Josh Allen says his most meaningful victory didn’t happen on the football field but when he married Hailee Steinfeld, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be on the field more often.
The Buffalo Bills quarterback talked about how his relationship with the actress has changed his outlook on life and helped him see himself outside the game, and how the game will remain a part of his life for a while.
In an interview with ESPN Marty Smith which aired on October 13, the 29-year-old NFL star reflected on what his marriage has taught him.
“That I’m more than a football player,” Josh said.
“My whole dream as a kid was to be in this position, and I never thought about anything beyond that or beyond.”
Josh and Hailee got married in May after two years of dating, and for him the moment marked a turning point.
He called their wedding “the most important day” of his life and described building a home with Hailee as his “most fulfilling” chapter yet.
“My wife is an incredible, undeniable rock star, in her work and in her life as a person,” he said proudly. “She is everything I need in my life.”
Yet marriage has not changed his urge to keep playing.
“I hope I can play this game for a long time,” Josh said, making it clear that his passion for football remains strong even as his personal life has evolved.
Hailee, 28, feels the same sense of balance in their relationship.
Speak with Variety earlier this month, the Pitch Perfect And Sinners actress opened up about how their marriage has encouraged her to slow down and focus on what matters most.
“What we do is so unpredictable and his work has such a strict schedule,” she explained. “So it’s actually a blessing: I try to manage my time so that I can be where he is.”
For now, Hailee is taking a break from filming to spend time with her husband during the NFL season.
“This time of year I get to hunker down, slow down, support him and live,” she said. “When the offseason comes, it’s time for me.”
As Josh Allen continues to lead the Bills through the 2025 regular season, it’s clear that his greatest success off the field is finding the kind of partnership that keeps him grounded in both love and life.
