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Get to Know the 'Fixer Upper' Family! All About Chip and Joanna Gaines' 5 Kids
Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids are cute as can be, and the Magnolia founders strive to make sure their children live as happily and normally as possible.
"The older I've gotten, I've realized the more humanity these kids can see in me, the more we're going to connect," Joanna, 45, said in an interview. "I want them to see the highs and lows, so when they're feeling anxieties about school or relationships, they know it's a safe place for them to come to me."
The husband and wife, who have been married since May 2003, are the proud parents of an impressively large brood of five children who've practically developed their own fan bases, thanks to all the adorable cameos they've made over their years on mom and dad's signature renovation series, Fixer Upper.
The Gaines kids have made many on-screen appearances, including playing outside, helping their dad on the family farm, or shopping, gardening and decorating with their mom. Despite that, they have also managed to stay out of the spotlight for the most part while enjoying happily normal childhoods.
Will the five little Gaineses follow in their HGTV alum parents' footsteps? Get to know the next generation of the Gaines family with our guide to Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids.
How many kids do Chip and Joanna Gaines have?
Chip and Joanna Gaines have five children: Three sons and two daughters.
How old are Chip and Joanna Gaines?
Chip Gaines was born on November 14, 1974, which makes him 49 at the time of this writing. Joanna Gaines was born April 19, 1978, so she is currently 46 in 2024.
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What are Chip and Joanna Gaines' kids' names?
Joanna and Chip Gaines' sons are named Drake, Duke and Crew. Their daughters are named Ella Rose and Emmie Kay.
What are Joanna and Chip Gaines' kids' ages and birthdays?
Believe it or not, their oldest son Drake is legally an adult already! Drake was born May 4, 2024, making him 20 this year. Next comes Ella Rose, who turns 18 in 2024. Her birthdate is Oct. 23, 2006. Third in line is Duke, born May 23, 2008, and celebrating his 16th birthday in 2024. Emmie Kay is next, born Feb. 1, 2010, and now 14. The youngest is Crew, born June 23, 2018, and celebrating his sixth birthday in 2024.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines' Kids
Drake Gaines
Firstborn child Drake is named after the Drake Hotel in New York City, where Chip and Joanna honeymooned. He's a football fan and player, and Chip said in an episode of Fixer Upper that Drake has a great arm. He also films some of his mom's Instagram videos!
Joanna wrote in the fall 2022 issue of Magnolia Journal, "Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college. In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own."
Ella Rose Gaines
Ella Rose takes a lot of inspiration from her mom. Joanna says that Ella wants to be a designer someday, and Ella also loves art.
In October 2022, Joanna shared a video of decorations for Ella's 16th birthday party—and tried her best not to cry!
Emmie Kay Gaines
Inheriting her green thumb from Joanna, Emmie Kay has her own set of plants and creates and sells her own floral arrangements.
In November 2018, Joanna shared a poignant message in marker that Emmie had written on their bathroom vanity. (Don't worry, it wasn't permanent!)
Emmie Kay also has her own cookie recipe, which Jo described as a blend of shortbread, chocolate chip and icing. Sounds delish!
Duke Gaines
Duke grows his own vegetables and prepares them with his mom, Jo. He also loves watching and playing baseball with his dad, Chip.
Crew Gaines
Chip and Joanna Gaines welcomed son Crew in June 2018. His four older siblings were really excited to meet him when he was born!
Although he's the littlest member of the brood, he's great at keeping up with everyone—he's even hit the slopes with his dad!
Crew also joined Chip for a marathon.
Lately, he's even been helping his mom around the office.
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What rules do Chip and Joanna Gaines have for their kids?
Somewhat surprisingly, Chip is the stricter parent of the two. He told PEOPLE several years ago, "I grew up in an environment that was pretty much 'back by dark'—[my parents] didn't generally know what we were doing, and it was all good, clean fun, so I thought, 'Oh, I'm gonna be a wild parent.' And when I got to be a parent, I don't know what it is about it … I feel a little bit like a drill sergeant sometimes," he admitted. "Some elements of my personality, as a parent, I'm not real crazy about."
Both he and Joanna limit their kids' screen time and don't have televisions at home—and insist their kids won't have cellphones until college! She quipped to PEOPLE, "It’s funny, I'm a little more laid back than I thought I'd be. [There are] certain things that I really care about, but I think the funny part, with Chip, is just the video games, the TV. That's where he kinda gets a little strict. It's, 'You go play outside.' "
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Has Chip Gaines been married before?
Nope! Joanna is his first and, at this point, only wife. He was however "hell-bent" on marrying someone else before he met Joanna, according to an essay he wrote in a 2017 issue of Magnolia Journal.
"I felt convinced that Amy was the one," he says. "I walked off that plane [on the way home from visiting her in London] hell-bent on making that young woman my wife."