one.
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Josh Allen caught in wild fan fantasy—Hailee Steinfeld and Kelly Clarkson take center stage
While promoting her new thriller, which hits theaters on April 18, Steinfeld shared a playful exchange with Kelly Clarkson, who wasn’t shy about expressing her excitement—not just for the movie, but for Allen, who happened to be her fantasy football MVP. Sporting a Bills jacket and oozing fan energy, Clarkson threw some humorous shade at other local teams: “There’s three (teams) here, but really there’s only one and that’s the Bills.” She then turned to Steinfeld with a big grin and delivered a message for the quarterback: “Josh was actually my quarterback for my fantasy team. He killed it for me, so tell him ‘Thank you badass motha f*****!’” Steinfeld couldn’t help but laugh and promised, “I’ll tell him that.”
Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ pic.twitter.com/8WBCGwfLoS
— Hailee Steinfeld Source (@SteinfeldSource) April 8, 2025
The fun moment was just one stop on Steinfeld’s whirlwind press tour, which has seen her gracing covers in black lingerie-inspired looks, debuting a fresh curly hairstyle for Nexxus, dazzling in a blood-red gown in Mexico City, and rolling her own suitcases through airports alongside Allen—giving fans a glimpse of both her star power and down-to-earth side.
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The couple, who have been dating since 2023, have remained a media darling duo. Their relationship, though kept mostly private, was thrust back into the spotlight when one of Allen’s teammates let slip on live TV that a wedding date might be closer than fans expected. For many, Steinfeld is becoming more than just a Hollywood A-lister—she’s evolving into what fans affectionately call the “Queen of Buffalo.”
As for Allen, his 2023 season was nothing short of remarkable. He threw 28 touchdowns to just six interceptions and added another 12 touchdowns with over 500 rushing yards—contributions that helped Buffalo secure their fifth consecutive AFC East division title. Fantasy football players, including celebrities like Clarkson, reaped the rewards of his consistent dominance.
Hailee Steinfeld for The Kelly Clarkson Show pic.twitter.com/U71EFxUJrL
— Hailee Steinfeld STAN (@HaileeSTANfam) April 8, 2025
But while the regular season accolades keep piling up, Allen is still chasing that elusive postseason breakthrough. Despite his heroic stats and highlight-reel plays, the shadow of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs continues to loom large, keeping a Super Bowl appearance just out of reach.
Still, if the energy from fans—and celebrity supporters like Clarkson—is any indication, Allen's star continues to rise. And with Steinfeld by his side, navigating Hollywood and football fandom alike, the power couple is capturing hearts in more ways than one.
Also Read: Abdul Carter is drawing buzz as a future NFL star—and the Giants are watching closely
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