LOS ANGELES, January 16, 2026
Hailee Steinfeld Shared an Adam Sandler Shout-Out with Husband Josh Allen
The pregnant actress revealed a heartwarming moment from the Golden Globes red carpet involved a congratulatory message for her husband, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
- Hailee Steinfeld, a presenter at the 83rd annual Golden Globes, received a kind message from Adam Sandler.
- Sandler congratulated Steinfeld on her performance in Sinners and extended well wishes to her husband, Josh Allen.
- Steinfeld and Allen are known fans of Sandler’s work, even dressing up as characters from his film The Waterboy for Halloween.
Hailee Steinfeld had a memorable encounter at the 2026 Golden Globes, and the best part wasn’t even the event itself-it was what happened afterward.The Sinners star, who presented at the 83rd annual awards show in Los Angeles, was eager to share a sweet moment with her husband, Josh Allen. The actress explained that Adam Sandler personally congratulated her on her work and sent his regards to Allen, a detail she couldn’t wait to relay.
A Sandler Fan Household
“For context,Adam Sandler is a permanent fixture in our house. We always have one of his movies on,” Steinfeld shared in her newsletter on January 16, recalling that they had recently watched his 2011 comedy, Just Go with It. “So when Adam Sandler waved me down by the entrance to the Globes,and said,’Hey,buddy! I loved Sinners! You’re doing amazing. And congrats to Josh!’ I could not wait to tell my husband.”
The Oscar nominee and the Buffalo Bills quarterback, both 29, clearly share a love for Sandler’s films. Their enthusiasm is so strong, in fact, that they even channeled their inner Bobby Boucher and Vicki Vallencourt from Sandler’s 1998 hit, The Waterboy, for a Halloween celebration.
Steinfeld’s anecdote offers a charming glimpse into the couple’s shared interests and the delightful surprise of a personal connection with one of their favorite actors.
