Following the announcement of the engagement of the Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to actress Hailee Steinfelda controversial comment surfaced from the Instagram account of Allen’s ex-girlfriend, Brittany Williams.
Williams and Allen, who were childhood friends, ended their decade-long relationship in early 2023. The NFL star later began dating actress Hailee Steinfeld that same year. The pair were first spotted packing on the PDA during a sushi date in New York City in May 2023.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld took their relationship to the next level last July, making it Instagram official after a year of dating.
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Josh Allen’s ex claims she was hacked after viral ‘Brain Dead Athlete’ comment
After Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen announced his engagement to actress Hailee Steinfeld, a controversial comment appeared on his ex-girlfriend Brittany Williams’ Instagram account. The comment referred to Allen as a “brain-dead CTE athlete.” Williams later claimed her account had been hacked, writing on her Instagram Stories, “My accounts have been hacked multiple times tonight. Trying to get it resolved.”
The comment appeared in response to a user mocking Williams’ love life, with her account allegedly replying: “Luckily my boyfriend owns a team and doesn’t play for one. don’t need to be with another brain dead CTE athlete.”
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CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a brain disease characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells, according to Cleveland Clinic. It is believed to be due to repeated head injuries, although research is ongoing to fully understand its causes and effects. CTE has reportedly been identified in the brains of American football players and other athletes involved in high-contact sports such as boxing, highlighting the potential risks of repeated head trauma.
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Josh Allen gets down on one knee
On Friday, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and “Hawkeye” actress Hailee Steinfeld split the exciting news of their engagement with a joint Instagram post. The announcement featured a heartfelt photo of Allen down on one knee, proposing to Steinfeld as she lovingly pressed her forehead to his.
The romantic moment took place under an arch adorned with pink flowers on a picturesque waterfront property.
They kept the caption simple but meaningful, writing “♾️ 11•22•24 ♾️.”
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld host circus-themed Halloween party
After months of PDA-filled outings and romantic outings, the athlete and the “Pitch Perfect 2” star officially launched their relationship last July. Josh Allen shared a series of photos on social media, including a sweet shot of the couple posing lovingly in front of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.
In August, one of Josh’s teammates weighed in on his relationship with the Oscar-nominated actress, adding to the buzz surrounding the couple. For Halloween, the duo took their romance to the next level, host a circus themed party at Josh’s house in Buffalo. Dressed as principals, they celebrated with their teammates and partners.
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are getting support after their engagement
“LET’S GOOOOOO!!” cheered the official Buffalo Bills Instagram account in response to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s engagement announcement.
Other notable figures also shared their excitement. Tennis legend Serena Williams commented, “OMG I love you,” while model Hunter McGrady added, “So gorgeous! Congratulations!!!!” The Bills even shared the couple’s post on their official Facebook page, writing, “Congratulations to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld on their engagement!!” and included several red and blue heart emojis.
After a year of dating rumors, the couple took to Instagram in July with a subtle post. Allen shared a photo of them looking at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, along with an image of a woman walking from behind in a slideshow, without tagging Steinfeld. On Halloween, Steinfeld joined in and posted her first photo with Allen as the pair hosted a circus-themed party. Although she didn’t tag him, she did include a picture of custom napkins that read, “Josh and Hailee’s circus showdown.”
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Josh Allen brings Hailee Steinfeld to the family event
Before their latest social media post, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen took a slow and cautious approach to going public with their relationship.
During a 2023 appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast, Allen kept it light when teased about their hookup. Co-host Dan Katz playfully asked the quarterback if he was “a fan of Steinfeld,” referring to the actress. Allen joked, “I don’t know what ‘Steinfeld’ is. The show? Big fan.” However, later in the episode he casually mentioned having a “girlfriend”, fueling the rumours.
In March 2024, the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” star joined Allen at his sister’s gender reveal party, cementing her presence in his inner circle.
