Hailee Steinfeld has said she currently has no plans to return to music, despite having enjoyed a successful parallel career alongside her acting work. The Sinners star is widely recognised for film roles including Bumblebee and The Edge of Seventeen, while also building a presence in pop music over the past decade.
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After appearing in the musical comedy Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015, Steinfeld released her debut EP Haiz, which reached number 57 on the US Billboard 200. She followed this with her second EP, Half Written Story, in 2020, producing singles such as Love Myself, At My Best and Starving. Her most recent solo track, SunKissing, was released in 2023, alongside a later soundtrack contribution for her 2025 film Sinners.
Speaking during a recent Q&A for her Beau Society newsletter, Steinfeld said she often thinks about making music but has no immediate plans to do so. She explained that returning to the studio would be an easy decision if the timing felt right, noting that music has long played an important role in her life.
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However, she also acknowledged that her relationship with the industry has shifted. Steinfeld said the music business has changed significantly in recent years and no longer provides the same level of creative fulfilment. She referenced the way British artist Charli XCX has explored similar themes in her work, including on her 2024 album Brat, which examines industry pressure and the instability of pop stardom.
