While Detroit Lions fans are counting down to training camp, Jared Goff's wife, Christen Goff, is making headlines of her own this offseason. The SI Swimsuit model turned up the heat with a series of backstage swimsuit photos from Miami Swim Week, giving her followers a glimpse of the glamour behind the runway.
Christen, who made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2022 and earned Co-Rookie of the Year honors, has been a staple of the iconic magazine ever since. She's appeared in every issue following her debut, a feat that fulfills a childhood dream. "Sports Illustrated has been a lifetime goal of mine since I was a young girl," she said. "For so many years, I hoped to get a casting in New York with SI but I never quite got there, so I decided SI Swim Search was the perfect way to take things into my own hands and go after my biggest dream."
She recalled rushing to the newsstand after school to grab the latest issue and reading it cover to cover. Her favorite cover? The 2011 edition featuring Irina Shayk, which she taped to her school binder. Now, she's the one gracing the pages.
This past weekend, Christen walked the runway at Miami Swim Week as part of the SI Swimsuit show. She shared a handful of photos from the event on social media with the caption: "Backstage pass to the @SI_Swimsuit runway show. Can't wait for you to tune in on Hulu June 9th." The photos quickly drew praise from fans and fellow models alike.
"I think you might be an earth angel! You're so beautiful inside out," commented SI Swimsuit model Penny Lane. Haley Cavinder chimed in with "Legit the most perfect human," while another fan wrote, "Actually not real oh my gosh." The response underscores her growing popularity as a fan favorite in the swimsuit world.
For Christen, the 2026 photoshoot held special significance. She shot the campaign while four months pregnant, and this year's edition was captured six months postpartum. "Last year I shot 4 months pregnant and this year I was 6 months postpartum what an HONOR to be included in this magazine through so many special life moments," she wrote. "I'll treasure these forever."
Her journey mirrors that of other athletes' partners who have found success in modeling, such as pro surfer's wife Sophia Wilson, who also turned heads with a recent swimsuit snap. And while Christen's husband Jared is busy preparing for the upcoming NFL season, she's carving out her own spotlight on the runway.
Fans can catch her full 2026 photoshoot from Fort Myers on Hulu when the SI Swimsuit special airs June 9th. Until then, her backstage shots are more than enough to keep the buzz alive.
