Jared Goff, the talented NFL quarterback, has made a name for himself in the football world with his impressive skills on the field. But did you know that he’s also a loving husband to the stunning Christen Harper?
Here, we’ll delve into the life of Christen Harper, from her early days to her successful career as a model and actress, and finally, to her marriage to Jared Goff.
Who Is Christen Harper?
Christen Harper was born on May 28, 1993, in Valencia, California, to Michael and Daria Harper. She grew up in a loving family with her older brother, Shane Harper, who is a professional ice hockey player. Christen’s early life was filled with a passion for sports, which would later influence her career choices.
Christen Harper’s career in modeling began when she decided to pursue it to help pay for her college education. She attended California State University, Northridge, and soon found herself working as a model and actress.
Her acting career started with a role in the 2004 short film Seven Eleven, and she later appeared in films like Auggie and The Obituary of Tunde Johnson.
In 2021, she made it to the final 15 of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search and was selected as one of six models to appear in the magazine.
Meeting Jared Goff
Christen Harper met Jared Goff on a dating app, Raya, in 2019. She revealed in a video taken for Sports Illustrated during Miami Swim Week that she met Goff on the app, and the rest is history. The couple started dating soon after and got engaged in June 2022.
Supporting Jared Goff’s Career
Christen Harper is always quick to support her husband’s career. She has been spotted attending his games, and even reacted emotionally to the Lions’ first win in 15 games in 2021.
When Goff was traded to the Lions, Harper was initially hesitant to move to Detroit, but she eventually took the leap and started exploring new opportunities in the city.
In December 2022, Christen Harper appeared as a panelist on Stay Doubted’s first-ever original content series, Women of the League.
The web series focuses on empowering women through raw, honest conversations that challenge the stereotype of what’s traditionally been perceived as a “typical” NFL wife.
During the second episode, Harper opened up about the sacrifices she’s had to make for Goff’s career and her experience adjusting to a new city.
Speaking Out Against Online Trolls
Christen Harper has faced online harassment, including death threats from Lions fans when the team would lose games. In an interview on the podcast Courtside Club, Harper said that she’s learned to “not listen” and to “block out that noise and try to enjoy the moment because it only lasts for so long.”
Marriage to Jared Goff
In June 2024, Christen Harper and Jared Goff got married in Ojai, California. The couple exchanged their vows in an outdoor ceremony, with Harper wearing a stunning strapless gown and Goff wearing a black tuxedo.