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 her design aesthetic and home renovation skills, leading to widespread recognition and success.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1969: Parents Meet in South Korea

In 1969, Joanna Gaines' parents, Nan Stevens and Jerry Stevens, met in Seoul, South Korea, while Jerry was stationed there with the United States Army.

April 19, 1978: Joanna Gaines' Birth

On April 19, 1978, Joanna Lee Stevens was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Nan Stevens and Jerry Stevens.

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1990: Family Settles in Austin, Texas

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

1998: Overlapping time at Baylor University with Chip

In 1998, Chip Gaines had overlapped with Joanna at Baylor, but they never met during that time.

2001: First Encounter with Chip Gaines

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

2001: Graduation from Baylor University

In 2001, Joanna Gaines graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Communication.

2003: Marriage of Chip and Joanna

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

2003: Opening of Magnolia Market

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

2003: Establishment of Magnolia Realty

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

May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired

In May 2013, the pilot episode of "Fixer Upper" aired on HGTV.

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2013: Fixer Upper Premieres on HGTV

In 2013, Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip Gaines began co-hosting the home renovation show "Fixer Upper" on HGTV.

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April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Airs

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

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January 2015: Season Two of Fixer Upper Airs

In January 2015, season two of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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December 2015: Season Three of Fixer Upper Airs

In December 2015, season three of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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November 2016: Season Four of Fixer Upper Airs

In November 2016, season four of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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2016: Criticism for Association with Anti-Gay Pastor

In 2016, Chip and Joanna Gaines were criticized after appearing on video for a conversation with their local pastor Jimmy Seibert, who had openly denounced homosexuality and gay marriage and professed his support for conversion therapy.

2016: Magnolia Journal Publication

In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine called "Magnolia Journal", published by Meredith.

June 2017: Settlement with EPA over Lead Paint Violations

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," and paid $40,000 in fines.

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

On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target stores.

November 21, 2017: Final Season of Fixer Upper Airs

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

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2018: Impact of Fixer Upper on Home Sales

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

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

April 10, 2019: Announcement of New Media Company

On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company", with a TV network and a streaming app.

November 2019: Opening of Magnolia Press

In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas.

April 26, 2020: Soft Launch of Magnolia Network

On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network.

August 4, 2020: Announcement of Magnolia Network Launch in 2021

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.

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October 4, 2020: Original Completion Date of DIY Network's Rebranding

October 4, 2020 was the original date for DIY Network's rebranding as the Magnolia Network, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

January 2021: Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Premieres

In January 2021, "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" premiered as part of the Magnolia Network soft launch on Discovery+.

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January 5, 2022: Magnolia Network launch date

January 5, 2022 saw the launch of Magnolia Network.

2023: Fixer Upper: The Hotel.

In 2023, Fixer Upper: The Hotel premiered.

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July 2025: Criticism for Featuring Gay Couple

In July 2025, Chip and Joanna Gaines drew widespread criticism from the Evangelical community after featuring a gay couple in their show "Back to the Frontier".