When you think of Chip Gaines, a few things probably come to mind: his charming Texas drawl, his impressive skills in home renovation, and, of course, his marriage to the equally delightful Joanna Gaines.
Chip Carter Gaines, born on November 14, 1974, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was raised in Dallas, Texas. Joanna Gaines, née Stevens, came into the world on April 19, 1978, in Kansas, and she too was raised in the Lone Star State.
Both Chip and Joanna attended Baylor University, though their college years didn’t overlap, and they didn’t cross paths during their time there. Their fateful meeting came in 2001 when Chip went to get his brakes fixed at Joanna’s father’s automotive shop in Waco. Chip, having seen Joanna in commercials for her father’s business, was instantly smitten. After dating for a little over a year, they tied the knot in 2003.
Before you start googling “Chip Gaines divorce” or “Joanna Gaines homewrecker,” let me set the record straight. Chip and Joanna have been happily married since 2003 and show no signs of slowing down. They’ve pretty much become the poster couple for #RelationshipGoals.
Before they became TV stars, Chip and Joanna were already a dynamic duo in the real estate business. Chip began buying and selling houses during his college years, and after marrying Joanna, they combined their talents and resources. Joanna’s eye for design perfectly complemented Chip’s real estate ventures, transforming homes with a unique style that blends rustic charm with modern aesthetics.
Their big break came when HGTV discovered their impressive work and offered them a show. *Fixer Upper* premiered in 2013 and was an instant hit. The show followed the couple as they found homes in need of some serious TLC for clients, then redesigned and renovated them into dream homes, all while juggling their business and raising a family.
Capitalizing on their television fame, Chip and Joanna expanded their business ventures. They launched Magnolia Market at the Silos in downtown Waco, a multi-purpose retail and entertainment complex that has become a major tourist attraction. They also run a real estate company, a construction company, a design firm, and have a line of home goods, books, and a quarterly magazine. Their business empire even includes the Magnolia Network, launched in partnership with Discovery, featuring original programming inspired by their philosophy of thoughtful, quality living.
Chip and Joanna reside in Waco with their five children: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay, and Crew. Family is central to both their personal and professional lives, as evidenced by their decision to end *Fixer Upper* in 2018 to focus more on family and other business ventures. However, their passion for renovation and helping families achieve their dream homes led them back to television with new content under the Magnolia Network banner.
So, if you were wondering, Joanna is Chip’s first and only wife. Sorry if this shatters any fantasies about Chip’s mysterious past, but their love story is as solid as the homes they renovate.
