Joanna Gaines

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Joanna Gaines’ mother, Nan, and father, Jerry, met in Seoul, Korea, when he was stationed there in 1969. They have been married for more than 47 years. Joanna is the second of three sisters. She has an older sister, Teresa, and a younger sister, Mary Kay. She is best known as for the HGTV television series, Fixer Upper (2013-2017).

Birth Name: Joanna Stevens

Born: April 19, 1978 in Kansas

Husband: Chip Gaines (2003-present)

Children: Three boys: Drake Gaines, Duke Gaines, Crew Gaines; Two girls: Emmie Kay Gaines, Ella Rose Gaines

Height: 5’7” (1.7 m)

Net Worth: $10 million

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Humanitarian Causes: Magnolia Foundation, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital

Trivia:

  • Both Joanna and her sister Mary Kay have large families (Mary Kay has six kids).
  • Her first business venture, the Magnolia Market, was named for the magnolias her husband would present her when they were dating.
  • She loves cupcakes!
  • Only filmed the tv episodes within 40 miles of their family home.
  • She has more than 60 animals on her family farm.
  • Graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Communications.
  • Son Drake was named for the historic hotel where she and her husband, Chip, spent their honeymoon – the Drake Hotel in New York City.
  • Her favorite dessert is lemon meringue pie.
  • Despite being on a hit television show, they do not own a television in their home.

Quotes:

  • “Once I caught on to the concept of buying some undervalued to then put value into it and sell it for profit, I was hooked.”
  • “I like to look at life as the more, the better.”
  • “I can look back now at the pattern in my life and really believe God has a purpose for me.”
  • “Home is my happy place.”
  • “A big part of moving out to the country was to disconnect and enjoy being with our family.”
  • “I think a lot of couples feel the need to get away from each other now and then…we are the just the opposite.”
  • “When I find something I like, I first determine the value and what I will spend on it before I look at the price tag.”