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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Reveal Daughter Name

Published 20 June 2026

Actress Hailee Steinfeld and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen have revealed the name of their newborn daughter, Harper Haize Allen. The announcement was made in a personal letter Steinfeld posted to her Beau Society newsletter on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Steinfeld addressed the letter directly to her daughter, writing, "Dearest Harper, I'm in awe of you." She reflected on the early months of motherhood, describing them as "beautiful and exhausting" and "the longest days and the shortest season all at once." The actress noted that her heart now feels as though it is "living outside of my body."

The couple confirmed the birth of their first child in April. At that time, they shared a statement expressing they were "feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments." Steinfeld later marked her first Mother's Day in May by posting photos of the infant's hand and feet, though she has not publicly shown the baby's face.

Allen, who won the NFL MVP award in February 2025, has also spoken about fatherhood. In a podcast appearance last month, he said he was "just enjoying being a dad right now" and praised the baby for sleeping well, while acknowledging the...

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