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Hailee Steinfeld shocked fans tonight by skipping the 98th Academy Awards. The 29-year-old actress, expecting her first child with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, prioritized her imminent due date over the red carpet. Her film Sinners earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Pregnancy Announcement: Announced in December 2025 via her Beau Society Newsletter
- Awards Skipped: Missed the Actor Awards in early March and tonight’s Oscars ceremony
- Due Date: Sources indicate early March 2026, putting her near delivery at the ceremony
- Sinners Recognition: Record-breaking 16 nominations; film led tonight’s awards history
A Historic Night Marked by Absence
Tonight’s 2026 Oscars delivered unprecedented drama as Sinners made Academy Awards history with its 16 nominations – the most ever. Yet Steinfeld’s conspicuous absence left fans wondering about Hollywood’s biggest star. The Bridgers actress has barely attended any awards season events since announcing her pregnancy. Her decision prioritizes her health and her growing family.
Co-star Wunmi Mosaku represented the film’s excellence, earning a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role as magical practitioner Annie. The film received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, cementing its status as the awards’ darkest horse.
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When Motherhood Met the Red Carpet
Steinfeld and Allen announced their baby news in December 2025 with a stunning maternity shoot in her weekly newsletter. The couple, who married in late 2024, shared the joy with fans via social media. Since then, the Blue Bloods actress has strategically withdrawn from public appearances. She skipped the Actor Awards on March 1st, raising questions about tonight’s ceremony.
Sources suggest her due date falls around early March 2026, meaning March 15th puts her dangerously close to labor. Medical professionals typically advise against long events near delivery, especially high-pressure night-time ceremonies. Steinfeld’s prioritization reflects a grown woman choosing family over flash.
Sinners Shatters Records While Steinfeld Stays Home
| Award Category | Status |
| Total Nominations | 16 (record-breaking) |
| Best Picture | Nominee |
| Best Director (Ryan Coogler) | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress (Mosaku) | Nominee |
“Hailee Steinfeld, who’s skipped the last few awards season red carpets for a very good reason: she’s about to have a baby any moment now.”
— Cosmopolitan, Awards Coverage
Josh Allen’s Wife Chooses Parenthood Over Prestige
Steinfeld presented at the 83rd Golden Globes on January 11, 2026, flaunting her baby bump in a custom Prada peach silk gown. Yet that was her last major appearance. The True Grit star has since become increasingly selective about public events. Her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, expressed his excitement about becoming a father during recent press conferences.
The couple announced their engagement in late 2024 and married shortly after. Both are 29 years old, born just months apart in 1996. Fans have drawn comparisons to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s similar NFL-celebrity romance, though Steinfeld and Swift remain close friends from their early 2010s connection.
What Does This Mean for Hollywood’s Awards Season?
Steinfeld’s absence tonight raises questions about celebrity priorities in the social media age. Should pregnant stars attend major ceremonies? The answer seems personal and medical. Her choice sparked broader conversations about women’s health, motherhood, and work-life balance in entertainment’s most competitive sector.
Will other pregnant stars follow her example? Industry experts suggest yes. Steinfeld’s graceful withdrawal normalizes the conversation around pregnancy in Hollywood. She’s not rejecting her career, she’s protecting her newborn’s arrival. Meanwhile, Sinners represents her artistic excellence, regardless of her physical presence tonight.
Sources
- Cosmopolitan – Why Hailee Steinfeld Isn’t at the 2026 Oscars Coverage
- Town and Country Magazine – Why Hailee Steinfeld Skipped the Academy Awards
- People Magazine – Josh Allen Parenthood Announcement and Pregnancy Updates
