Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines is a designer, author, Magnolia cofounder, and TV host who shares home renovations, family recipes, and ideas for making a home feel personal.
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Known for
HGTV
Magnolia Network
Books
BooksOverview
- Based in
- Waco, Texas
- Work
- Home design, television, books, and Magnolia
- Education
- Baylor University, BA in communication, 2001
- First shop
- Magnolia Market, opened in 2003
- Breakout
- Fixer Upper on HGTV, pilot in 2013
Mini bio
How it started.
Before Magnolia, Joanna worked at her father’s tire shop in Waco and appeared in its local TV commercials. She graduated from Baylor in 2001 after studying communication. A New York internship helped her realize she wanted a more creative path, and in 2003 she opened a home decor shop while renovating houses with Chip.
The breakout.
Fixer Upper introduced viewers to Joanna’s designs and Chip’s renovation work in Waco. The HGTV pilot aired in 2013, followed by the first full season in 2014. Their home transformations became the foundation for a wider world of books, products, and television.
A world of home.
Joanna and Chip cofounded Magnolia and cocreated Magnolia Network. She also edits Magnolia Journal. Her work moves between rooms and recipes: Homebody shares her approach to personal spaces, while the Magnolia Table books and cooking shows invite fans into the kitchen. Her picture books bring that attention to everyday life to younger readers.
Creditschronological, newest first
Television
- 2025Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain HouseCo-host and designer
- 2025Magnolia Table: At the FarmHost and executive producer
- 2025Mini ReniHost and designer
- 2013–2018Fixer UpperCo-host and designer
Books
- 2025The World Needs the Wonder You SeeAuthor; illustrated by Julianna Swaney
- 2018Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to LeaveAuthor
- 2018Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for GatheringAuthor
Awards
Quotes
I wanted to be on the news.Joanna Gaines, Baylor Arts & Sciences magazine
In a 2015 interview, Joanna recalled her early interest in broadcast journalism before she pursued design and shopkeeping.
Trivia
- Her early TV appearances were commercials for her father’s tire business.
- She met Chip when he came into her father’s shop for brake repairs.
- Her son’s encouragement to look up helped inspire The World Needs the Wonder You See.
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