Actress and NFL star celebrate birth of their first child together

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2 Apr 2026 • 11:50 PM MYT
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  • Sinners star Hailee Steinfeld and NFL quarterback Josh Allen have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter.
  • The couple shared the news via Steinfeld's Substack newsletter, Beau Society, writing, “Our baby girl has arrived!! We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and well wishes.”
  • They had largely kept the pregnancy private, only revealing the baby's gender after the birth.
  • Steinfeld had previously shared insights about her pregnancy journey on her Substack, discussing her anticipation of motherhood.
  • Allen, a Buffalo Bills star, also spoke of his excitement for fatherhood in January, calling it the most important role he would ever have.

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