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Actress Hailee Steinfeld Embraces Viral Fame from Explicit Movie Quote
3 Oct
Summary
- Hailee Steinfeld's character's explicit line from hit film "Sinners" went viral
- Steinfeld responds to fans quoting the line to her in public
- Steinfeld discusses her experience working on the film and teases future projects

In the past two years, actress Hailee Steinfeld has had to adapt to a new level of fame after an explicit line from her hit film "Sinners" went viral. Steinfeld, who has been in Hollywood for nearly two decades, now finds herself facing strangers yelling the line at her in public.
The line in question, delivered by Steinfeld's character Mary, has been widely shared and discussed online since the film's release earlier this year. Steinfeld acknowledges the unexpected reaction, saying she "certainly didn't expect that line—or any of the lines that people really ran with from Mary—to sort of explode the way they did."
Despite the viral fame, Steinfeld remains grounded and focused on her craft. She reflects on the experience of working with the film's Oscar-nominated director, discussing the challenges of shooting a particularly memorable scene. Steinfeld also teases her future projects, including a potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kate Bishop.
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As Steinfeld navigates her newfound stardom, she remains grateful for the opportunities that have come her way. She encourages others to pursue their passions, regardless of the obstacles they may face. "If it makes you happy and makes you feel like the truest version of yourself, it can never be wrong," Steinfeld says.