Josh Allen's fiance Hailee Steinfeld's sudden music hiatus sparks questions—was it really her choice?

Hailee Steinfeld’s unexpected break from music has left fans puzzled, especially given her early success in the industry. While she claims it was a personal choice to focus on acting, her recent comments have stirred speculation about whether deeper industry pressures or behind-the-scenes conflicts influenced her decision.

Hailee Steinfeld opens up about tough decision to step away from music and why she’s finally returning
Hailee Steinfeld, known for balancing an impressive dual career in acting and music, is finally shedding light on why she pressed pause on her musical journey—and what brought her back.

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The actress and singer made waves in 2015 with her hit debut single Love Myself, which quickly propelled her into pop stardom. Followed by fan favorites like Starving and Most Girls, Steinfeld's music career looked destined for long-term success. However, after the release of her 2020 EP Half Written Story, she seemingly stepped back from the spotlight—at least musically.

In a recent interview with Collider, Steinfeld reflected on that turning point and revealed how hard it was to put her music on hold. “I had taken a bit of a break from music, which was a very difficult decision to make, but I wanted to focus on my acting and was happy to be doing that,” she explained.

While fans may have missed her voice on the charts, Steinfeld’s film and television work continued to soar. From starring in major roles to voicing Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, her acting career demanded attention—and energy.

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But despite the shift in priorities, music never stopped being part of her life. “Music is a love of mine and a huge passion and something that has played a very strong role in my life in more ways than one, and having had the opportunity to make music through the years of my own is something I will never take for granted,” Steinfeld shared.

Now, the 28-year-old is reuniting her two creative loves with her latest project, Sinners, a film where music plays a central role. Not only is she starring in the movie, but she also performs Dangerous, a powerful track on the film’s soundtrack.

“I felt so, so lucky to be a part of a movie like Sinners where music is such a huge part of it,” she said. “This is the dream—for me to be acting in a film that is so driven and moved by music. I was able to open the door again to work on something that I'm very, very, very excited about and can't wait to share more with people. It's been a long time, and I didn't realise how much I missed it.”

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Steinfeld’s return to music may not be a full comeback just yet—but for fans, it’s a promising sign that the best of both worlds could soon be back.