Joanna Gaines confesses to the happy accident that led to her marriage with Chip Gaines

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Joanna Gaines has built not only a long-lasting marriage with Chip Gaines, but together they have created a major home-renovation empire and network – like the couple, Magnolia also recently marked its 20th anniversary – over the past two decades.However, their marriage, and future business, almost wasn't so, the The Stories We Tell: Every Piece of Your Story Matters author recently revealed.Appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon for its Valentine's Day episode, she confessed that initially, it wasn't Chip who she was interested in, but rather his roommate!WATCH: Joanna Gaines reveals her unconventional Valentine's Day tradition with her husband ChipMORE: Carrie Underwood reveals jaw-dropping addition to her 400-acre family homeDuring the late-night appearance with her husband, Joanna recalled her now-husband's then roommate "Hot John," who she had been wanting to ask out before Chip swooped in.At the time, she was working at her dad's tire shop, and explained that though her co-workers always tried to set her up with customers, she would always shy away from it, until "Hot John" came in, that is.MORE: Kelly Ripa's proud mom moment as son Michael lands major roleShe recalled to Jimmy Fallon that it was him who finally prompted her to at least attempt to get out of her shell.

She said: "I got the courage to get up out of my office. I walk towards the waiting room, and John and I make eye contact. But I'm not really gifted at making conversation."The couple opened up about their relationship in honor of Valentine's DayShe added: "So I looked at him and I’m like, 'Now what?' And so instead of going to the waiting room, I walk straight outside, like I was going to take a smoke break or something."MORE: Why was The.