Christen Harper has been a constant presence in quarterback Jared Goff‘s life, offering unwavering support since their relationship began in 2019 through the dating app Raya.
Harper, an SI Swimsuit model, has been a familiar face on the sidelines, cheering on Goff and the Detroit Lions through both victories and setbacks.
On Thursday, Harper was spotted fieldside during the Lions‘ thrilling 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
The win, capped by a buzzer-beating field goal from kicker Jake Bates, secured the NFC’s first playoff spot of the season for the Lions.
Harper and Goff tied the knot in June in a California wedding, and while both are busy with their professional commitments, Harper has hinted at plans to start a family in the future.
During a September appearance on The Morning After, a podcast hosted by Kelly Stafford, wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford, Harper reflected on her career and personal aspirations.
“I’m eventually going to have kids running around and stuff,” she said.
“I might not have the time to do this, and then maybe I’ll need to support other ways. But, I don’t want people to feel bad, because I have a lot of time on my hands to do this.”
Since moving to Detroit, Harper has embraced the city and its fans, marveling at their dedication.
“I think for us, when we first moved here, we were so shocked that the stadium was almost sold out when we were really not good the first year,” she noted.
“That’s amazing. I don’t know a lot of places that would do that, where they still show up on a Sunday knowing that they might lose. That takes a lot.
“I just didn’t know what fall was until I moved here. I’m genuinely like, oh, I can’t wait for the leaves to change and go to an apple orchard.”
