Joanna Gaines, co-founder of the Magnolia empire, received an outpouring of love from her husband, Chip Gaines, as she celebrated her 47th birthday on April 19. Chip paid tribute to his wife in a beautiful Instagram post, remembering their close connection and life traveled together.
The couple’s love story began in 2001 when they met in the waiting room of Joanna’s father’s auto shop in Waco, Texas. Chip asked after a year of dating in 2002. They got married in 2003 at the gorgeous Earle-Harrison House in Waco. Together, they have built a family of five children: Drake (20), Ella (18), Emmie (15), Duke (16), and Crew (6).
Chip and Joanna, as successful entrepreneurs, established their Magnolia empire long before. Their entrepreneurial experiments today consist of a quarterly journal, a television network, a chain of retail establishments, a real estate company, rental housing and a restaurant. Their brand has since become synonymous with home and lifestyle renovations, attracting millions of fans from around the world.
Joanna’s birthday celebration featured a surprise vintage film video made by Lexi Chase, showcasing memorable moments from Chip’s milestone 50th birthday party in November 2024, alongside an original song by Abner Ramirez of JohnnySwim. This sweet expression of thoughtfulness made for such a beautiful sentimental feeling to her special day.
To celebrate Joanna’s 40th birthday, Chip took to social media to share his love for her in a very special way.
“My. Best. Friend. Happy birthday, Joey.. I love you!!” – Chip Gaines
Joanna said she was just as smitten, calling herself the “luckiest girl in the world.” She expresses a lot of gratitude for her family. Finally, she values the bond she has with Chip, forging it as they balance their home life and work life in moving their marriage and professional careers forward.