Even in their prime, the couple jumped ship to embark on their own home and garden empire.
It was near impossible to love Chip and Joanna.
Unlike docufollow series on networks like Bravo, HGTV primarily focuses on positivity.
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But inside Chip and Joanna’s marriage, it wasn’t as perfect as viewers were asked to believe.
Over the years, the celebrity couple have taken opportunities to divulge the dark side of the relationship.
And some of these moments might shock you.
Knowing change was to come, the shifting dynamic was felt by the couple.
Crew… now, he’s a 6-year-old little boy with all this energy and personality of his own.
We’ve got a little boy that’s gone off to college.
Joanna had to scrounge up money to post Chip’s bond.
The incident was certainly a bump in the road.
Over the years, the couple have shared anecdotes about how their relationship didn’t exactly start off perfect.
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In their memoir, “The Magnolia Story,” Joanna revealed, “I liked stability.
I liked traditional, and I liked being on time.
And this Chip with the beet-red face wasn’t any of those things.”
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And at that time, love was more important than money.
She said, “He always had a wad of cash, but we were broke.
If I needed to go grocery shopping, it’s whatever was in his pocket.
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That’s how we paid the bills.”
While they struggled at first, they still allowed for their love to grow and their family to form.
Thankfully, it was only time where money wasn’t exactly the root of any problems.
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7Chip is Sued By Two Former Magnolia Realty Partners
The price of fame can be expensive.
Just ask Chip and Joanna Gaines.
John L. LewisandRichard L. Clarkfiled a 24-page lawsuit where they sought over $1M in damages and non-monetary relief.
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No one called or emailed?
4 years later ‘friends’ reach out via lawsuit…hmmm."
And it can be noticeable.
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Especially when they’re baring everything for all to see on screen.
When the couple first popped on screen, fans noticed this wonderful chemistry that caught viewers’ attention.
They were happy, jovial, and endearing.
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Joanna was the serious one of the pair, while Chip was the goofball.
It was a marriage many aspired to.
They were couple goals!
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Chip became a bit juvenile.
Or perhaps it was all an act to keep up an appearance.
A friend revealed,Joanna is pushing shows that focus on luxury renovation.
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Chip wants to focus on renovating modest homes.
“Right now, Im wrestling with my role in our business.
To say they experienced difficult times is an understatement.
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Losing a loved one.
Bills we couldn’t pay.
Moments where our hearts were broken.
Times when all hope felt lost and circumstances were out of our control.
When all I could think to do was lay face down on the floor in surrender.”
To sum it up, it was “heartbreaking things.”
2The Gaines Admit Fame Changed Them For the Worst
Fame brings change.
The series watched as Chip and Joanna Gaines transformed their home of Waco, Texas into a destination.
News, Joanna initially took the stance of, “It is bittersweet.
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