Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his fiancée, actress Hailee Steinfeld, beamed with joy as they posed for snapshots and mingled amidst a glittering array of celebrities on the red carpet, preceding Allen's receipt of the NFL Honors' most prestigious individual accolade. In a tightly contested race, reminiscent of Matt Ryan's victory over Tom Brady in 2016, Allen narrowly edged out two-time winner Lamar Jackson to claim the AP NFL MVP award. Allen, who steered the Buffalo Bills to a fifth consecutive AFC East crown, garnered 27 first-place votes and amassed 383 points in total, with Jackson trailing closely behind with 23 first-place votes. Allen also secured 22 second-place votes and one third-place vote. Other MVP finalists included Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, and Jared Goff.
This season has been a cause for numerous celebrations for Allen. In November, the couple shared a heartwarming photo on Instagram, capturing Allen proposing to Steinfeld on one knee. Their romance first sparked rumors in the spring of 2023, when paparazzi caught them dining together in New York City. Since then, Steinfeld has become a fixture at Bills home games, and the couple even hosted a spirited Halloween party this fall.
Hailing from Los Angeles, the 27-year-old Steinfeld embarked on her acting journey at the tender age of 10. She garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Mattie Ross in the 2010 Coen brothers' remake of "True Grit." Additionally, she received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the 2016 high school drama-comedy "The Edge of Seventeen." Her impressive resume also boasts credits in "Bumblebee," "Dickinson," and Marvel's "Hawkeye," along with voice roles in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and its sequel.
Selected in the first round of the 2018 draft out of Wyoming, the 28-year-old Allen has etched his name in Buffalo's record books with numerous single-season and career passing and scoring milestones. This season, he led the Bills to the AFC championship game, cementing his legacy as a standout quarterback.
