Joanna Gaines

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Personality • Entrepreneur

Birth Date: April 19, 1978

Age: 45 years old

Birth Place: Kansas

Spouses: Chip Gaines

Joanna Gaines is a reality TV star who, along with her husband Chip, starred in the HGTV home remodeling series "Fixer Upper" (2013- ). Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Gaines never intended on remodeling homes for a living. In fact, it was her dream to become a broadcast journalist. She attended Baylor University, located in her hometown of Waco, where she studied communications. When she wasn't studying, Gaines was working at her father's tire shop in Waco.

It was while working for her father, that Gaines had her first brush of television success. A beautiful young woman with an easy demeanor on screen, Gaines' father asked her to star in local commercials for the business. The commercials were popular all throughout Waco, and particularly caught the attention of one young man named Chip Gaines. As it turned out, Chip and Joanna were actually attending Baylor at the same time, and after a chance meeting at Joanna's father's tire shop, Chip asked her out. They were married two years later, in 2003, and before long, Joanna started taking an interest in her husband's home flipping business.

She eventually put her dreams of becoming a broadcast journalist aside, and instead began applying her savvy home design skills to good use by working with her husband. Together, Chip and Joanna started their own home renovation business Magnolia Homes. Their company was a huge success throughout Waco, and eventually drew the attention of network executives at HGTV. The executives wanted Joanna and Chip to star in a reality TV series based on their business. The married couple said yes and in 2013 "Fixer Upper" debuted on the network. For her part in the series, Joanna usually designed a new home, while her husband renovated it. In November of 2016 the fourth season of "Fixer Uppers" debuted on HGTV.

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Fixer Upper: The HotelStream

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2023

Fixer Upper: The Hotel: Extras

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2023

Silos Baking CompetitionStream

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2023

Fixer Upper: The CastleStream

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2022

Fixer Upper: The CastleStream

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2022

The Retro Plant Shop with Mikey and JoStream

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2022

First Time FixerStream

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2021

First Time FixerStream

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2021

Fixer Upper Rewatch

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2021

Magnolia Table With Joanna Gaines: Extras

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2021

Super SoulStream

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2021

Breaking New Ground: Expanding the Silos

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2021

Fixer Upper: Welcome Home: Extras

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2021

Fixer Upper: Welcome HomeStream

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2021

Fixer Upper: Welcome HomeStream

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2021

Magnolia Table with Joanna GainesStream

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2021

The Drew Barrymore ShowStream

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2020

Chip & Joanna Gaines: In The Room

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2020

Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead

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2020

In the Room

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2020

Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead

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2020

Today With Hoda & Jenna

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2019

Today 3rd Hour

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2018

People Cover Story

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2018

People Features

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2018

Fixer Upper: Behind the Design

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2017

Harry

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2016

Celebrity PageStream

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2016

Fixer Upper: Extras

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2015

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonStream

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2014

Fixer UpperStream

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2013

The Chew

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2011

Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda

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2007

Access Hollywood

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Entertainment Tonight

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CBS News Sunday Morning

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Good Morning America

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News aboutJoanna Gaines

Joanna and Chip Gaines for 'Fixer Upper: The Hotel'

Chip and Joanna Gaines Renovated a Historic 1920s Hotel

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Chip & Joanna Gaines Developing Roller Skating Dance Competition Series

Joanna Gaines in 'Mini Reni'
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Joanna Gaines Scales It Down for Quick & Simple Design in ‘Mini Reni’ Trailer (VIDEO)

Chip and Joanna Gaines, as seen on Fixer Upper: The Castle
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‘Fixer Upper: The Castle’ Preview: Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Ambitious Project

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Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network Shows Coming to HBO Max This Fall

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‘Fixer Upper’ Spinoff & More New Shows Coming to Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network

Magnolia Workshops
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Magnolia Network’s Crafty ‘Workshops’ Offer Master Classes to the Masses (VIDEO)

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Magnolia Network Unveils Its Cable Debut Slate

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Chip & Joanna Gaines Announce Date for Magnolia Network Linear Launch

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It’s Finally Here! Chip & Joanna Gaines on What It Took to Launch Magnolia Network (VIDEO)

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Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network Sets Summer Premiere Dates

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Hot List 2021: A Look at Our Favorite Hot Commodities

Joanna Gaines - Jo's Cooking Show

Streaming Service Spotlight: Everything You Need to Know About Discovery+

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’90 Day Fiancé’ Spinoffs, Chip & Joanna Among Discovery+ Shows & Talent (VIDEO)

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Chip & Joanna Gaines Reviving ‘Fixer Upper’ for Magnolia Network

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Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network Announces Preview Event

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‘The Old Man,’ Magnolia Network & More Fall TV to Look Forward to in 2020

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Chip and Joanna Gaines Announce Magnolia Network Launch Date & First Series

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The Biggest Stars on TV Bonus #11: Chip and Joanna Gaines

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‘Fixer Upper’ Season 5 & More HGTV Favorites Streaming on Hulu

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Everything We Know About Chip & Joanna Gaines’ New TV Channel

Today - Season 67

5 Hopes For Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Newly-Announced TV Network

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All Babies Born to TV Stars in 2018 (PHOTOS)

Joanna Gaines visiting husband Chip to check in on the progression of the Pahmiyer home, as seen on Fixer Upper

‘Fixer Upper’: HGTV Stars Say Goodbye to the Fan Favorite Show

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‘Fixer Upper’ Series Finale: Saying Goodbye Chip & Joanna Gaines

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Chip and Joanna Are on Their Way Out & These Dynamic Design Duos Are In

'Fixer Upper' Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Announce New HGTV Special

‘Fixer Upper’ Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Return to TV With a New HGTV Special

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Is the Future of HGTV in Jeopardy?

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‘Fixer Upper’s Final Season Will Feature Celebrity Guests

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Chip and Joanna Gaines on Marriage Rumors and Ending ‘Fixer Upper’

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Chip and Joanna Gaines Reveal Why They’re Ending ‘Fixer Upper’

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Chip and Joanna Gaines Ending ‘Fixer Upper’ After 5 Seasons