Hailee Steinfeld Skips Oscars 2026 as Sinners Makes History and Baby Arrives Soon
Hailee Steinfeld chose one of the biggest nights of her career to stay home — and for the best possible reason. The actress, pregnant with her first child alongside husband Josh Allen, sat out the Oscars 2026 ceremony on March 15 as her film Sinners dominated the night with a record-breaking 16 nominations. The baby, it turns out, is arriving any moment now.
Hailee Steinfeld Pregnant and Watching From Home
Steinfeld, 29, remained home with Josh Allen while her hit movie was up for a record 16 awards at the 98th Academy Awards. The pregnant actress was spotted in Orange County, California on Saturday, with her NFL star husband helping her out of an SUV — both keeping it super low-key and casual.
Steinfeld revealed she "cried the whole show," adding, "It was a magical night watching my entire Sinners family shine." The emotional tribute she shared on social media made clear how deeply invested she remained in the film's historic night, even from the couch.
Michael B. Jordan Shouts Out Hailee Steinfeld During Oscars 2026 Speech
Michael B. Jordan acknowledged Steinfeld's absence during his acceptance speech for Best Actor at the March 15 ceremony, offering a heartwarming shoutout to "Hailee at home," noting that "she's getting ready to have a baby right now."
Jordan, who played twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore in Sinners, added, "Thank you so much for being the other half of Stack." The moment quickly became one of the most talked-about clips of the entire Oscars broadcast.
Sinners Wins Four Oscars Despite Record 16 Nominations
Sinners was up for 16 Oscars and went home with four awards: Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson.
The film racked up the most nominations in the history of the Academy Awards, surpassing the previous record held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land, all of which earned 14 nominations. However, the movie missed out on Best Picture, which was won by One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor.
Hailee Steinfeld Celebrates Sinners Cast After Oscars 2026
While absent from the 98th Academy Awards, Steinfeld shared several Instagram stories supporting the movie's cast and crew, including Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler, and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who all took home Oscars.
The Pitch Perfect alum also showed support for Ludwig Göransson, who won Best Original Score for composing the Sinners soundtrack, and shared moments from the evening with Ryan Coogler's wife Zinzi, who co-produced the film. It was a full awards night for Steinfeld, just experienced entirely from home.
Hailee Steinfeld Pregnant Baby Shower Just Days Before Oscars
With her due date rapidly approaching, Steinfeld shared a glimpse into her backyard baby shower that her mom Cheri Steinfeld recently planned, describing the gingham décor, a knitting station, and about 30 women she loves gathering in her most comfortable place — her backyard.
The baby shower took place on Saturday, March 14 — one day before the Oscars ceremony — making for an unforgettable weekend for the actress and her husband. Steinfeld wore an off-white Stella McCartney dress and brown boots, saying, "The minute I put it on, it felt like something I'd wear pregnant or not."
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Baby Due Any Day Now
Steinfeld debuted her baby bump on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in January, already far along in her pregnancy, sparking widespread speculation about a March due date. The couple revealed they were expecting back in December — just a few months after saying "I do."
Allen has spoken openly about becoming a father, calling it "the most important thing I'll ever be in my life." For Hailee Steinfeld, missing Oscars 2026 may feel like a small trade-off — Sinners still made history, and the most important arrival is still ahead.
