10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hailee Steinfeld

Actress. Singer. Marvel Hero. Get to know the real Hailee!

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Oscar Nominee at 14

She was nominated for an Academy Award for True Grit — at just 14 years old!

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Her Cousin is a Racecar Driver

Hailee’s cousin is NASCAR driver Griffin Steinfeld. Speed runs in the family!

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She’s Half Filipino

Her mother is of Filipino descent, making Hailee proudly mixed-race.

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Voice of Spider-Gwen

She voices Gwen Stacy aka Spider-Woman in the Spider-Verse animated films.

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Pop Star Credentials

Her debut single “Love Myself” became an anthem for self-love — and a chart hit.

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Almost a Disney Princess

She auditioned to be Princess Jasmine in Disney’s live-action Aladdin.

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Home-Schooled from Age 11

Due to bullying, Hailee left public school and was home-schooled while pursuing acting.

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First Role Was a Kmart Commercial

Before fame, she was in a Kmart ad — proving everyone starts somewhere!

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She’s a Poet Too

Hailee has a deep love for writing poetry — and hopes to publish one day.

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The Best is Yet to Come

With Marvel, music, and more, Hailee’s just getting started.

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