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Ella Gaines Defies Prom Curfew as Parents Reflect on Transition to Adulthood

Chip and Joanna Gaines reveal their daughter returned home past her midnight deadline, signaling her growing independence as she considers college options abroad and in California.

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Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines pictured inside Fenway Park in Boston, MA.
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Overview

  • Chip and Joanna Gaines set a midnight curfew for their daughter Ella on prom night, which she exceeded by returning home in the early hours of the morning.
  • Chip admitted he was asleep by 9 PM and unaware of Ella's return time, while Joanna stayed awake to wait for her daughter.
  • Joanna personally arranged floral bouquets for Ella and her siblings, Duke and Emmie, who also attended the prom.
  • Ella, who recently turned 18 and graduated high school, is exploring college opportunities in South Korea and Southern California, marking a significant step away from her family's Waco, Texas home.
  • The Gaines reflected on the challenges of balancing parental boundaries with their daughter's newfound autonomy as she enters adulthood.