The 2023 Hollywood strike, one of the longest and most disruptive in the industry’s history, halted production from July to November and left thousands of actors out of work.
Among those affected was Hailee Steinfeld, who had to find a new creative outlet during months of uncertainty.
Steinfeld, who began acting at the age of 10 with roles in… She’s a fox, a real gritand Romeo and Juliethas long been recognized as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and talented performers.
Over the years, she has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for her powerful on-screen portrayal. But when the strike shut down the entertainment world, she suddenly found herself, like many of her peers, without projects or creative purpose.
In a recent interview with Noisy magazineSteinfeld talked about that difficult time. “I felt so lost and my creativity stopped. I needed something, some form of connection. What should I do?” I remembered.
Because of this uncertainty, I created Beau Society, a personal newsletter that quickly evolved from a passion project into a huge success.
What started as a creative experiment has now turned into a thriving publication on Substack, attracting nearly 87,000 readers weekly. “My creative drive is through my newsletter,” Steinfeld told Bustle, reflecting on how the project reignited her artistic spirit.
One of PU Association The most popular features were the hilarious Q&A with her husband, NFL star Josh Allen.
During the conversation, Allen recounted how Steinfeld nearly ruined his proposal when she excitedly asked, “Can we get married already?! What are you waiting for?!” Just moments before he planned to propose. Allen laughed as he recalled saying, “Did you know I was about to propose to you?”
The couple, who got engaged on November 22, 2024, tied the knot on May 31, 2025 in an intimate ceremony in California, where Beau Society gave fans a sneak peek into their love story.