At a Glance
- Hailee Steinfeld shared a red carpet moment with Adam Sandler at the 2026 Golden Globes
- Sandler praised her performance in The Sinners and congratulated her husband Josh Allen
- The actress revealed Sandler’s films are a permanent fixture in her home
- Why it matters: Shows the mutual admiration between the rising star and comedy legend
Hailee Steinfeld got a major confidence boost from Adam Sandler at the 2026 Golden Globes. The actress detailed their exchange in her Substack newsletter, Beau Society, revealing how the comedy icon praised her work and even mentioned her husband.
The Red Carpet Encounter
During the January 11 ceremony, Steinfeld attended wearing a Prada dress and brought a new plus one to the event. While documenting her evening, she shared how Sandler approached her near the entrance.
“Hey, buddy! I loved Sinners! You’re doing amazing. And congrats to Josh!” Sandler told her, according to her newsletter.
The 29-year-old actress was thrilled by the interaction, writing that she “could not wait to tell my husband” about Sandler’s kind words.
A Household Tradition
Steinfeld revealed that Sandler’s films play a constant role in her home life.
“For context, Adam Sandler is a permanent fixture in our house. We always have one of his movies on (the other night it was Just Go With It),” she wrote.
This admiration isn’t new. Steinfeld admitted that Sandler “even inspired our Halloween costumes a few years ago.” She linked to a previous Beau Society post from October 2025 showing photos of her and husband Josh Allen dressed as Bobby Boucher and Vicki Vallencourt from The Waterboy.
The Waterboy Homage
The throwback photos showed Steinfeld and Allen’s commitment to their costume choice, dressing as the characters originally played by Sandler and Fairuza Balk in his 1998 film. The actress included this detail to show how long she and her husband have been fans of Sandler’s work.
Personal Life Updates
Steinfeld and Allen, who went Instagram official in July 2024, married in May 2025. The couple announced their first pregnancy in December 2025, sharing the news through Beau Society and a joint Instagram post.
The pregnancy reveal video showed Steinfeld posing in the snow with her baby bump while Allen kissed her stomach. She wore a fleece reading “mother” as they stood together with a small snowman.
“I love you ❤️,” Allen commented on their shared video announcement.
Career Highlights
Steinfeld’s performance in The Sinners earned her recognition at the Golden Globes, where she had the opportunity to reconnect with industry friends she hadn’t seen in years. The January 11 event served as both a celebration of her work and a chance to network with established stars like Sandler.
The 59-year-old actor’s praise carries extra weight given Steinfeld’s admitted longtime admiration for his career. His acknowledgment of both her performance and her marriage to Allen shows he follows her personal and professional life.
Newsletter Revelations
Through Beau Society, Steinfeld regularly shares updates about her life and career. The platform allowed her to give fans an inside look at her red carpet experience, including moments that might not make mainstream coverage.
Her documentation of the Sandler encounter reveals how meaningful it is when established stars support rising talent. The fact that Sandler specifically mentioned Allen, who plays for the Buffalo Bills, shows he pays attention to details about his fellow actors’ lives.
Industry Connections
The interaction between Steinfeld and Sandler highlights the supportive nature within Hollywood’s community. When veteran actors take time to encourage newer talent, it creates a positive cycle of mentorship and appreciation.
Steinfeld’s excitement about sharing the encounter with her husband demonstrates how meaningful such recognition becomes, especially when it comes from someone whose work has been part of her life for years.
The timing proved particularly special, occurring during what Steinfeld described as a night where she got to “reconnect with friends I haven’t seen in years” while celebrating her achievements in The Sinners.
