Hailee Steinfeld on 'Bumblebee', Being the Youngest Oscar Nominee & More | MTV News: The Big Picture

Hailee Steinfeld talks with Josh Horowitz about evolving from the youngest Oscars nominee to singer/songwriter, starring in 'Bumblebee', how she relates to her character, exploring the world of the '80s, and focusing on music in 2019.
0:30 'True Grit' and Hailee's first big break
1:28 Oscar Nomination for 'True Grit'
3:51 Reacting to old MTV interviews
6:42 Taking a break after 'True Grit'
7:29 Working on 'Bumblebee'
9:44 Hailee's biggest birthday thus far
11:08 Appreciation for 80s culture
13:48 Being the face of a franchise & 'The Hunger Games'
15:56 Playing Gwen Stacy in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'
17:46 Hailee's Music Career
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[@Disneylover10]

Hailee Steinfeld I Love you so much ♥ 🌈

[@midnightat3am]

okay not gonna lie, I love Jennifer Lawrence but HAILEE AS KATNISS WOULD HAVE SLAYED MY EXISTENCE WHAT THE HELL

[@laramcgowan903]

tricia t IKR SIS I WOULD PAY TO SEE THAT

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

I agree!! Plus Hailee Steinfeld looks so much like the book description of Katniss. She was younger than 16 when auditioning (which is good since Katniss looked younger than her age) plus she has olive skin and dark hair. Only minor differences are dark brown hair instead of black plus brown eyes instead of grey but she prob would’ve darkened it a little and wore contact lenses for the eyes

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

Jenita Angel she wasn’t that young, she was 14 when auditioning. And it’s good that they choose a younger actress because although Katniss is 16 she’s described as looking no older than 14

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

Jenita Angel exactly Jennifer was too old and too physique - looking to play Katniss. She was supposed to be skinnier and younger like Hailee. Hailee Steinfeld was younger and would be better for the role. You realize Hailee Steinfeld had an Oscar nomination at the time right?

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

Jenita Angel oh yeah she definitely should get a lead in Marvel! She would be great!

[@yiota8737]

She's so cute it hurts.

[@laramcgowan903]

yiota kyriakidou oof ikr

[@herbangsitorus5215]

I tought im the only one

[@terranova1203]

I agree

[@azell.4523]

Ikr 😩😭

[@Turbzy]

she is one of a kind

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Yes she is

[@coopergreen7961]

I have a big cruch on her

[@donovan5303]

@@coopergreen7961 I saw you on the other haliee video lol

[@matthewgudino4436]

@@liannahsaravia3725 Hi

[@jaynadiah5498]

@@coopergreen7961 i hope its not too heavy.

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Josh Horowitz is a great interviewer. He researches, puts the guest at ease, has fun, stays engaged, and asks interesting questions.

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Facts

[@mohammedalifazal8495]

Agreed.

[@cosmicspacebub5978]

Sean Evans from Hot ones is great as well

[@eon001]

Hailee Steinfeld was up for Katniss!?!? Oh man she would have been awesome.

[@11xd36]

Yup, it would...

[@anneneville6255]

Yes, at least hailee looked more like a 17/18 year old. Jeniffer looks way older for the role

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Maureen Almudena Katniss was described as having tan skin in and looking younger and smaller than her age in the books.

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

DoctorWeeTodd no Olive skin. There’s a bit of a difference between tan and olive skin. Hailee Steinfeld has olive skin since she’s Jewish and Filipino

[@kamronramelmeier9264]

Don’t get me wrong I love Jennifer Lawrence and think she acted great as Katniss but I still wish they chose Hailee Steinfeld to play Katniss Everdeen

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

I like Hailee's facial features. Her Filipino ancestry makes her stand out from other actresses that I see in major films.

[@kikko422]

Hopingover Leavesinfall She’s like 1/8th Filo lol. How does her ancestry exactly play a part in that?

[@lc701]

Purely JEWISH BEAUTY, PERIOD

[@netayconnection6236]

@@kikko422 I know is a year later, however you can see the face shape of her Philippine origin.

[@stepdoesitall9660]

Yeeesss . Everybody be hating you can literally tell by the thickness of her hair and eyebrows.

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

@@kikko422 Even if she's not actually that Filipino, she looks very obviously Filipino.

[@koulor315]

She’s actually the reason why I actually wanna see this film, as long as she was cast, I was down for the movie, great actress and her performance in Edge of Seventeen was good

[@redshirts4757]

Its her best performance

[@nadilasalwa6682]

yeah ikr

[@FiregirlvsWater]

SAME

[@azell.4523]

I was so amazed with Hailee in that movie. She was incredible. ❤️

[@qulas23195]

hailee is amazing 😭

[@joeyfigueroa4748]

This is why I love all the characters Hailee plays, no matter the characters background, attitude, so on so fourth, she always makes her characters relatable. I’m a guy, and I find her portrayal of characters more relatable then most male characters.

[@frankoceanstanaccount7126]

Edge of Seventeen is my favorite movie from her!

[@bellmeisterful]

Yeah she was great in that. Acting chops? True Grit is her best imo

[@tovolume]

I'll add Spider-Man into the Spider Verse and Bumblebee as well

[@blink-pu3gh]

I also like her in barely lethal

[@colinbreslin3946]

See bumblebee

[@SillyBilly1089]

I loved it too, One of my most favourite movies in a while. Great name btw

[@akiyalaimti3844]

I love Hailee., Not only she is gorgeous , she is talented as well. She acts at the same time she sings. 💗💗She is so humble and so sweet 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@joec7217]

I love her SO MUCH! She is so sweet and I would love to meet her one day! She's so cute!!

[@jessecorr]

You could almost say she's a, Humblebee

[@boetvanolphen]

YG FOHUNNID!!💯💯💯💯🤙

[@teknikgroup7597]

absolute dream Babe. An example of true feminine.

[@akiyalaimti3844]

@@jessecorr 😂👌👌👌oh yeah

[@mayataff7461]

She's so down to earth and genuine

[@KaitlinsDisneyExperience]

I don't understand how someone can be so perfect ...

[@laramcgowan903]

KING DISNEY me neither

[@liv.3627]

Her smile is everything

[@SM-nc1nb]

The way she smiles is sooooo cute!

[@SH-AQ_1]

Age 22 only, her career is still long I hope she don't messed her career. Really love as an artist, would really love to collabrate with her!

[@sannzxa]

hailee rocks ! and bumblebee was amazing she did a great work

[@Ty921]

she's defiantly my favorite Hollywood person I think. She actually seems normal.

[@mag8023]

can't agree more

[@jjstarrprod]

Hi, I'm from the future (2021), and I'm now realizing that this young woman is now part of : - Transformers - Spiderman (Spiderverse) - League of Legends (Netflix's Arcane) - The MCU (Disney+ Hawkeye) She's probably the living actress to be part of the biggest amount of some of the biggest franchises in the world ! What a time to be alive, Haylee ! Congrats !

[@corbinlopez650]

i have feelings for her

[@jairbear619]

Hailee seems like a chill person to talk to!

[@stephensharma5275]

She also doesnt have a much of a weird accent she is so clear in her pronunciation and diction

[@rainierpalao4782]

She truley deserves everything she got right now

[@thisguy9042]

And much more!

[@ciarag1618]

more than true

[@dcc2444]

Hailee Steinfeld is adorable, so well poised and humble...love her!!

[@davidsistaro5938]

Hailee Steinfeld was so cute when she was young. I really have a crush on her. Her Acting and Her 🎤. Hailee Steinfeld is my Favorite Woman !

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Same♥

[@Babinos1312]

Same

[@Deepblackice]

ME TOO! and such a great singer too

[@user-mo5tp8wb1e]

Agree

[@ignaciolarasmotionpictures5624]

Definetly *MORE* than just *AGREE!!!!!* :D

[@EojElhok56]

The youngest actor Oscar nominee is Quvenzhané Wallis (9 yrs, 135 days), Best Actress for Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) . The youngest actor Oscar winner is Tatum O’Neal (10 yrs, 148 days), Paper Moon (1973). Hailee Steinefeld is the 9th youngest best supporting actress nominee, 15th youngest for all acting categories, True Grit (2010.)

[@HardRockMiner]

- Thank you for doing this. It saved me the time of writing it myself. You're on the ball, Joe!! 👍

[@celineng4935]

but one of the youngest of this decade

[@bellmeisterful]

Oh yeah Wallace in 2012, like 3 years before black people were whining about Oscars being racist.

[@fionaokeefe1906]

bellmeisterful racist!

[@alisha3729]

I think they meant youngest nominee for 2010 (when True Grit was released)

[@obsidian4005]

This is a great interview not just the conversation but it's very well shot 3 cameras angles, perfectly framed, and letter-boxing, nice job MTV.

[@mocatree]

She is well spoken for her age and does not come of as full of herself.

[@emily6408]

awwww I'm so proud of her 😭❤️

[@dripvincee4267]

I feel like I’m going insane because I have a crush on her and the fact that I know it will never happen makes me feel so depressed. 2019: another year for heart ache and depression!

[@makattack568]

Lol

[@azell.4523]

I get you. Like me, I am so obsessed with her right now and it hurts. 😭😭😭

[@qulas23195]

@@azell.4523 literally me rn🥲

[@stephantruck3031]

Holy shit she's busy! She's just one of those names when attached to something I will watch it.

[@lynnnabors4608]

she is soooooo beautiful

[@mouse3789]

She is so classy... esp for her age 💕

[@phoebeathanasia5375]

I absolutely love Hailee. She is so intelligent, beautiful, talented, studios and kind! It would be so much fun if I got to play a part alongside her!

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Hailee❤

[@jmiller3937]

her laugh is so cute I’m losing my mind

[@edceldelacruz]

Hailee deserved to have a movie like this. Not just a side kick girl who sings a songs. Oh, i also remember the movie Enders game. I hope they could work together with Asa.

[@elisejulie]

I love Hailee Steinfeld so much, my dream is to meet her. I think that is something that will never come out. so I'm going to give up my dream. 😭😭😭 By the way Back to life is amazing.

[@liannahsaravia3725]

MEEEE TOOOO

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Back to life is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@No-sc9pz]

"Whats a pipe dream if you aint trying to do it?" -Hailee Steinfield (Back to Life)

[@lemonequation5545]

DON’T GIVE UP, WE WILL MEET HER ONE DAY, I LOVE HER TOO MUCH FOR ME TO BEAR❤️❤️❤️

[@f7or1n]

Haiz Peys my dream is to meet her and meet michael jackson (aah wait he is dead :()

[@mmedrano05]

Thanks for this interview Mtv. I didnt know I needed it just for seeing Hailee 💛

[@yuvrajahuja1857]

Hailee is an Angel

[@raymondbarnes2872]

Recently became possibly her 'oldest' fan after watching her 2018 movie 'Bumblebee'.....can't remember when I've been so entertained by a movie of that type.....she seems to be a natural & so at ease at what she does. Also, proud & pleased to share her birthday month, Dec. Mine is on the '6th', many, many years earlier. May you & your family have health & happiness for a long time to come, & keep up the good work.

[@domeyarmyen]

her smile so cute

[@user-wf4si1sr3b]

LOVE HERRRR

[@endocrine-city586]

Back to life 🔥🔥

[@phantom498]

Never seen this guy. But holy cow is he a good interviewer. Keeps it’s very relaxed and tries to capture the mindset and thoughts of his interviewees.

[@GS-io3uk]

i loved this interview!! it was executed so professionally and fun!!

[@MercurialV7]

Watched bumblebee and instantly became a fan 👌🏼 she’s the definition of talented.

[@RON29543]

I love her voice so much.

[@ash81818]

i can't wait for her new music

[@jackdawsonbritto6609]

Hailee Steinfeld 🇧🇷 ❤

[@HaileeSteinfeldUniverse]

In this interview although Hailee was almost selected to play katniss but now see the faith ..now she has bow and arrow in MCU world..she is the Hawkeye Kate bishop

[@JudahRiggins]

She's amazing

[@bluerobin7051]

SHE'S ADORABLE!

[@mav2010x]

4:06 haha I love her reaction to her younger self...She is soooo cute 😀😀😀

[@princellvanlouieimaysay2425]

She have this energy that is so calm,, 💟💟

[@ericanl]

she doesn't look a lot older than that interview they showed haha

[@matthewgudino4436]

Hi Erica

[@claranguyen2738]

Shes not the youngest FEMALE Oscar nominee. She's ONE of the youngest. Soairse Ronan is the youngest FEMALE Oscar nominee at 13yrs old for Atonement and Hailee was 14 when she had her first nominee of the 21st CENTURY.

[@Kyptonite]

Justin Henry was 8 for Kramer vs. Kramer.

[@claudiaamber6424]

Claire Nguyen they just meant that she was the youngest THAT YEAR. They didn’t say that in the title just to shock and intrigue people. Click bait.

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Facts

[@claranguyen2738]

Jack Pig In the female category

[@claranguyen2738]

Claudia Amber Yea, but still 😅

[@topscene4u654]

Gorgeous

[@andyt9550]

Her smile is so cute 😍😍😍

[@ahsfan8644]

She’s flawless

[@bulltetproof176]

SHE IS SO PRETTY

[@azell.4523]

I love her. She's so genuine and gorgeous. You go Hailee. ❤️😘

[@Deepblackice]

SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!

[@Ren_sss]

She is beautiful...

[@R.T_W]

Hailee is the sweetest person 💕

[@juliettemoore117]

How did they not bring up her Edge of Seventeen movie?!? Her best movie by far

[@techcell3335]

Oh wow she’s SO beautiful 😩

[@kenempa]

It keeps me up at night knowing she doesn't know I exist

[@gosei_]

Bruh now that's keeping me up...

[@edwardliu9325]

her giggles are soo cuteee 18:48

[@minthuko8871]

Her performance in bumblebee is phenomenal

[@letty2925]

The best interview that I've seen with Hailee

[@melD0217c]

What a beauty!

[@lio7076]

As i put out my headphones the video stopped at 7.13 😂 best face ever

[@liannahsaravia3725]

0:12😍😍😍😍😍

[@raphacooljohnson3469]

Hailee❤❤

[@liannahsaravia3725]

Steinfeld♥

[@lindamagagula7476]

Hailee is a sweetest and beautiful person I ever seen♥️❤️♥️💗💗🙂🙂🤩🤩. I am a huge fan of her movies 🤗🤗

[@manggalaalliez8837]

I love Hailee so much.... Indonesian fan here

[@DarthVader20201]

❤️ Hailee

[@dodywidodo9433]

Damn I love her

[@oldscratch2490]

She can fucking sing and act, she's gorgeous as hell, goddamn one man will be living the dream.

[@ciarag1618]

She is the one person I wanna hang out with. Her charisma is unreal!

[@mommyjona8294]

Congratulations hailee :)

[@isaacrodriguez8668]

Queen!

[@DnBDubstepManiak1]

Yeah Bumblebee is also my favourite movies from the transformers. Hailee was amazing in it and to be honest, I wish she was in the others too :P

[@svinsuen]

La amo tanto

[@hillaryrc]

My crush for her is sooo strong !

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

How funny that she almost got Katniss and now she's Kate Bishop, a heroine that uses a bow and arrow ! It's like she was meant to wield it, that's awesome !

[@justinedwards1671]

Whhooo let’s gooo Hailee💙🔥

[@ash81818]

she's so cute ugh

[@kr0nekxg347]

Keep thriving hailee 😊😊😊

[@m.h9819]

Es tan hermosa

[@smjcantura614]

Her reactions though 😂😂😂

[@MarcellusTorres]

Hailee seems so sweet and down to Earth, gorgeous too, Bumblebee was good, and she seems overall,, really cool and is a fantastic actress.

[@noahisthenameman]

damn ima need that!

[@noahisthenameman]

I’ll be romeo

[@samkpam]

She auditioned to be katniss and didn't get it but now she's Kate bishop. What a full circle moment

[@angusng816]

Zendaya also auditioned for Katniss but chose to be MJ.

[@user-md9hp5mi4e]

She is so sweet and I would love to meet her one day!🌹

[@shahrukhbakiev9234]

Hailee Steinfeld is queen of the world .

[@bradito676]

Beautiful

[@avrilkim8392]

A real queen

[@ignaciolarasmotionpictures5624]

Merry Christmass Hailee!!!!! 🎄🎄🎄 For me, you're such the *BEST* in your kind!!!!! Your so *BEAUTIFUL,* *TALENTED,* *GORGEOUS,* and what can I say about your *DEDICATION* and *CREATIVITY!* You *ROCK.*