Josh Allen says beard-barking habit annoys Hailee Steinfeld

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen revealed a playful habit that annoys his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, during a recent podcast appearance, offering a rare glimpse into the couple’s relationship as they navigate life as new parents.

Allen, 30, appeared on the “Centered on Buffalo” podcast hosted by former Bills center Eric Wood, where he was asked about a behavior that bothers Steinfeld. Allen explained that whenever Steinfeld reaches to remove something from his beard or mustache, he responds by barking and snapping at her hand. He said the reaction is a habit he picked up from his father, who would growl when Allen and his siblings touched his facial hair as children. “Every time I do that, it gets her every single time,” Allen said. “I can’t not do it. It’s, like, there for the taking and I have to take it.”

When Wood turned the question around and asked Allen if Steinfeld has any habits that annoy him, the quarterback did not hesitate. “Absolutely nothing,” he replied with a smile, adding, “What are you trying to do here? What are you trying to do to me?”

The couple, who began dating in 2023, married in California in May 2025. They announced they were expecting their...