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 renovation skills, contributing to her widespread popularity. Gaines has expanded her brand into retail, publishing, and other ventures, solidifying her status as a successful entrepreneur and influencer in the home decor and lifestyle space.
5 hours ago : Joanna Gaines shares adorable moments of son Crew's bedtime hobby and kitchen adventures.
Joanna Gaines delighted fans by revealing her son Crew's surprising bedtime bagel-making hobby and his adorable kitchen help. A video also showcased Crew's potential as a budding horticulturist, charming viewers with his cuteness.
1969: Parents Met in South Korea
In 1969, Joanna Gaines' parents, Nan Stevens and Jerry Stevens, met in Seoul, South Korea, where Jerry was stationed with the United States Army.
April 19, 1978: Joanna Gaines' Birth
On April 19, 1978, Joanna Lee Stevens Gaines (née Stevens) was born. She is an American interior decorator, television personality, and author.
1990: Family Relocated to Austin, Texas
In 1990, when Joanna was 12 years old, her family settled in Austin, Texas.
1998: Overlapping at Baylor University
Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines overlapped at Baylor University in 1998 but never met at the time.
2001: First Encounter with Chip Gaines
In 2001, Chip Gaines encountered Joanna while she was working at her father's tire shop, recognizing her from the commercials.
2001: Graduation from Baylor University
Joanna Gaines graduated from Baylor University in 2001 with a major in communications.
2003: Establishment of Magnolia Realty
In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines originally established Magnolia Realty, a real estate brokerage, which is now part of their media brand Magnolia.
2003: Marriage in Waco
In 2003, Chip and Joanna Gaines were married in Waco.
2003: Opening of Magnolia Market and House Flipping
In 2003, shortly after their wedding, Joanna joined Chip Gaines's business flipping houses, and the pair opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods.
May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired
In May 2013, the pilot episode of Fixer Upper aired.
2013: Fixer Upper Debut
In 2013, the home renovation show Fixer Upper, co-hosted by Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip Gaines, began airing on HGTV.
April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper
The first full season of Fixer Upper began airing in April 2014.
January 2015: Season Two of Fixer Upper
Season two of Fixer Upper aired in January 2015.
December 2015: Season Three of Fixer Upper
Season three of Fixer Upper aired in December 2015.
November 2016: Season Four of Fixer Upper
Season four of Fixer Upper aired in November 2016.
2016: Launch of Magnolia Journal
In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine called Magnolia Journal, published by Meredith (later Dotdash Meredith).
2016: Criticism over Anti-Gay Views
In 2016, the Gaineses faced criticism after appearing in a video with their local pastor Jimmy Seibert, of the Antioch International Movement of Churches, who openly denounced homosexuality and gay marriage.
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."
November 1, 2017: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection 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: Final Season of Fixer Upper
November 21, 2017 marked the airing of the fifth and final season of Fixer Upper.
2018: Farmhouse-chic Design Popularity
In 2018, Zillow reported that homes with architectural features mentioned on the Fixer Upper show, 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: New Media Company Launch Announcement
On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company". They will serve as chief creative officers, and the new joint venture will include a TV network and a streaming app.
November 2019: Magnolia Press Coffee Shop Opening
In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas, adding to their existing businesses, Magnolia Table and Silos Baking Co.
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 called Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead.
August 4, 2020: Magnolia Network Launch Scheduled
On August 4, 2020, the launch of the Magnolia Network was scheduled for 2021, with Fixer Upper resuming production before the new network's launch.
October 4, 2020: Original Completion Date for Magnolia Network Rebranding
The original date for DIY Network's rebranding as the Magnolia Network was set for October 4, 2020, but it was later postponed due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
January 2021: Fixer Upper: Welcome Home Premiere
In January 2021, Fixer Upper: Welcome Home premiered as part of the Magnolia Network soft launch on Discovery+.
January 5, 2022: Magnolia Network Launch Date
On January 5, 2022, The Magnolia Network was officially launched.
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