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The Star
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Bumblebee' actress Hailee Steinfeld marries football player Josh Allen
The couple has been together about two years. Photo: AP Bills Mafia has a new queen. Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld married Saturday in what People described as a "gorgeous California wedding." Allen, 29, and Steinfeld, 28, both are California natives. The couple has been together about two years. Allen proposed last Nov 22 in Malibu, California, during the Bills' bye week. The couple shared photos of the waterfront proposal, surrounded by flowers and candles, on Instagram. Allen enters the 2025 season as the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player. He credited Steinfeld for her support when he received the award at the NFL Honors ceremony in February in New Orleans. "You've been my rock, you're my best friend. I would not be standing on the stage if it weren't for you," Allen said to Steinfeld, who was watching from the crowd. Steinfeld is known for a variety of movie roles, including in the Pitch Perfect franchise, Bumblebee and the voice of Gwen Stacy in the Spider-Man films. She starred in the 2025 release Sinners . – Reuters
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans left baffled as Larry David is spotted attending Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld's glitzy wedding
Larry David admittedly has few friends, so when the actor and comedian made a surprise appearance at Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's glitzy wedding to Hollywood actress Hailey Steinfeld, fans were understandably confused. 'Larry David attending Josh and Hailee's wedding was definitely not on my bingo card but I love it!!' a member of the Buffalo fanbase known as the Bills Mafia wrote on X. Dressed in a dark suit and sneakers, the 77-year-old Brooklynite was rather conspicuous in paparazzi photos from the ceremony in Montecito, California. Many fans assumed the Seinfeld co-creator and star of Curb Your Enthusiasm wasn't actually a guest, but filming a scene for a future episode of his hit HBO sitcom. 'Are they shooting a new season of Curb and this was staged?' one asked on X. Many others joked about a potential Seinfeld/Steinfeld mix-up. 'Sorry, I thought it said Seinfeld,' one fan wrote. 'But since I'm here... how's the brisket?' The connection between David and Allen wasn't immediately apparent, given the former's allegiance to the New York Jets, a divisional rival of the Bills. However, David wasn't likely invited as a guest of the groom. Rather, he appears to be a client of the bride's father, Los Angeles-area trainer Peter Steinfeld. Peter claims to have worked with an array of stars such as Madonna, Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey, Ozzie Osbourne and David himself. In fact, Peter's brother, Jake Steinfeld, is the creator of the Body By Jake fashion line, making personal fitness a bit of a family business. Daily Mail was at the festivities on Saturday, where photographers captured the moment a beaming Steinfeld, 28, made her way up the aisle on the arm of her proud dad Peter. In a modern twist, the actress dispensed with the traditional bridal bouquet and instead, accessorized her gown with full-length white gloves, large diamond studs and a frothy veil. Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are seen on the red carpet at the NFL honors award show Later, the couple were seen celebrating saying 'I do' with a kiss in front of a clapping crowd of guests, with a dark suit-clad Allen seen looking proud as he made his way back down the aisle with his new wife. The al-fresco wedding took place at the tony San Ysidro ranch in Montecito – a celebrity favorite that has previously seen Chris Pratt , Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Simpson marry in its grounds. For Steinfeld and Allen, the gardens of the $3,000-a-night hotel had been decked out with bouquets of white roses, as well as elaborately trimmed bushes set out in pots. Along with dad Peter, Steinfeld's mom Cheri and brother Griffin were also among the guests looking on, as were Allen's parents Joel and LaVonne, and his siblings Jason, Nicala and Makenna.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld get married in stunning California wedding
It's time to celebrate, Bills Mafia! MVP quarterback Josh Allen married fiancée Hailee Steinfeld on Saturday in a luxurious ceremony in Ventura, California, photos from the couple's big day show. The Oscar-nominated actress, 28, stunned in a white, strapless gown with gloves while Allen, 29, looked dapper in a crisp black-and-white tuxedo. 6 Hailee Steinfeld stuns in a strapless white wedding gown with long gloves and a flowing veil as she enjoys a magical outdoor wedding in California with Josh Allen. BACKGRID 6 Hailee Steinfeld stuns in a strapless white wedding gown with long gloves and a flowing veil as she enjoys a magical outdoor wedding in California with Josh Allen. Clint Brewer Photography / BACKGRID The glitzy nuptials come less than a year after the couple got engaged. Allen, who was first linked to Steinfeld in the spring of 2023 following a breakup with longtime girlfriend Brittany Williams, got down on one knee this past November. 6 Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld got engaged in November 2024. Getty Images He popped the question in front of a scenic ocean backdrop that featured a stunning flower arch and candles surrounding the space. 'The funniest thing was that we woke up and were getting ready for brunch and you jumped on the bed and said, 'Can we get married already?!? What are you waiting for??!'' Allen recalled of the proposal as part of a Q&A with Steinfeld's Beau Society newsletter. 'I replied, 'Just give me a little more time.' Little did you know I was about to propose to you…' 6 Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in 2023. AP Allen, who was named league MVP after the 2024 season, credited Steinfeld for his stellar play in his seventh year with the Bills. 'She's been a huge part,' Allen told the Associated Press. 'The morale, the support. When I get home, she's my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She's just the best.' 6 Josh Allen credited Hailee Steinfeld for his stellar play in an MVP-caliber season. GC Images Steinfeld accompanied Allen to New Orleans in February when he picked up his MVP hardware at the 2024 NFL Honors. 'That's MVP Josh Allen to you!' the 'Sinners' star exclaimed on Instagram, to which Allen commented, 'I love you.' 6 Josh Allen led the Bills to the AFC Championship in January 2025. AP Allen threw 28 touchdowns and a career-low six interceptions through 17 regular-season games. He also had 12 touchdowns on the ground in 2024. The Bills reached the AFC Championship game in January but were bested by the defending champion Chiefs, 32-29. It's been quite the offseason for Allen, who agreed to a whopping six-year, $330 million contract extension with the Bills in March worth $250 million guaranteed. The Bills open the 2025 season at home against the Ravens on 'Sunday Night Football' on Sept. 7.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It's happening': Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld wedding buzz intensifies as Dion Dawkins backpedals on May 31 date
Speculation surrounds Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld's wedding (Getty Images) As speculation swirls around Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld 's potential wedding date, one of Allen's closest teammates is doing his best to keep things under wraps — or maybe just play coy. Dion Dawkins once spilled the wedding date, but now he's in full protection mode Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins, who has built a reputation for being both a vocal leader and a big personality in the locker room, raised eyebrows earlier this year when he appeared to casually confirm Allen and Steinfeld's wedding date. During a March 7 appearance on Good Morning Football, Dawkins was asked about his offseason plans and whether he had any weddings on the horizon. With a smile, he responded: "Josh Allen is one of a kind and he has sealed that deal. Soon to come, May 31, it's happening." That simple statement was enough to set Bills Mafia — and pop culture watchers — into a frenzy. May 31? That's just around the corner. However, when Dawkins reappeared on The Rich Eisen Show on May 23, his tune had noticeably changed. When Eisen pressed him about the supposed upcoming nuptials, Dawkins claimed ignorance. "Is that coming up? I ain't know nothing about that," he said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "I have no idea what's going on. We're all here. We're all here in Buffalo, working out. I'll give those guys a Facetime call and see how everything is going, but I have no idea. I have no idea." He even leaned into humor to deflect attention from the topic, saying, "I'm in the fog. I am currently in Orchard Park, and I'm focused on Hallmark, and I'm focused on eating a nice batch of wings today." Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld reportedly got engaged during the Bills' bye week on November 22, 2024, in Malibu. Since then, the couple has kept all details about the ceremony private, despite growing interest from fans and media alike. When asked about a wedding gift for the couple, Dawkins offered a tongue-in-cheek response: "Josh can walk down the aisle in one piece, and be happy that he's walking down the aisle with all fingers and all toes." Also Read: Josh Allen's wedding in jeopardy as Hailee Steinfeld's health struggles intensify Whether May 31 is the actual date or just a red herring remains to be seen. But with the calendar inching closer to that weekend, the spotlight on Allen and Steinfeld continues to intensify — and Dawkins seems determined to keep the media guessing. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
New York Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Bills' 2026 draft needs: An early look at potential positions to address
The Bills will begin their annual Organized Team Activities in one week, giving us our first glimpse of the 2025 roster. In addition to getting to see the newest version of the Bills together, it's the official beginning of the evaluation period for the roster beyond this upcoming season. On Monday, we discussed how the team's cap standing in 2026, mixed with a lot of difficult decisions, would yield a magnifying glass on the upcoming year. Along the same lines, with as many extensions and new money they handed out this offseason, it puts a focal point on the 2026 NFL Draft. Although it's extremely early, and much can change between now and next year's draft, it's always wise to keep an eye on what could be coming in their next stage of roster building. Advertisement As things are about to begin on the field in Orchard Park, here's an early look at what the Bills' top draft needs could be in 2026. The Bills had great results in points scored during the 2024 season, and although consistent in other ways to generate that offense, they didn't have a constant fastball they could depend on for their passing game. They depended on shorter targets yielding yards after the catch without having the deep-field speed and intermediate separation skills within their receiver room that challenged defenses on all three levels. Deep-field throws mostly depended on coverage busts, with Josh Allen extending the play, or jump ball and back shoulder passes with one of their taller receivers who couldn't separate from their defender. The Bills signed Joshua Palmer in the offseason, and he should help with some of the route-running separation problems they had in the intermediate passing game. However, the Bills still lack true deep-field speed, and on top of that, finding a player who can develop into a key piece of their passing attack to help draw attention from other receivers could easily become a priority next offseason. The Bills feel good about their room for 2025, but some decision points are coming. Keon Coleman will head into his third season in 2026, and by then, they should have a good idea about his potential ceiling in their offense. Curtis Samuel, should they cut him in 2026, would yield over $6 million in cap savings next offseason. And, although he isn't a receiver, tight end Dalton Kincaid will be three seasons into his NFL career, and like Coleman, the Bills should have a good idea if he can be the impact player they hoped he'd be when they drafted him. If someone with potential doesn't take a step forward, and if Palmer is more of a role player than a consistent contributor, the door should remain wide open for the Bills to take one as early as the first round. Wide receiver is in the sweet spot where there is usually a good amount of top-end talent that provides value in the back half of the first round. On top of that, drafting a potential long-term top receiver option on a cost-controlled rookie deal through Allen's age-33 season when his cap hits get at their peak, given how much it costs to re-sign receivers, is sound roster-building logic. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and the Bills may be on the lookout for another edge rusher in the draft next year. The Bills have one obvious starter on their roster that will be on the team in 2026 — Greg Rousseau. Past him, the Bills have questions. Both Joey Bosa and A.J. Epenesa are free agents in 2026. Their third-round pick in 2025, Landon Jackson, could have a future as a starter, though it may be difficult to project him into the job after one year as a likely rotational defensive end. It also remains to be seen what kind of role free agent signing Michael Hoecht will have. Although Jackson can't be ruled out, the Bills may not want to go into the next year depending on him to win the job outright. Advertisement They could use the Terrel Bernard approach from a couple of years ago when they had Bernard in his second training camp battle with Tyrel Dodson for the starting job. However, there is a massive difference between the potential starting ability of a third-round pick in his second season as a linebacker compared to a defensive end, especially with how much of a premium the Bills place on Jackson's position. Jackson would need to show substantial potential in his rookie season for them to completely ignore drafting an edge rusher with an early pick. On the flip side, finding impact pass rushers near the bottom of the first round, which is where the Bills are trending toward picking again next year, is difficult. Depending on how Jackson develops in his first season, it could be another one-year free agency grab like they did with Bosa. In 2024, the Bills had the best offensive line play of the Josh Allen era, featuring a high level of consistent play and remarkable health across their starting five. The Bills will return the group in its entirety in 2025, but it's beginning to look like there will be at least one change after the year. Starting center Connor McGovern and left guard David Edwards are free agents at the end of the year, and right guard O'Cyrus Torrence (2027 free agent) will be extension-eligible next offseason. They already face potential cap difficulties in 2026, so keeping the entire band together could prove difficult. If they lose one or both of the McGovern-Edwards duo, the Bills could use a selection in the first three rounds on an interior offensive lineman. They have a couple of options in-house with Alec Anderson and Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, but both are projections at this point without having more than preseason games and Week 18 against the Patriots for in-game NFL experience. The investment level on both — Anderson as an undrafted free agent and Van Pran-Granger as a fifth-round pick — was relatively low for the Bills, which could enhance the odds they use an early pick on one. This potential draft need is not very complicated — it completely depends on whether the Bills re-sign James Cook for 2026. They have a couple of different options with Cook, possibly going with the long-term extension route or by the team using either the franchise or transition tag on him to keep him in-house for one more season. If they let Cook head to free agency, that immediately vaults running back up the draft priority list to replenish the position. Whether that means the draft pick vaults into Cook's top role in 2026 or Ray Davis takes over the top role over the final two years of his rookie contract, they'll need someone to pair with Davis for the long term. Ty Johnson is also signed through 2026 to round out the room. The Bills have both a starter in Matt Milano and a primary backup in Dorian Williams set for the 2025 season. The Bills adjusted Milano's contract to make him a free agent in 2026, which creates an opportunity for a new starter the following season. After the upcoming season, Williams only has one year remaining on his rookie contract, making him a free agent in 2027. Much of this need will depend on Milano's health in 2025, and if he keeps Williams off the field for much of the season. If the Bills don't see enough from Williams as a potential long-term starting option next to Bernard, using a pick on a potential starting outside linebacker will move up the list. The Bills may prefer the draft route anyway after giving Bernard a lucrative long-term deal. Since Beane has been in charge, they have generally avoided paying both of their starting linebackers big money at the same time, usually preferring one to be on a rookie deal. If that holds, it could be an early-round consideration. The Bills have exhibited a lot of trust and faith in Taylor Rapp as a starter, and will likely get to see how 2024 second-round pick Cole Bishop fares in the starting lineup this year. Rapp remains under contract in 2026, which gives them a solid year to develop an early to mid-round draft pick, while Rapp either starts or splits reps with the rookie in 2026. That lends itself to how the Bills usually like to use young players on defense before giving them the full go-ahead in their starting lineup. The team does have a potential in-house option in 2025 fifth-round pick Jordan Hancock, who they are currently cross-training at both safety and nickel. For what it's worth, Hancock said at rookie minicamp that he likes playing safety. If he shows any long-term starting potential, it lessens this need. Advertisement Offensive tackle — Spencer Brown is locked in as the long-term starting right tackle, while left tackle Dion Dawkins is under contract through the 2027 season. However, with Dawkins entering his age-31 season in 2025, the Bills should be on the lookout for any signs of decline. To be clear, Dawkins has exhibited no signs of that to date, but given his age, it would be unwise to completely dismiss the possibility of it happening just because it hasn't yet. In-house, the only developmental left tackle prospects the Bills have are 2024 sixth-round pick Tylan Grable and Ryan Van Demark, who Grable passed on the depth chart last year. Nickel — Taron Johnson is still one of the team's top defenders, though he did struggle with injury in 2024 more than he had in a few seasons leading up to it. Johnson will turn 30 ahead of the 2026 season, plus his primary backup, Cam Lewis, will be a free agent next offseason. The Bills may look to develop someone on a rookie deal, especially if Hancock becomes a full-time safety. Backup QB — One of these years, the Bills are going to have to take another quarterback… right? That's not to say they'll take one on the first two days or that it will keep them from signing a veteran backup, but developing a young quarterback on a rookie deal to be the backup is a good cost-cutting alternative as the cap percentages of their core players increase. Both Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White are free agents after 2025, too. (Top photo of Ray Davis and Keon Coleman: Gregory Fisher / Imagn Images)
