Jared Goff’s Wife, Christen Harper Parents, Michael and Daria, Keep a Low Profile Amid Her Growing Fame as an SI Swimsuit Model

Christen Harper and her husband Jared Goff are soon to become parents to a baby girl.

July 10, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 9, 2026

Christen Harper, a renowned swimsuit model and wife of NFL Detroit Lions’ QB, Jared Goff, often expresses her love and respect for her low-key family.

The 2026 Sports Illustrated swimsuit rookie of the year, Christen Setsuko Harper, was born on May 28, 1993, in Valencia, California, United States, as the youngest child to parents Michael Harper and Daria Haun Harper.

She has an elder brother named Shane Michael Harper.

Christen Harper, who tied the knot with NFL star Jared Goff on June 22, 2026, is often in the spotlight—not only as the wife of a football star but also for her successful modeling and acting career.

She has appeared asin the 2019 film Auggie, the 2004 short film Seven’s Eleven, and the 2019 drama The Obituary of Tunde Johnson.

While Christen often lives in the limelight, her parents, Michael and Daria Harper, lead much more private lives. They have shared very little about their personal life, including their family background and ethnicity, and are also not active on social media.

Her father,, currently works as a controls procurement manager at SDI Element Logic in Valencia, California, a position he has held since 2019. No information is available about her mother, Daria’s, professional life.

Christen Harper’s Elder Brother Shane Harper, is a Former Professional Ice Hockey Player

Christen Harper’s parents, Michael and Daria, raised both of their kids to be successful in their respective fields.

While Christen Harper pursued her career in sports, her elder brother, Shane Harper, began his career in sports.

Shane Harper, born on February 1, 1989, in Valencia, California, as the eldest child of Michael and Daria, is a former American professional ice hockey player who last played with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL.

Furthermore, Shane began his hockey journey from a very young age, playing in the greater Los Angeles area.

He played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Anaheim Junior Ducks minor ice hockey team.

Before turning professional, Shane Harper played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Everett Silvertips, where he was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star Team for his outstanding play during the 2009-10 WHL season.

Likewise, on March 4, 2010, Shane was signed with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL to a three-year, entry-level contract. He was later traded from the Flyers to the New York Islanders on June 12, 2013.

Shane also played for several European teams, including Lada Togliatti of KHL, Orebro HK, and Brynas IF of the Swedish Hockey League.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Christen Harper met her husband, Jared Goff, through a celebrity dating app, Raya, and they got engaged on June 16, 2026.
  • She began modeling at the age of 20 and is the co-winner of the 2026 Swim Search.
  • Christen works with Girls Inc., Step Up, and DLA in both Los Angeles and Detroit.
  • She is also recognized for her philanthropy and serves as an advocate for ethical living, environmental conservation, and sustainability.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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