Brooks Koepka, a five-time PGA Tour major-winner, has become one of golf’s biggest stars. But he’s not the only well-known person in his family.
While Koepka has been on top of the golf world as recently as 2023, when he won his most-recent major at the PGA Championship, his wife, Jena Sims, is famous for her acting and modeling career.
From “Sharknado” movies to “SI Swim” modeling, Sims has been in the spotlight alongside Koepka.
Here’s what to know about Sims and her relationship with the star golfer.
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Who is Brooks Koepka’s wife?
Koepka is married to Jena Sims, an actress and model who is from Georgia. The 36-year-old Sims competed in pageantry earlier in her life, but more recently, she’s become more known for her acting in a few TV shows and movies, plus her modeling career.
In 2004, Sims was crowned “Miss Georgia Junior National Teenager,” and in 2007, she won “Miss Georgia Teen USA.”
In 2012, she starred in the sci-fi comedy-horror film “Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader,” and she has also appeared on an episode of the TV show “Entourage.” Other movies that Sims has appeared in include “Sharknado 5: Global Swarming,” “Last Vegas,” and “Nutcrackers.”
Sims is also a model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, often showcasing her modeling on her Instagram, website and TikTok, where she’s built significant followings. She also runs a non-profit organization called “Pageant of Hope” that focuses on hosting beauty pageants for children with cancer and other disadvantages.
She’s been married to Koepka since 2022, and the couple welcomed a son in 2023.
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Brooks Koepka-Jena Sims relationship timeline
2015 Masters: Koepka, Sims meet at major
Koepka and Sims first met at the 2015 Masters Tournament, Sims told “Golf Digest” in 2019, according to People.
“We were on Hole 7, which I don’t even remember, but he’s like, ‘Oh, I remember what you were wearing, where we were standing, everything.’ It was cool,” Sims said, per People. “We were just friends at that point.”
June 2017: Couple goes public together
The two stars first went public together as a couple in 2017 at the U.S. Open. However, at the time, TV announcer Joe Buck mistakenly thought Sims was Koepka’s ex-girlfriend, Becky Edwards, creating for an awkward moment.
“I was like, ‘It’s okay,’ life continues. We’re just fine. It was an honest mistake,” Sims said of Buck’s switch-up, per People. “Brooks ended up meeting Joe Buck. They’re totally cool.”
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June 2018: Celebrating Koepka’s U.S. Open win
Koepka won his third career major at the 2018 U.S. Open, prompting him to celebrates with his then-girlfriend.
“So much gratitude, so deserved,” Sims wrote on Instagram. “Back to back baby!”
February 2021: Sims, Koepka appear in Super Bowl commercial
Sims and Koepka took their stardom a step further in 2021 when they were featured in a Super Bowl ad for Michelob Ultra, which was directed by Spike Lee.
March 2021: Couple gets engaged
The two got engaged in early 2021, sharing photos to social media of Koepka proposing on a beach in Jupiter, Florida.
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June 2022: Koepka and Sims get married in the Turks and Caicos
The star couple’s wedding was overseas, getting married in the Turks and Caicos islands.
Koepka called it the best day of his life on Instagram, officially tying the knot on June 4, 2022.
July 2023: Couple welcomes a son, Crew
Sims and Koepka’s son, Crew Sims Koepka, was born in July 2023, just over a year after they got married.
“I love my Crew,” the two captioned an Instagram photo will their son.
