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Along with being a prolific actress, Hailee Steinfeld is a well-known singer and model. Her career began when she was eight years old and starred in multiple award-winning short films. She became a popular face in the critic’s circle at 13 when she made her acting debut as a supporting actress and earned an Academy Award nomination. Since then, Steinfeld has worked in numerous independent and mainstream movies and television shows that have made her an international star. She has diversified her portfolio in Hollywood by releasing pop music that has earned platinum certifications. The actress has also won several accolades, including the Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Young Performer.
An actress who showed a promise to become a popular performer, Hailee Steinfeld’s career has grown exponentially over the years. From comedy and drama to action, let’s take a look at some of her highest-grossing movies.
The Homesman (2014)
A movie of the Western genre directed by Tommy Lee Jones, The Homesman saw Hailee Steinfeld starring in a small role of Tabitha Hutchinson, a young maid. Made on a $16 million budget, the movie made $8.2 million at the box office. It starred a long list of Hollywood A-listers, including Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, Tommy Lee Jones, James Spader, and many more, as stated by Screen Rant.
The Edge OF Seventeen (2016)
With many filmmakers directing coming-of-age movies, The Edge Of Seventeen remains one of the best teen drama movies of the decade. Steinfeld gave a career-defining performance as teenager Nadine Franklin and the movie was met with praise from the critics and audience. With Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick in supporting roles, the movie earned $19 million. Steinfeld was nominated for a Golden Globe for her outstanding performance.
3 Days To Kill (2014)
Playing an emotional role in an action thriller, Hailee Steinfeld portrayed the role of Zooey Renner, daughter of CIA Agent Ethan, who Kevin Costner plays. The relationship between the characters is one of the movie's highlights that grounds the plot that is filled with action sequences. Made on a $28 million budget, the audiences were well-received and earned $38.9 million worldwide.
Begin Again (2014)
An independent film made on a $6 million budget that became a box office success, Begin Again earned $67.7 million for its unusual yet endearing musical romantic drama plot. As noted by IMDB, Steinfeld got another opportunity to star with a stellar cast that includes Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Adam Levine. Steinfeld plays the role of Violet, Ruffalo’s fourteen-year-old daughter, who has an interesting subplot with Knightley’s character.
Ender’s Game (2013)
A movie that brought two rising superstars to the centerfield, Ender’s Game shone a spotlight on Asa Butterfield, best known for the television show Sex Education, and Hailee Steinfeld. Based on the novel series of the same name, the movie revolved around a military academy that trained gifted children. Made on a $115 million budget, the film was a moderate box office success, earning $127.9 million.
Pitch Perfect 3 (2017)
The third installment in the Pitch Perfect series, Pitch Perfect3, sees the original cast of Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, and Anna Camp returning for the third time while Steinfeld reprises her role of Emily Junk from the second installment. The movie sees the Bellas touring the European US Military Bases, according to The Guardian. The production had a $45 million budget, and the film earned $185.7 million at the box office.
True Grit (2010)
The movie that put Steinfeld on the map as a promising actress, True Grit, was Steinfeld’s first acting role as a supporting actress. At the age of 13, she portrayed the role of Mattie Ross, a troubled daughter. The movie raked $252.2 million at the box office and starred Hollywood heavyweights such as Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin, and Matt Damon.
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Hailee Steinfeld joined the cast in the second installment as a college freshman, the highly-anticipated sequel to the hit musical comedy Pitch Perfect. The combination of humor and a stunning cast was received with a positive reception from the audiences as the movie made $287.2 million at the box office.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018)
Steinfeld showed her voice-acting skills in the computer-animated comedy, and her performance was appreciated by audiences in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. As mentioned by Collider, Steinfeld voiced the famous character of Gwen Stacy and has humorous interactions with Miles Morales. The movie was a box office success and made $375.6 million worldwide.
Bumblebee (2018)
Helmed as one of the best Transformers movies made to date, Bumblebee reigned at the box office and earned $465.1 million in sales. Steinfeld played the lead character of Charlie Watson, who befriends a Volkswagen Beetle that transforms into B-127, whom she calls Bumblebee. The movie has a stunning supporting cast that includes John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., and John Ortiz.
Along with starring in blockbuster movies, Hailee Steinfeld has also starred in some of the most popular shows, including Disney+ Hawkeye opposite actor Jeremy Renner and the Apple TV+ comedy Dickinson, both shows that were on the air in 2021. Steinfeld will be next seen reprising her role as Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One), set for an October 2022 release.
Sources: Screen Rant, IMDB, The Guardian, Collider
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