Jared Goff, the NFL quarterback who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 2016 to 2021 before being traded to the Detroit Lions, has had a successful football career.
He led the Rams to their first winning season in 14 years and their first playoff appearance in 13 years in 2017. The following year, Goff helped the Rams reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 2001. He also played a key role in ending the Lions’ 15-game losing streak in 2021.
Off the field, Goff is married to model and actress Christen Harper. They first became romantically linked in 2019, and after three years of dating, Goff proposed to Harper during a vacation with friends. The couple tied the knot in Ojai, California, on June 22, 2024, and are currently expecting their first child.
Though they both have busy careers, with Harper making an appearance in the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, they are supportive of each other. Harper regularly attends Goff’s games, and the pair has also been seen together at events like the ESPY Awards.
Christen Harper, born on May 28, 1993, to Michael and Daria Harper, hails from Valencia, California. She has an older brother, Shane Harper, who plays professional ice hockey in the American Hockey League and has also played in Sweden and Russia.
Harper studied at California State University, Northridge. She started modeling to help fund her college education, and in an interview with Sports Illustrated, she described participating in the Swim Search as an “incredible journey.”
Harper shared that she wasn’t looking for a relationship when she met Goff, having just ended a long one. However, their connection quickly grew, and she described it as “history” in a romantic Instagram post when Goff proposed to her on the beach in Los Cabos, Mexico, in June 2022. The couple celebrated their engagement with a series of photos and sweet messages on social media.
Harper has always been supportive of Goff, including when he led the Lions to their first win in 15 games in December 2021. She was filming when the news broke, and a video of her reaction showed her excitement and tears.
She was also quick to embrace the move to Detroit when Goff was traded, despite the challenge of leaving her career in Los Angeles. She reflected on how the move allowed her to branch out into new opportunities and experiences.
The couple continued to share their support for one another in 2023 and 2024. Harper posted a video of Goff visiting her on the sidelines after the Lions won their first playoff game in 32 years in January 2024. She expressed her pride for him, writing “It was always Detroit” alongside the clip.
In December 2022, Harper expanded into the sports community by appearing as a panelist on Stay Doubted’s original web series, Women of the League. The series centers on empowering women in the NFL community. Harper, along with other NFL spouses, discussed the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives, especially after moving to Detroit and stepping away from her L.A.-based career.
Though Harper has faced some online criticism, including death threats from upset Lions fans, she has learned to ignore the negativity and focus on the positive aspects of her life. In an interview on the Courtside Club podcast, she explained that she tries to enjoy the moment and not let the criticism affect her, acknowledging that football is just a game for others, though it’s central to their lives.
Just before their wedding, Goff shared their plans with PEOPLE, explaining that both he and Harper are from California, making it a natural choice for their ceremony. He anticipated a large celebration with friends and family. Harper wore a strapless gown, and Goff donned a black tuxedo during their outdoor ceremony on June 22, 2024, as reported by TMZ.
In February 2025, the couple shared the happy news that they are expecting a baby girl, due in early summer 2025. Goff expressed his excitement about becoming a father, while Harper gushed about how she knows he will be an excellent dad, looking forward to the journey ahead as a team.