Hailee Steinfeld
She transitioned from an Oscar-nominated child actor to a confident pop star and leading lady, defining a generation of multi-hyphenate talent.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American actress and singer·Birthday: December 11·Millennials
Biography
Hailee Steinfeld arrived with a force that belied her age, holding her own against Jeff Bridges in the Coen Brothers' 'True Grit' at just 13, earning an Academy Award nomination for a performance of startling maturity. Rather than be pigeonholed as a child actor, she strategically navigated her career, taking on blockbuster roles in the 'Pitch Perfect' franchise and the 'Transformers' series while also voicing the animated heroine Gwen Stacy. Parallel to her film work, Steinfeld launched a successful music career, with her debut single 'Love Myself' becoming an anthem of self-empowerment and earning platinum status. She embodies the fluidity of contemporary stardom, moving between acting and music with a sharp instinct for projects that resonate, most notably starring as Emily Dickinson in the whimsical and critically adored series 'Dickinson'.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Hailee was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Hailee Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Hailee's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at age 14 for her debut film, 'True Grit'.
- Her debut single, 'Love Myself', was certified Platinum and became a viral self-empowerment anthem.
- Starred in and served as an executive producer for the Apple TV+ series 'Dickinson', which ran for three seasons.
- Voiced Gwen Stacy in the Academy Award-winning animated film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.
Did You Know?
She is the niece of film producer and director Jake Steinfeld.
She provided the voice for the character Vi in the animated series 'Arcane'.
She is a global ambassador for the makeup brand COVERGIRL.
“I want to be someone who is known for being a part of things that are important and that make a difference.”
