History of Joanna Gaines in Timeline

Joanna Gaines is an American interior decorator, television personality, and author, best known for co-hosting the HGTV show *Fixer Upper* with her husband, Chip Gaines. The show, which premiered in 2013, showcased their renovation and design skills, leading to significant success and popularity. Joanna's design aesthetic, blending modern farmhouse with vintage and industrial elements, has resonated with a wide audience, establishing her as a prominent figure in the home decor and lifestyle space.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1969: Parents Met in Seoul

In 1969, Joanna Gaines' parents met in Seoul, South Korea when her father was stationed there with the United States Army.

April 19, 1978: Joanna Gaines Born

On April 19, 1978, Joanna Lee Stevens Gaines (née Stevens) was born in Wichita, Kansas. She later became an American interior decorator, television personality, and author.

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1990: Family Settled in Austin, Texas

In 1990, when she was 12 years old, Joanna Gaines' family settled in Austin, Texas.

1998: Chip Gaines Overlapped with Joanna at Baylor

In 1998, Chip Gaines overlapped with Joanna Gaines at Baylor University but never met her.

2001: Chip Gaines Encountered Joanna

In 2001, Chip Gaines encountered Joanna Gaines while she was working at her father's tire shop. He recognized her from the commercials.

2001: Graduated from Baylor University

Joanna Gaines graduated from Baylor University in 2001, where she majored in communications.

2003: Magnolia Realty Established

In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines established Magnolia Realty, a real estate brokerage.

2003: Chip and Joanna Gaines Married

In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines were married in Waco.

2003: Magnolia Market Opens

In 2003, Joanna and Chip Gaines opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods.

May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired

In May 2013, the pilot of Fixer Upper aired.

2013: Fixer Upper Airs on HGTV

In 2013, Fixer Upper, a home renovation show co-hosted by Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip Gaines, began airing on HGTV.

April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Airs

In April 2014, the first full season of Fixer Upper began airing.

January 2015: Season Two of Fixer Upper Airs

In January 2015, season two of Fixer Upper aired.

December 2015: Season Three of Fixer Upper Airs

In December 2015, season three of Fixer Upper aired.

November 2016: Season Four of Fixer Upper Airs

In November 2016, season four of Fixer Upper aired.

2016: Magnolia Journal Launched

In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine called Magnolia Journal, published by Meredith (later Dotdash Meredith).

2016: Criticism for Appearing on Video with Pastor

In 2016, the Gaineses were criticized after they appeared on video for a conversation with their local pastor Jimmy Seibert, of the Antioch International Movement of Churches, who had openly denounced homosexuality and gay marriage and professed his support for conversion therapy.

June 2017: Settlement with EPA

In June 2017, the Gaineses announced that they settled with the United States Environmental Protection Agency over allegations that they violated rules for the safe handling of lead paint during home renovations. They paid $40,000 in fines.

November 1, 2017: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection Launch at Target

On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target Corporation stores. The collection featured 300 pieces including bedding and lifestyle products.

November 21, 2017: Fifth and Final Season of Fixer Upper Airs

On November 21, 2017, the fifth and final season of Fixer Upper aired.

2018: Zillow Reports Increased Home Values

In 2018, Zillow reported that homes with architectural features mentioned on Fixer Upper, such as wainscoting, shiplap, clawfoot bathtubs, and barn doors, sold at an average of 30 percent above expected value.

February 2019: Exclusive Collection for Anthropologie Created

In February 2019, Joanna Gaines created an exclusive collection for Anthropologie of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows.

April 10, 2019: New Media Company Announced

On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company." They will serve as chief creative officers, and Allison Page will serve as president of the new joint venture.

November 2019: Magnolia Press Coffee Shop Opens

In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas, adding to their existing Magnolia Table and Silos Baking Co.

April 26, 2020: Magnolia Network Soft Launch

On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network, titled Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead. Fixer Upper was announced to be revived as a launch program.

August 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Scheduled

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the Magnolia Network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the launch of the new network on January 5, 2022.

October 4, 2020: Original Completion Date for Magnolia Network Rebranding

October 4, 2020 was the original date that DIY Network was scheduled to rebrand as the Magnolia Network, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.