Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hailee Steinfeld

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

How Hailee Steinfeld built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Hailee Steinfeld is an American actress and singer who gained significant recognition for her role in the film *True Grit* (2010). Her performance earned her several award nominations, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Academy Award Nomination for True Grit

In 2011, Hailee Steinfeld was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in True Grit.

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2014: Appearance at the Breast Cancer Foundation's Hot Pink Party

In 2014, Hailee Steinfeld made a public appearance at the Breast Cancer Foundation's Hot Pink Party as part of her charity work.

2015: Participation in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2015 tour

In 2015, Hailee Steinfeld participated in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour, marking one of her public appearances for charity.

2016: Singing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" for Charity

In 2016, Hailee Steinfeld participated in singing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with other singers and celebrities, raising money for New York City's homeless during the holiday season through "Robin Hood".

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2016: Golden Globe Nomination for The Edge of Seventeen

In 2016, Hailee Steinfeld was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in The Edge of Seventeen.

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2016: Reflection on Music and Acting Intertwining

In a 2016 interview, Hailee Steinfeld expressed that through her music, she feels she gets to be herself and tell her own story, and that music is a big influence in her acting, stating the two "entwine".

2017: Representing Reef Footwear and MISSION Activewear

In 2017, Hailee Steinfeld began representing Reef Footwear and MISSION Activewear as part of her ventures outside of acting and music.

2017: Billboard Music Award for Top Covered Artist

In 2017, Hailee Steinfeld won a Billboard Music Award for Top Covered Artist for her song "Most Girls".

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2018: Launch of Privé Revaux eyewear line

In 2018, Hailee Steinfeld launched her own line of eyewear called Privé Revaux, expanding her ventures beyond acting and music.

2019: Attendance at We Day 2019 in California

In 2019, Hailee Steinfeld attended We Day in California, adding to her list of public appearances at charity events.

August 2020: Release of "Love On Top" a cappella cover for UNICEF

In August 2020, Hailee Steinfeld reunited with the cast of the Pitch Perfect film series to record an a cappella cover of Beyonce's "Love On Top", with proceeds going to UNICEF to help children in Lebanon and around the world.

2022: Release of "Coast" and partnership with CORE Hydration

In 2022, Hailee Steinfeld released "Coast" and became a brand ambassador for CORE Hydration, promoting their "Find Your Core" campaign.

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2024: Launch of Beau Society Newsletter

In 2024, Hailee Steinfeld launched a newsletter titled Beau Society, to connect with her audience on a deeper level.

April 2025: Appearance in Sinners and contribution to its soundtrack

In April 2025, Hailee Steinfeld appeared in Ryan Coogler's film Sinners (2025), portraying Mary, a mixed-race woman in 1932 Jim Crow-era Mississippi. She also contributed the song "Dangerous" to the film's soundtrack.

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