Emily Maynard, known for her role on *The Bachelorette*, has become a grandmother at the age of 39. Her eldest daughter, Ricki Hendrick, welcomed her first child, a baby girl, just before the weekend. Ricki, 20, expressed her joy on Instagram, calling it the “best day ever.”
In a joint announcement, Emily’s husband, Tyler Johnson, shared the news with followers, stating, “We became grandparents today!! The feeling is inexpressible 🤍🤍🤍. This is love.” He also included a Bible verse about love, emphasizing the family’s joy during this significant milestone.
Family Support and Celebrations
The announcement sparked congratulations from fellow stars of *The Bachelorette*. Hannah Brown commented, “Congrats to you all! Absolutely precious! 🥹💗,” while Andi Dorfman expressed her excitement, stating, “She’s perfect! Congrats!! Rikki you are a rockstar 💕💕💕.”
Ricki is the first child of Emily with her late fiancé, Ricky Hendrick, who tragically passed away before Emily discovered her pregnancy at the age of 19. Emily also shares five young children with Tyler, expanding their family dynamic further with the arrival of this new granddaughter.
News of Emily’s transition into grandparenthood was initially revealed in August 2023, generating excitement among her followers. The family’s growing legacy has sparked a wave of support as they celebrate this new chapter.
Congratulations are in order for both Emily Maynard on becoming a grandmother and Ricki Hendrick on embracing motherhood.
