Emily Maynard Johnson's family is blossoming with yet another beautiful addition. Ricki Maynard, the eldest daughter of The Bachelorette alum and her late fiancé, NASCAR legend Ricky Hendrick, has joyfully announced her foray into motherhood. On August 26th, the vibrant 20-year-old took to her Instagram Stories, sharing a screenshot of her phone's lockscreen adorned with an ultrasound image that captured her bundle of joy in the making. To mark this miraculous milestone, Ricki playfully quoted Huda Mustafa's memorable Love Island USA reunion line, appending, "Netflix told me I’m not allowed to talk about it," adding a touch of humor to her heartfelt announcement.
Delving deeper into her exciting news, Ricki revealed the gender of her baby, embedding a lighthearted joke in her post. "My heart is brimming with joy, yet my stomach groans in protest as she rejects all culinary delights," she quipped, accompanying her words with a video of her little one wriggling inside the womb. "I'm utterly convinced."
Meanwhile, Emily, who co-parents Jennings Tyler (9), Gibson Kyle (8), Gatlin Avery (7), Magnolia Belle (4), and Jones West (3) with her husband Tyler Johnson, has yet to publicly comment on her daughter's pregnancy journey. However, she has never hesitated to celebrate Ricki's special moments. Last June, amidst Ricki's high school graduation celebrations, Emily penned a heartfelt birthday tribute, underscoring their unbreakable bond.
"My radiant daughter, I will forever stand by your side," the 39-year-old gushed on Instagram, accompanied by nostalgic snapshots highlighting their years of shared love and growth. "I cherish you and am immensely proud of the person you've become. Happy 19th Birthday. You are a beacon of light in this world!"
When Emily isn't celebrating Ricki, she's reflecting on her own love story with Tyler, whom she met prior to her Bachelorette journey in 2012. On Good Morning America in January 2017, she reminisced about their unique transition from friends to lovers. "He initially wasn't interested in anything romantic with me," she shared with a laugh. "I remember telling my friend about this guy who couldn't have been less attracted to me; he was firmly in the friend zone."
Yet, fate had other plans, and the couple tied the knot in 2014. "Our house is a whirlwind of chaos and laughter," she continued, "but it's an absolute blast."
