When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, Hailee Steinfeld keeps it simple. For the 29-year-old actress, the biggest game of the year isn’t about intricate plans or strict traditions—it’s about enjoying the moment. Speaking exclusively with Parade, Steinfeld shared her laid-back approach to the day, whether she’s hosting a gathering or kicking back on the couch. “I love an opportunity to host,” she said. “I love an opportunity to go sit on a couch for a few hours and have somebody else host if that’s the plan.” Either way, she’s content with keeping things low-pressure and seeing where the day takes her.
This year, Steinfeld is particularly excited for the commercials and the food that comes with watching the Super Bowl. “Just excited to watch these commercials, get some good food,” she said. “It’s honestly the best part—the food and the commercials, in my opinion.” Despite appearing in a Super Bowl commercial herself, Steinfeld isn’t planning to spend the night glued to social media. Instead, she’s looking forward to the more personal reactions from friends and family.
In State Farm’s upcoming Super Bowl spot, Steinfeld is set to star alongside Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride in a campaign that puts a playful spin on Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” While the commercial is designed for a massive audience, Steinfeld revealed that she’s most excited to hear from people she knows. “I’m always looking forward to friends who catch it and see it,” she explained. “We’ll be watching it in real-time and having them reach out.” For Steinfeld, the immediate, familiar feedback from loved ones outweighs scrolling through live commentary online as the ad airs.
Steinfeld’s relaxed approach to the Super Bowl extends to other areas of her life, including her beauty routine during a season filled with awards shows, major projects, and her first pregnancy with husband Josh Allen. She’s leaned into simplicity off the red carpet, opting for quick and easy looks over anything too time-consuming.
When it comes to her Super Bowl plans, whether she’s watching from a couch or hosting friends, Steinfeld’s philosophy is clear: good food, good company, and enjoying the moment—commercial breaks included.
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