Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is more than just a star on Sundays. He is a husband, a son, and one of the featured players in season two of Netflix’s hit series “Quarterback,” which provides an inside look at his life on and off the field. Here is a closer look at the person behind the jersey and the support system that keeps him grounded.
Who is Jared Goff’s Wife, Christen?
Goff is married to model and actress Christen Harper Goff. He proposed during a beach vacation in Mexico with friends, and the two were married in Ojai, California, on June 22, 2024.
Both are engulfed in their work. Goff is busy trying to lead the Lions to their first Super Bowl, while his wife has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Harper is a regular presence at her husband’s games, cheering him on from the stands. The couple has also appeared together at major red carpet events, including the ESPY Awards and NFL Honors.
In 2021, Harper reached the final 15 in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search and was chosen as one of six models to be featured in the magazine.
She described the whole experience as “such an incredible journey.” She also said, “I am so inspired by these women every single day. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to connect with so many different people across the country.”
Harper and Goff started dating in 2019 after they met through the online dating app Raya, which caters to celebrities. In July 2025, Goff and Harper announced the birth of their daughter, Romy Isabelle Goff.
“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.”
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Harper is always quick to support Goff. In Dec. 2021, the Lions ended a 15-game losing streak while she was on a photoshoot with Sports Illustrated. They filmed her reaction when she heard the news that Detroit had finally won a game.
“It’s over? Shut up, shut up,” Harper said. “You guys, this is their first win, like this is crazy. … Oh my god, this is gonna make me cry.”
Goff was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Lions in March of 2021. When he was traded, his future wife was fully on board and endorsed the move.
“We’ve always been in California, so there was an excitement to a fresh start, but at the same time, my whole career has been in L.A., and I did not know what it was going to look like moving away from that,” she told the New York Post.
“I feel lucky to kind of start branching out into doing different things,” she continued. “I think the space allowed me to do that because if I stayed in L.A., I probably would have continued to do the same work I’ve done for years.”
Who Are Goff’s Parents and Siblings?
Goff’s parents, Jerry and Nancy, are also a major part of his support system. Jerry was a former MLB catcher for the Montreal Expos, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros. He had a career that lasted 10 seasons.
Nancy, Goff’s mother, was a mortgage banker for Flagship Bank. She celebrated with Goff when he was the No. 1 overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. The two walked the red carpet together, and she couldn’t contain her excitement.
“It’s pretty incredible, it’s a dream come true for him,” Nancy said. “He’s been playing for 16 years now, and it’s so exciting.”
Goff also has a sister named Lauren, but there isn’t much information about her available online, except that she is married.