Happy Birthday, Chip Gaines! See His and Joanna Gaines’ Rare Family Photos with Their 5 Kids

Carly Tagen-Dye, Stephanie Sengwe Sat, November 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM UTC

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Joanna and Chip Gaines; Emmie, Drake, Duke, Crew and Ella GainesCredit: Chip & Joanna Gaines

Chip and Joanna Gaines are not just busy entrepreneurs — they’re also busy parents of five.

The couple got married on May 31, 2003, in their hometown of Waco, Texas, and have gone on to build a successful home renovation business. The Fixer Upper stars have since welcomed five children as well: Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie and Crew.

Their kids were often featured on early seasons of Fixer Upper helping mom and dad with demo and decor, but in recent years the teens have been less visible on their parents’ social media. However, Chip and Jo have given us glimpses of their cozy family life together.

As Chip celebrates his 52nd birthday on Nov. 14, 2026, look back at some of the cutest family pics the couple has shared.

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Truckin’ Along

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“Saturday night family tailgate,” Joanna captioned this twilight moment with the whole gang.

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Drowsy Days

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Sometimes you’ve just got to multitask! Joanna posted this cute photo with youngest son Crew at six months.“I think it’s time for the next size up,” she joked on Instagram.

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One Super Family

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The Gaines family proved they were real life superheroes when they surprised Joanna with costumes and breakfast on her birthday in 2016.“The best birthday surprise,” she wrote on Instagram.

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All Dressed Up

The family posed for a dashing Thanksgiving photo in 2016…all while their house was under construction.“We got all Fixed Up to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Lots of love from our family to yours. ❤️,” Joanna wrote on Instagram, in a nod to the family’s show HGTV show Fixer Upper.

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Somebunny’s Cute

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“Easter 2010. Classic mall photo with the Easter bunny. This feels like a lifetime ago... Drake was 4, Ella was 3, Duke was almost 2, and Emmie Kay was a baby. #4under4 #😳“ Joanna captioned this adorable throwback.

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A Special Homecoming

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Joanna shared a special moment with youngest son Crew, when she brought her family to South Korea, where her mother grew up.“We saw the cherry blossoms in full bloom. We walked the same streets my mother did as a young girl, and then again as a young woman with my dad’s hand in hers. In a lot of ways, this trip felt like coming home. Somehow, connecting with my mom’s past made my own story feel more complete,” Joanna wrote.

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Quality Time

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Joanna walked in to see this heartfelt moment “cuddlefest.”“my heart almost burst 😍,” Joanna wrote.

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Fun and Games

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The Gaines family rooted for the Baylor Bears, clad in matching personalized jerseys for their mighty team.

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A Family Affair

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Demolition day requires everyone on board! Chip shared this adorable photo of Drake, Ella, Duke and Emmie posing in protective goggles, writing “I love my crew!”

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Father and Daughter

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Joanna shared this cute photo of Chip to celebrate Father’s Day in 2018.“You teach us to stay curious. You help us find the beauty in unexpected places and show us how to look at life with fresh hope. Happy Father’s Day to one of the best @chipgaines,” Joanna wrote.

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A Sweet Surprise

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Chip and Joanna revealed their new bakery to their four children Drake, Ella, Duke and Emmie in 2016, making for one cute photo.“They loved getting to be on the other side of the canvas and be surprised,” wrote Joanna.

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Side by Side

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Chip hit the pavement with his youngest son Crew to participate in the Silo District Marathon last year, which was “born out of a friendship” between Chip and his friend, Gabe Grunewald, who passed away in 2019.“Today kicked off our 3rd Silo District Marathon—and our 1st without my friend @gigrunewald. Thousands of runners gathering in Waco today/tomorrow to support cancer research. Me and the kids ran hard for you today, Gabe! #SiloDistrictMarathon #RunningonHope,” Chip captioned his Instagram post.

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Swing Thing

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Chip captured her kids enjoying the swings and the view onto the ranch — what he called “living the dream.”

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Stars of Screen

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The family gathered to enjoy a Fixer Upper episode on “the big screen.”

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Welcome to the World

Joanna and Chip Gaines with Drake, Duke, Ella and Emmie GainesCredit: Joanna Gaines/Instagram

When Joanna welcomed baby Crew in 2018, Chip and their four kids stood bedside to say hello to the newborn.

“He made an unexpected (and speedy) entrance into the world two and a half weeks early - which is fitting given he was a sweet surprise from day one,” wrote Joanna on Instagram.

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Five with Nature

Emmie, Drake, Duke, Crew and Ella GainesCredit: Chip & Joanna Gaines

The Gaines took their five children on a family beach vacation in 2024 to enjoy some “fun in the St Lucia sun.”

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Touching Grass

On Aug. 3, the Fixer Upper star shared a video of her family’s summer adventures. The crew headed to Colorado where they spent some quality time in nature.

“A few days in the mountains with the whole fam, makes this mama’s heart so happy. Fishing, chopping down dead trees, making forts for the 🐿️ , crunchy french toast, rodeo, bikes, and family hikes. ❤️” Joanna wrote.

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