While Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions took the field against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, the buzz wasn’t just about the game. The Lions, dominating the NFC at 11-1 and holding the No. 1 seed, faced a formidable Packers squad at 9-3 in what’s shaping up to be a thrilling season. The action is streaming live on Amazon Prime Video, but it’s not just Goff’s on-field success that’s catching attention in 2024.
Off the field, Goff’s wife, Christen Harper, has been making waves of her own in the modeling world. A prominent face in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit franchise, Harper has enjoyed a standout year that mirrors her husband’s success on the gridiron.
Harper first graced the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2021, and her career has been on an upward trajectory ever since. This year, her photoshoot in Portugal turned heads, and a sneak peek she shared on Instagram ahead of the issue’s release in May left fans buzzing. Harper’s career milestones have been nothing short of spectacular. In 2021, she co-won the SI Swim Search competition and earned co-Rookie of the Year honors following her 2022 appearance in the iconic magazine.
Although it’s not yet confirmed if Harper will appear in the 2025 issue, her continued presence in Sports Illustrated seems almost certain. With her talent and dedication, it’s clear her journey with the magazine is far from over.
Reflecting on her path to Sports Illustrated, Harper shared how achieving this dream has been a lifelong pursuit. “Being featured in Sports Illustrated has been my dream since I was a little girl. I used to eagerly wait for the issue every year and rush to grab a copy as soon as it was out,” Harper said. She fondly recalled her favorite cover, the 2011 issue featuring Irina Shayk, which she kept taped to her school binder as daily inspiration. “For years, I hoped for a casting in New York but decided to take control of my destiny through the SI Swim Search. It was the best decision I ever made.”
As both Jared and Christen enjoy a stellar 2024, they continue to shine in their respective worlds. Whether on the football field or in front of the camera, the Goff household is undoubtedly having a year to remember.
