BIO: Hailee Steinfeld
Early Life and Background
Hailee Steinfeld was born on December 11, 1996, in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, to Cheri (née Domasin), an interior designer, and Peter Steinfeld, a personal fitness trainer. She was raised in Agoura Hills, California. She has a brother, Griffin. Her maternal grandfather was half Filipino.
Acting Career
Steinfeld began acting at a young age, initially appearing in television commercials and short films. Her breakout role came in 2010 with the Coen brothers’ film True Grit, for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Notable Works
- True Grit (2010): Steinfeld’s performance as Mattie Ross earned her widespread recognition and an Oscar nomination.
- Ender’s Game (2013): She played Petra Arkanian in this science fiction action film.
- Romeo & Juliet (2013): Steinfeld starred as Juliet Capulet in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.
- Begin Again (2013): She played Violet Mulligan in this musical drama.
- The Homesman (2014): She played Tabitha Hutchinson in this Western film.
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Pitch Perfect 3 (2017): Steinfeld joined the cast as Emily Junk.
- The Edge of Seventeen (2016): She received critical acclaim for her lead role as Nadine Franklin, earning a Golden Globe nomination.
- Bumblebee (2018): Steinfeld starred as Charlie Watson in this Transformers spin-off film.
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): She voiced Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman. She reprised the role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023).
- Hawkeye (2021): Steinfeld starred as Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series.
- Arcane (2021-present): She voices Vi