Josh Allen Calls Fiancee Hailee Steinfeld ‘My Rock’ After Being Named NFL MVP

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen may have started dating around the same time as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but their relationship is a completely different ball game.

Unlike the couple that literally inspired a Hallmark movie, the 27-year-old actor and the 28-year-old NFL player have largely kept their romance away from the public eye. While they were first linked in May 2023, Allen waited over a year to hard-launch the relationship on Instagram. Just four months after that, he popped the big question on November 22.

Even so, Allen made sure to go all-out for his beach-side proposal in late November. Surrounded by a pink floral arch and too many candles to count, the quarterback knelt in front of the Marvel actor, who was dressed in a black-and-white shirtdress and knee-high boots. He captioned a photo from the gorgeous moment on Instagram with infinity symbols and the date of their engagement.

Mind you, these two hadn’t even made their red-carpet debut yet! So when and how did the WAG-ification of Hailee Steinfeld begin? Here’s the low-key couple’s complete relationship timeline, with the most recent updates up top.

February 6, 2025: Proud fiancee alert! Allen has officially been named the NFL’s 2025 most valuable player, and Steinfeld couldn’t be more supportive.

Allen won the award at the NFL Honors and immediately gave his fiancée a kiss after his name was called. She beamed as he made his way onstage to accept the top prize of the night and even more so when he thanked her from the stage.

“You’ve been my rock, you’re my best friend. I would not be standing on the stage if it weren’t for you,” he said.

The NFL Honors is also one of the first times the couple has appeared on a red carpet together, and they looked fabulous, of course! Steinfeld kept it classic with a strapless, figure-hugging black gown, black pumps, and her hair in soft waves.