Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines is both co-owner, co-founder of Magnolia, and was co-star of HGTV’s Fixer Upper with her husband Chip. She appreciates the old ways of living, simple and hard-working with home at the center. Born in Kansas and raised in the Lone Star State, Joanna graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Communications, and was inspired to join the world of design while interning in New York. Off-the-beaten-path boutiques felt like home in the midst of the big city.
In 2003, Joanna decided to open her own shop, bringing her NYC-inspired ideas and eye for design back to her roots—Waco, Texas. This emerging passion complemented Chip’s experience, and together they began remodeling and flipping homes.
Joanna prefers the simple, fresh and timeless, making old things new, and seeing the potential in every project—no matter how hopeless it may seem at first. By preserving and highlighting the character of each home, Joanna keeps things original and one of a kind. Her passion is to create functional spaces that inspire and encourage others to own their space.
Between running Magnolia and her many projects, Joanna enjoys life on the farm, cooking family recipes in her kitchen, and gardening. Above all, she loves being with her five kids.
Acting
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
TV
Shark Tank
as Self - Shark
2009
TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019
TV
Fixer Upper
as Self - Host
2013
TV
Fixer Upper: Welcome Home
as Self - Host
2021
TV
Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
as Self
2019
TV
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse
as Self - Host
2024
TV
The Retro Plant Shop with Mikey and Jo
as Self - Host
2022
TV
Fixer Upper: The Castle
as Self - Host
2022
TV
Roller Jam
as Self - Special Guest Judge
2024
Movie
Silos Baking Competition: Holiday Edition
as Self - Host
2022
TV
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines
as Self - Host
2021
TV
Fixer Upper: Behind the Design
as Self
2017
TV
Fixer Upper: The Hotel
as Self - Host
2023
TV
Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House
as Self - Host
2025
TV
Mini Reni
as Self - Host
2023
Movie
Silos Baking Competition: Summer Special
as Self - Judge
2022
Movie
Breaking New Ground: Expanding the Silos
as Self - Host
2021
TV
Fixer Upper: Rewatch
as Self - Host
2021
TV
Road To Launch
as Self - Host
2021
TV
Silos Baking Competition
as Self - Host
2023
TV
Point of View: A Designer Profile
as Self
2021
TV
Magnolia Network: A Look Ahead
as Self
2020
TV
Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition
as Guest Judge
2025
Crew
TV
Fixer Upper: Welcome Home
Creator
2021
TV
Back to the Frontier
Executive Producer
2025
Movie
Silos Baking Competition: Holiday Edition
Executive Producer
2022
TV
Fixer Upper: The Hotel
Executive Producer
2023
TV
Fixer Upper: Behind the Design
Creator
2017
Movie
Silos Baking Competition: Summer Special
Executive Producer
2022