Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld has shared a heartfelt thank you to Buffalo following the unveiling of a congratulatory billboard celebrating her engagement to Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen. The billboard, sponsored by Delaware North, proclaims, “The Queen City has a new queen. Congratulations, Josh and Hailee.”
In her latest Beau Society newsletter, Steinfeld reflected on the surprise, stating, “There’s champagne, there are beautifully written cards, and then there are ‘congratulations on your engagement’ billboards. This was a wild and very sweet surprise. Thank you, Delaware North and Buffalo. I’m honored.”
Steinfeld, who is currently starring in Netflix’s "Arcane" and Disney’s Marvel universe, has become a beloved figure in Buffalo, especially as Allen has enjoyed an MVP-caliber season. She has embraced Bills Madia and the local culture, often seen cheering for the Bills and mingling with fans at local spots like Wegmans.
Steinfeld, a native of the Los Angeles area, recently shared a touching message for those affected by the wildfires in her hometown: “I want to take a moment to send love and support to anyone directly or indirectly affected by the wildfires in LA. It’s unimaginable what many of you are facing, and my heart is with all of you navigating through this — whether you're displaced, supporting loved ones, or simply trying to process everything. LA has always been home and my heart is absolutely broken into pieces.”
She went on, “While I feel helpless and devastated, I’m so grateful for the firefighters, volunteers, and first responders risking their lives to help those in need.”
Steinfeld listed ways to help as well as resources for victims. And then she signed the letter with the following message: “Hold your loved ones close and pray for California. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled BS next week.”
Hailee Steinfeld Expresses Gratitude to Buffalo for Engagement Billboard