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Updated Oct 14, 2024Inside NFL Star Jared Goff & Wife Christen Harper's Love Story
The couple tied the knot in Ojai, California in June 2024.
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It was a summer of milestones for Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife, Christen Harper, because they finally tied the knot! After getting engaged in Mexico two years ago, the couple exchanged vows in Ojai, California on June 22, 2024—just a few months after Goff led the Lions to their first division title since 1993 and first playoff win since 1991. Their journey as a couple began in 2019 on an exclusive dating app. (NFL couples...they really are just like us.)
Of course, the star QB has been known in the football world since his college days at the University of California. But what about Harper? With various achievements herself, including being named a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of the Year, Harper has dedicated herself to a variety of endeavors, supporting charitable causes and appearing in films. Here's what we know about the couple's relationship, including the details of their digital meet-cute and the sweetest photos from their wedding day.
- Jared Goff's wife is Christen Harper, a Sports Illustrated model and philanthropist.
- Jared Goff and Christen Harper met on Raya, an exclusive dating app for celebrities and public figures, in 2019.
- After getting engaged in Mexico in 2022, Christen Harper and Jared Goff got married on June 22, 2024.
In this article:
- Who is Jared Goff's Wife, Christen Harper?
- Jared Goff and Christen Harper's Relationship Timeline
- Christen Harper and Jared Goff's Wedding Photos & Details
Who is Jared Goff's Wife, Christen Harper?
Photo: christenharper / Instagram
Jard Goff is married to Christen Harper. Born on May 28, 1993, she grew up in Valencia, California. She's a model who was named Sports Illustrated swimsuit rookie of the year in 2022. According to a profile of Harper on Sports Illustrated, she started modeling when she was 20 to help pay for college.
Harper is also an actress, having landed roles in films including Seven Eleven, Auggie and The Obituary of Tunde Johnson. She also starred in Women of the League, a mini web series that works to challenge the stereotype of being an "NFL wife" by delving into the real lives of famous athlete's partners. Along with her work as a model and an actress, Harper dedicates time to raising money for charities like Girls Inc. of Los Angeles, Baby2Baby and Forgotten Harvest.
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Jared Goff and Christen Harper's Relationship Timeline
2019: Jared Goff and Christen Harper First Connect Online
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In a video from Sports Illustrated, Harper revealed that she met Goff on Raya, an exclusive dating app often used by celebrities. He was still playing for the Los Angeles Rams when they started talking.
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"I was truly not looking for anything at the time," Harper said. "I had just gotten out of a long relationship and I was trying to stay single for a year. Then I met him and the rest is history, baby." They attended the EPSY Awards together the same year, making their red carpet debut as a couple at the event.
2021: Jared Goff Gets Traded to the Detroit Lions
Photo: christenharper / Instagram
In 2021, Jared Goff, who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 2016 to 2020, was traded to the Detroit Lions. In return, the Rams took on quarterback Matthew Stafford, who played for the Lions for 12 years.
2022: Jared Goff and Christen Harper Get Engaged
Photo: jaredgoff / Instagram
Jared Goff proposed to Christen Harper in June 2022 while on vacation with friends in Los Cabos, Mexico. The athlete announced the exciting news in an Instagram post with the caption, "I'm the luckiest guy in the world because I get to spend forever with you. I love you ❤️."
2023: Jared Goff Celebrates Christen Harper's 30th Birthday
On May 28, 2023, Goff posted a photo of the couple in commemoration of his fiancée's 30th birthday. Along with wishing her a happy birthday, he included the hashtag, "Cougar." It's natural to assume he's just having a little fun with the fact that she's a year older (his birthday is October 14, 1994).
Christen Harper and Jared Goff's Wedding Photos & Details
Five years after they began dating, Jared Goff and his wife Christen Harper got married on June 22, 2024, in Ojai, California. Lynden Lane Co. helped plan the elegant event, which took place outdoors. The wedding weekend began with an intimate garden party rehearsal dinner, with Harper saying, "We laughed we cried and we drank lots of Hugo spritzes."
The bride wore an elegant strapless column wedding dress with a sleek train, and she accessorized with a chic neck scarf—one of our top celebrity wedding trends of the year. Leaning into their summery setting, she carried a minimal bouquet with airy baby's breath stems. The groom opted for a classic black tuxedo, and later swapped his dark suit jacket for a white version.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds were joined by their loved ones (and their dog!) for a lively reception. Harper changed into the sparkly mini dress for the after party, which was documented in the vintage Super 8 film wedding video they shared after the big day.
