Joanna Gaines shares rare glimpse of her family in new home video

Joanna Gaines has given fans a rare and sweet look into her family life. In a new home video posted online, the designer and TV star shared moments of her family enjoying summer together. The video shows Joanna with her husband, Chip Gaines, and their five children - Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie, and Crew.

Also seen in the clip are Joanna’s parents, Nan and Jerry Stevens. The family appears to be celebrating together. This warm family gathering gave fans a special behind-the-scenes moment, which is something Joanna does not often share. Joanna, 47, and Chip, 50, live in Waco, Texas. Their oldest son, Drake, is already in college, and Ella just graduated from high school. The family is preparing for another big change as Ella gets ready to leave for college, too. The video shared by Joanna came just as they celebrated Ella’s graduation and spent some quality time together before she moved out.

A big celebration for Joanna Gaines' daughter Ella before college

Ella Gaines, 18, graduated from high school last month. Joanna Gaines' video included moments from her graduation celebration, along with family members enjoying the day together. It was a joyful time for everyone, especially Joanna, who seemed very proud of her daughter.

In the post, Joanna Gaines wrote: “So very proud.” She added music to the video, including the classic song “Time After Time,” which made the clip even more emotional for fans. Fireworks could also be seen in the video, making the moment feel magical.

Chip Gaines shared more about Ella’s future plans in a conversation with TODAY. He said that, unlike Drake, who stayed close to home, Ella is looking to go far. He said:

"Ella has thought about Korea, she's thought about sunny Southern California. She's not going to be in the Central Texas area when she goes on to her next chapter. She seems excited to be able to spread her wings and do something very unique and outside the bubble."

He also stated how different his kids are. He said,

"With Drake, we needed to send him to college to teach him basic survival skills, like how to do laundry."

About Ella Chip said:

"Ella is on the exact opposite end of the spectrum. It feels like we're sending this young lady off to become the next president of the United States. It's very the sky's the limit with Ella."

Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines seem very proud of how their daughter is ready to explore life and take big steps on her own. This moment is bittersweet for them as parents, but they are clearly cheering her on.

Honoring family roots and personal growth

In the same video, fans also saw Joanna Gaines' parents, Nan and Jerry Stevens. The couple has been married for over 50 years. Joanna’s father, Jerry, first met Nan in South Korea, where he was stationed back in 1969. Their love story began at a party in Seoul. Joanna once posted about their story in honor of their wedding anniversary. She wrote:

"My parents met in 1969 when my dad was stationed in Korea and their story is one you hear about in the movies. All the odds were against them but they fought through and became an example of how to love, fight for, extend grace to, and honor each other amidst all their many differences. Here's to many more years!"

Joanna Gaines has often said that her mother, Nan, had a big influence on her life and her success. In a 2021 interview on Hoda Kotb’s radio show, she talked about how much her mother’s strength meant to her.

Joanna said:

“Through the lens of all that she's been through — the hardship, the fight — I think, for her, I think for both of us, it's that thing of like, Mom, you set me up well.”

These powerful words show how deeply Joanna respects her mother and how thankful she is for the path her parents laid out for her.

Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines are not only TV stars and business owners but also devoted parents. Their video shows that even with busy schedules and fame, family is always at the center of their lives. They are taking time to celebrate important milestones and enjoy every moment together. This rare home video gave fans a small but heartfelt look into that world.

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