Joanna Gaines Shares Playful Childhood Photos With Chip, Delighting Fans

Overview

• On March 9, Joanna Gaines posted a carousel of childhood photos of herself and Chip on Instagram with the line, “These kids had no idea what was coming… @chipgaines.”
• Captions winked at their renovation duties, including “This is who you’re asking to choose every paint color in your house” and “This is who is telling you your project will be done on time and on budget.”
• Fans responded enthusiastically in the comments, with many saying Chip “really hasn’t changed” and calling the throwbacks “hilarious” and “adorable.”
• EntertainmentNow, TV Insider, and HELLO! highlighted the post as part of a popular childhood-photos trend featuring humorous notes about who posters became.
• The lighthearted update arrives as the Magnolia founders—parents of five and stars of Fixer Upper—recently showcased their first project outside Texas in Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, which aired in December 2025 on Magnolia Network and HGTV.