Are Chip And Joanna Gaines Still A Happy Couple? Let's Dive In

Alright, folks, let’s talk about the Gaines family! Chip Gaines and his wife, Joanna Gaines (née Stevens), took the world by storm with their HGTV show, Fixer Upper. For five seasons, they transformed drab houses into dream homes, spreading farmhouse chic across America. But in 2018, they decided to step away from the series to focus on their growing family. Now, the big question everyone's asking: Are Chip and Joanna still happily married? Let’s break it down and find out together.

Love Story: How Chip and Joanna Gaines Met

Back in 2001, Joanna was just 23 years old, helping out her dad at his automotive shop in Waco, Texas. Enter Chip Gaines, who apparently had a knack for brake repairs—or so it seemed. Chip would visit the shop over and over again, claiming he needed his brakes fixed. But let’s be real, he was just trying to get Joanna’s attention. Classic move, right?

Their first date almost didn’t happen because Chip was more than an hour late. Joanna was ready to call it off, but something about Chip convinced her to give him a chance. In her 2016 book, The Magnolia Story, Joanna admits she can’t even remember what Chip said that day, but she went along with it anyway. And guess what? It worked out pretty well for them!

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Fast forward a year, and Chip popped the question. They got married on May 31, 2003, at the Earle Harrison House in Waco. Joanna later shared one of her favorite memories from the big day: climbing into the limo and eating all the food. She joked, “The second that door shut, I was like, ‘Thank God, this is why I’m here. I just wanna be with you and I wanna eat.’” Sounds like Chip and Joanna were destined to be together from the start.

Still Together: The Gaineses’ Journey Through Life

Just five months after their wedding, Chip helped Joanna realize her dream of opening a small home decor boutique. Magnolia Market officially opened its doors on October 16, 2003. Little did they know, this was just the beginning of their incredible journey.

A decade later, television producers came knocking, and the Gaineses were offered their own home renovation series. Their HGTV show, Fixer Upper, quickly became a sensation, running for five seasons from 2013 to 2018. It wasn’t just about fixing up houses; it was about building a life together, one project at a time.

In April 2019, Chip and Joanna announced they were returning to television with their own network. The DIY Network was rebranded as the Magnolia Network and launched on Discovery+ in January 2021. They brought back their original series, now titled Fixer Upper: Welcome Home, giving fans a chance to see their signature style in action once again.

Today, the couple continues to thrive. They live on their family farm outside Waco, raising their kids and expanding their empire. From their home decor line with Target, Hearth and Hand, to Magnolia Market at the Silos—a two-block shopping complex in their hometown—they’ve built an incredible life together.

And after more than two decades of marriage, they’re still going strong. In May 2022, they celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. A year later, they marked their 20th anniversary with heartfelt tributes on Instagram. Chip wrote, “Twenty years with the most incredible, most powerful, most beautiful woman I’ve ever known.” He added, “You’ve given me the most beautiful life and I’m so grateful to God for you @joannagaines.”

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Family Matters: The Gaines Kids

Chip and Joanna’s family began growing soon after their wedding. Their first child, a son named Drake, was born in May 2004. Their family expanded with the arrival of daughter Ella Rose in October 2006, followed by son Duke in May 2008, and daughter Emmie Kay in February 2010.

In January 2018, the couple surprised fans by announcing they were expecting another child. Their third son, Crew, was born in June of that year. It’s safe to say the Gaines family is as wholesome and full of love as their home renovations.