Chip And Joanna Gaines' Family Album Through The Years
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35 It’s been a wild ride for Chip and Joanna Gaines after meeting in 2001 in Waco, Texas, and setting out to make a life together.
The couple tied the knot in 2003, and share five children, Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay and Crew.
Shortly after getting married, the pair began building a home in Texas — which included their first business ventures, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Homes. They rose to fame nearly a decade later when they landed their own TV show, Fixer Upper, in 2012. Their family, however, has always come first.
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Follow Us“At the end of the day, I love Jo more than anything in the world,” Chip told E! News in March 2020.
Once the series hit HGTV in 2013, the duo’s empire began to take off. They relaunched the market alongside a bakery on a 20,000-square-foot grain barn in 2015 — with food trucks and a nursery on the premises — called the Silos, before announcing in 2017 that the show that started it all would be ending with its fifth season. The duo stepped away from the cameras later that year with the final episode airing in 2018, but Chip and Joanna didn’t let up when it came to their Magnolia brand. In July 2021, they launched their own streaming channel called Magnolia Network, available via Max, where they have spinoffs such as Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse and Fixer Upper: The Hotel.
Scroll down to see their journey through the years — and their sweetest family moments:
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Chip and Joanna Gaines' Family Album Through the Years
It's been a wild ride for Chip and Joanna Gaines after meeting in 2001 in Waco, Texas, and setting out to make a life together. The couple tied the knot in 2003, and share five children, Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay and Crew. Shortly after getting married, the pair began building a home in Texas — which included their first business ventures, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Homes. They rose to fame nearly a decade later when they landed their own TV show, Fixer Upper, in 2012. Their family, however, has always come first. “At the end of the day, I love Jo more than anything in the world,” Chip told E! News in March 2020. Once the series hit HGTV in 2013, the duo’s empire began to take off. They relaunched the market alongside a bakery on a 20,000-square-foot grain barn in 2015 — with food trucks and a nursery on the premises — called the Silos, before announcing in 2017 that the show that started it all would be ending with its fifth season. The duo stepped away from the cameras later that year with the final episode airing in 2018, but Chip and Joanna didn’t let up when it came to their Magnolia brand. In July 2021, they launched their own streaming channel called Magnolia Network, available via Max, where they have spinoffs such as Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse and Fixer Upper: The Hotel. Scroll down to see their journey through the years — and their sweetest family moments:
Credit: Laura Cavanaugh/WireImage
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Family Album Through the Years
It's been a wild ride for Chip and Joanna Gaines after meeting in 2001 in Waco, Texas, and setting out to make a life together. The couple tied the knot in 2003, and share five children, Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay and Crew. Shortly after getting married, the pair began building a home in Texas — which included their first business ventures, Magnolia Market and Magnolia Homes. They rose to fame nearly a decade later when they landed their own TV show, Fixer Upper, in 2012. Their family, however, has always come first. “At the end of the day, I love Jo more than anything in the world,” Chip told E! News in March 2020. Once the series hit HGTV in 2013, the duo’s empire began to take off. They relaunched the market alongside a bakery on a 20,000-square-foot grain barn in 2015 — with food trucks and a nursery on the premises — called the Silos, before announcing in 2017 that the show that started it all would be ending with its fifth season. The duo stepped away from the cameras later that year with the final episode airing in 2018, but Chip and Joanna didn’t let up when it came to their Magnolia brand. In July 2021, they launched their own streaming channel called Magnolia Network, available via Max, where they have spinoffs such as Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse and Fixer Upper: The Hotel. Scroll down to see their journey through the years — and their sweetest family moments:
Credit: Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Baby Jo
Too cute! Joanna (born Joanna Stevens), pictured here with her mom, was born in Kansas but later moved to Texas with her family.
Credit: Courtesy of Magnolia
Trunk Show
In the couple's memoir, The Magnolia Story, Joanna shares this sweet shot from her fourth-grade trip to the zoo.
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What a Stud!
Chip was born in Albuquerque in 1974 and raised in Dallas. A true cowboy at heart, he spent a lot of time on his grandfather’s ranch in North Texas while growing up. Before heading off to Baylor University, where he earned a marketing degree, Chip posed for this 1993 Grapevine High School yearbook shot.
Credit: Courtesy of Magnolia
An Unexpected Encounter
Though Chip and Joanna both attended Baylor University, in Waco, Texas, they did not meet until after graduating, when Chip brought his car to the local Firestone shop where Joanna worked at the front desk. In 2002, they celebrated their engagement (above) at Billy Holder's Ring Shop in Archer City, Texas.
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Getting Hitched
The happy couple tied the knot in their beloved Waco, Texas, May 31, 2003. The backdrop for the big day: the Earle Harrison House, which Joanna describes in their book as "a historic mansion that looks an awful lot like the place we had our first date."
Credit: Courtesy of Magnolia
Growing Bunch
The couple (pictured here inside their shop, Magnolia Market, with son Drake) are also parents of Duke, Ella, Emmie Kay and Crew.
Credit: Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Becoming Household Names
In 2012, television producer Katie Neff, who had seen Joanna's design blog, approached the working mom about shooting a reality TV show, Joanna explained in The Magnolia Story. When Joanna shared the news with Chip, he assured her the call was a scam. Luckily, the interior design guru followed her gut and returned the producer's call. A year later, the Fixer Upper pilot aired on HGTV.
Credit: Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Business Is Booming
The couple also runs Magnolia Homes, a construction business with a mission of “making Waco beautiful one home at a time,” according to their website. They later opened Magnolia Market at the Silos, which sells everything from home decor items to jewelry to food.
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'Are You Ready To See Your Fixer-Upper?'
In this shot, Chip and Joanna put the finishing touches on a Fixer Upper home before the big reveal.
Credit: Chip Gaines/Instagram
'The Magnolia Story'
In 2016, Chip and Joanna published their first book, The Magnolia Story. In the memoir, the couple reflect on the major milestones that led to their success, including their first meeting, their wedding and their first house-flips in Waco, Texas. In this shot, the lovebirds stop by Barnes and Noble in NYC for "an impromptu book signing," Chip wrote on Instagram October 19.
Credit: Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Family Matters
"A crooked sign, a brave little girl, adult onesies, Don Williams radio, and an old teddy bear... These are the good ol' days," Joanna posted of this November 2016 shot of her brood.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Shiplap for Everyone
The Fixer Upper stars celebrated the season four premiere in November 2016, by wearing matching ugly Christmas sweaters inspired by their show and watching it on a football field with their team.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Corn Field Days
“Nothing like a good game of hide-and-go-seek in the corn fields 💚#texasforever,” Joanna wrote via Instagram in May 2017.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Published Author
Joanna celebrated her husband’s book, Capital Gaines, in October 2017, by sharing a tribute to him via Instagram. “I am always proud to be Chip’s wife but today more than ever,” she wrote at the time. “I know this book was a true labor of love. Well done, Chip Carter Gaines!”
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Ciao Bella
The lovebirds enjoyed a trip to Italy in November 2017, which included Vespa rides and a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Christmas Merriment
“This family tree gets me every time. Emmie asked why I always get so sad when we put this tree up and I told her it's a good kinda sad. I explained these memories on this tree are so sweet and time just goes by so fast,” the Magnolia Table author wrote via Instagram in November 2017. “This tree is full of firsts for each of us, many meaningful ornaments, and lots of handmade who knows what. It's my favorite and I treasure this time every year ❤️.”
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Springtime
“Love conquered death 💛,” Joanna captioned an April 2018 photo of her two daughters, Ella and Emmie Kay.
Credit: Courtesy of Chip Gaines/Instagram
Demo Crew
“We take #Demoday seriously in this family,” Chip captioned a photo of his four oldest kids helping out on set in April 2018. “I love my crew! #FixerUpper.”
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Crew Gaines
In June 2018, the Gaines family welcomed their fifth child, son Crew. “One of my favorite pics a friend showed me after Crew was born. They couldn't wait to meet their new baby brother ❤️,” Joanna wrote via Instagram a few days later, alongside a snap of her four kids outside her hospital room door.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Boys Club
“Walked into this cuddlefest and my heart almost burst 😍,” the designer wrote alongside a photo of Chip, Duke and Crew snuggling in July 2018.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Holiday Magic
“Laundry and legos ❤️,” the mother of five captioned a festive snap of her husband and their two daughters in December 2018.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Hoppy Holidays
The Gaines family celebrated Easter in April 2019 by picking carrots from their garden together.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Farm Life
“Strawberries! 🍓,” Joanna wrote alongside a photo of herself picking berries with two of her kiddos in April 2020.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Spring Memories
“Two baby bunnies and a rock 😉,” the TV personality captioned an April 2020 snap of three of her little ones in the garden.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
The Great Outdoors
“Play date,” Joanna captioned an August 2020 photo of her youngest son petting a horse.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Stevens Gaines/Instagram
Good Night's Sleep
The Fixer Upper star shared a selfie of her in bed with two of her kids. "Slept pretty good last night..." she teasingly captioned the photo via Instagram in October 2020.
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Mini Mediator
Crew settled his parents’ dispute over changing a room’s “tongue and groove” in a January 2021 Fixer Upper: Welcome Home clip. “He knows the secret to life,” Chip said in the footage. “Always side with Mom. Always.”
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Stevens Gaines/Instagram
Growing Up
Joanna shared a photo of her children during a typical night at home. "Older kids doing late night homework on the couch while the younger kids (who can't quite reach the cups) are messing around in the kitchen. It's fun watching these kids grow up," she captioned the photo via Instagram in March 2021.
Credit: Courtesy Joanna Gaines/Instagram
#GirlDad
"You're the best kind of dad," Joanna captioned a sweet Instagram tribute to her husband on Father's Day 2021. "The kind that lets his daughters french braid his hair right before you take them shopping (even if the College World Series is on). We sure love you @chipgaines ❤️."
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Fun With Flips
Joanna thanked her daughters for teaching her cartwheel skills in July 2021, writing via Instagram: "Barefoot in the grass and busting out some old tricks tonight. I'm sure I'll be feeling this in the morning."
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
A Momentous Day
Joanna reflected on the 18th anniversary of the original iteration of Magnolia Market with a throwback photo shared via Instagram. "I woke up this morning with butterflies in my stomach. A feeling that returns to me every October 15th—the day we opened Magnolia 18 years ago," she wrote. "I can still hear the sound of the front door of that little shop opening, and the deep assurance that, despite how scared I was, I would never look back. Chip had pushed me to take a chance on something I believed in—so win or lose, I already knew I’d never be the same."
Credit: Courtesy of Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Autumn Adventure
Joanna shared a video of her youngest son exploring the outdoors in seasonally appropriate galoshes. "Crew is loving this beautiful fall weather!" she wrote via Instagram.
Credit: Courtesy Chip Gaines/Instagram
Running Buddies
The Gaines family took part in their annual Silo District Marathon — including then-3-year-old Crew, who ran alongside dad Chip at the start of the race. "Today kicked off our 3rd Silo District Marathon—and our 1st without my friend @gigrunewald. Thousands of runners gathering in Waco today/tomorrow to support cancer research," Chip wrote via Instagram, sharing photos from the day. "Me and the kids ran hard for you today, Gabe!"
Credit: Courtesy Joanna Gaines/Instagram
Friendly Competition
“Doesn't get much better than Frogger on a Friday night 🐸,” Joanna wrote via Instagram in October 2022 alongside a sweet snap of Chip and son Crew playing an old-school video game in their PJs.
Credit: Courtesy of Instagram/Joanna Gaines
Another Gaines on the Road
The family celebrated Duke's 16th birthday in May 2024. "Third time doing this and it still makes mama cry," Joanna captioned a video of birthday decorations going up via Instagram.
Duke took his driver's test on his big day. Chip took a selfie with his son at the DMV captioned, "He passed!"
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