Emily Maynard, known for her appearance on The Bachelorette, has officially become a grandmother at the age of 39. This milestone comes as her eldest daughter, Ricki Hendrick, welcomed her first child, a daughter, just before the weekend. The joyous announcement was shared on social media, marking a significant moment for the family.
Ricki, who is 20 years old, celebrated the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post, captioning it as the “best day ever.” The news follows a previous announcement in August 2023, when the family first revealed that they were expecting a new addition.
Emily’s husband, Tyler Johnson, also shared his excitement in a joint post, stating, “We became grandparents today!! The feeling is inexpressible 🤍🤍🤍. This is love.” He concluded the post with a Bible verse emphasizing the themes of love and family.
The family’s joy was echoed by fellow cast members from The Bachelorette. Notable congratulations came from Hannah Brown, who commented, “Congrats to you all! Absolutely precious!” and Andi Dorfman, who expressed her delight, saying, “She’s perfect! Congrats!! Rikki you are a rockstar 💕💕💕.”
Ricki is the first child of Emily Maynard and her late fiancé, Ricky Hendrick. Tragically, Ricky passed away before Emily learned of her pregnancy when she was just 19 years old. Together with Tyler, Emily has five younger children, expanding the joyful family dynamic.
With this new chapter in their lives, both Emily and Ricki are likely to cherish the shared experience of motherhood and grandmotherhood. Congratulations to Emily on this exciting new role, and to Ricki on welcoming her daughter into the world.
