Why Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld are avoiding the Travis Kelce–Taylor Swift kind of public love story

As Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen prepares for a major milestone in his personal life—his upcoming wedding to actress Hailee Steinfeld—he’s also making it clear that his relationship will follow a very different playbook than that of NFL superstar Travis Kelce and global pop icon Taylor Swift.Although Josh Allen and Travis Kelce share a competitive bond on the gridiron, their off-field lifestyles couldn’t be more different.Kelce and Swift have not shied away from the limelight, appearing together frequently at dinners, concerts, and sporting events. But Allen appears to be deliberately steering away from that kind of high-profile relationship dynamic.According to a source close to the couple who spoke with the Daily Mail, Allen is conscious of public perceptions but has no interest in drawing comparisons. “Besides being at any of her premieres or anything else to support her, Josh and Hailee aren't going to be seen a lot going out to dinner and parading themselves around like Taylor and Travis do,” the insider revealed.It’s not about casting judgment on Kelce and Swift’s way of navigating fame. Rather, Allen’s stance reflects a conscious choice to keep the relationship more grounded. He doesn’t want the celebrity spotlight to overshadow his football career or his commitment to Steinfeld. “Josh is going to remain mostly on the sidelines for things that would make his status and fame more with Hailee,” the source added.Allen and Steinfeld have been together since 2023, and their engagement was officially announced in November. Their wedding is scheduled for May 31, as confirmed by Allen’s teammate Dion Dawkins. While fans of both the NFL and Hollywood may be eager to catch a glimpse of the glamorous event, Allen's focus remains squarely on the field.“Josh will take it as it comes, as winning the Super Bowl is the goal,” said the source. “Everything else can come second.” That mentality is reflective of Allen’s desire to maintain his focus on football, especially after the bitter end to the Bills’ 2024 postseason hopes. Last season, the Bills fell just short of the Super Bowl, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs 32-29 in a heartbreaking AFC Championship game. Now, Allen is laser-focused on rewriting that narrative.There’s also a sense of humility in Allen’s approach. While the public may be tempted to place his relationship with Steinfeld in the same conversation as Kelce and Swift’s, Allen doesn’t see it that way. “He doesn’t assume that it will get to the levels of Taylor or Travis though, because Taylor is so popular… Plus, Travis is toward the end of his career, whereas Josh has a long way to go,” the insider said.Allen is fully aware of the unique space he occupies in the NFL. He’s one of the top quarterbacks in the league, leading a strong Buffalo squad and earning a lucrative contract. That success alone brings a fair share of celebrity. But when paired with a Hollywood star like Steinfeld, it has the potential to skyrocket. Despite this, Allen would prefer to let his actions on the field define his legacy.“He is in a very interesting situation,” the source noted. “He would love to win multiple Super Bowls and be forever placed in the conversation as one of the best. With that, it provides a certain celebrity, but then add a relationship with a Hollywood star, it changes your status and fame pretty quick. He would love to take a lower-profile approach.”While the world may be watching this NFL-Hollywood romance unfold, don’t expect Allen and Steinfeld to turn into America’s next paparazzi-favorite couple. For Josh Allen, building a Super Bowl legacy comes first—everything else, including the spotlight, can wait.Also Read: Shedeur Sanders opens up on hate he receives, says ‘99% of hatred’ is actually directed at dad Deion