James Harden and designer Paije Speights’ romance went viral after a wedding clip. From fashion to courtside glam, here’s everything to know about the Detroit-born creator.
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Love and basketball have found their rhythm yet again, and this time, it’s between Los Angeles Clippers superstar James Harden (aka the ‘Beard’) and Detroit-born fashion designer, Paije Speights. Ever since the couple went public with their relationship last year, they have become one of the most-watched pairs in the NBA, both on and off the court. The 36-year-old has won fans’ hearts with her front-row appearances during games, along with numerous meme-worthy moments.
From her appearances at Clipper games to viral clips, Speights has managed to turn the spotlight on herself on multiple occasions. But did you know, the Detroit native is a creative powerhouse of her own right? Here’s everything to know about the woman who has the ‘Beard’ head over heels.
Harden and Speights became viral in 2024
The exact details of when their relationship began are vague, but James and Paije made their relationship Instagram official in June 2024, after attending NBA player Rajon Rondo’s wedding in Italy. Their clicks instantly went viral, and fans especially couldn’t get enough of a clip that showed Speights catching the bridal bouquet while Harden stood beside her, his blank expression leaving everyone in splits.
Since that viral moment, the pair have been inseparable, often seen together holding hands in public. Paije was also seen in the front row of Clippers’ games during the 2024-25 season, and now, fans hope to see more memorable moments of the couple in the 2025-26 season.
What they said about the wedding bouquet moment
Recently, on season 2 of the Starting 5, Harden officially introduced Speighs to the world as his significant other. In the series, which premiered on Netflix on October 16, 2025 (ET), the NBA icon addressed the bouquet moment and said:
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“It was like a movie. It lands right here, in front of her feet. It was Paije.”
In a now-viral clip from the show, shared by Netflix, the couple can be seen addressing Hardy’s signature blank-face expression, which sparked a meme fest online. Talking about the memes, Paije can be seen laughing as she mentions:
“He talks about marriage more than I do. He called me his wife already. I think he made a joke one time. He said something, and I was like, ‘Yeah, but you already got a girlfriend.’ He was like, ‘You’re my wife.’ And I was like, ‘Oh, Okay.’”
James Harden also chimed in as he candidly admitted by directly looking at the camera. “I love her a lot, though. I’m in love. I’m in love.”
Who is Paije Speights?
Born and raised in Detroit, Paije Speights has been driven by creativity from a young age. Her love for singing, dancing, and dressing up as a child eventually paved her career in fashion and design. The 37-year-old is the founder of Front Paije in 2023, a clothing line that blends streetwear with high fashion. Since opening its first physical store in Michigan, Paije’s clothing line has become a popular choice for customers seeking a distinctive urban edge through bold patchwork denim.
Paije’s first big break came in 2021, when she appeared on HBO Max’s popular streetwear show, The Hype. After competing with other streetwear fashion designers, Speights finished in third place. Besides her impressive fashion design portfolio, she is also a musician who performs under the stage name, ‘Front Paije’. In addition to her music career, Speights has tried her hand at acting. She appeared in the 2015 Detroit-based film 2Eleven, which was set in her hometown.
She shares a son with an NBA player
Before meeting Harden, Speights was in a relationship with former Miami Heat player Mario Chalmers. The two share a son, Prynce Almario Chalmers, born in October 2018. While Speights keeps her son’s life mostly private, she occasionally shares glimpses of their bond, especially during holidays and family moments.
She has become a staple at Clippers games
Ever since she and Harden made it official, Paije has become a common face in the front row, attending every Clippers game to cheer on her man. At the team’s 2024–25 season opener at the brand-new Intuit Dome, the designer made heads turn with her effortless luxury-meets-attitude style, appearing in Daisy Dukes, thigh-high Loewe boots, and a plaid Celine jacket. She proudly tracked Harden’s stats throughout the night as he racked up 29 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Paije’s authenticity and confidence, together with Harden’s priceless moments, both on and off-court, have made them a much-talked-about couple in the NBA. Speights has already amassed over 200K followers on Instagram and has earned a name as a lifestyle influencer.
While James Harden has always been known for his fierce on-court presence, Paije Speights seems to bring out his softer side, and fans are loving every bit of it!
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