Emily Maynard's Daughter Ricki, 20, Expecting First Child

Ricki Hendrick, 20, daughter of former Bachelorette Emily Maynard and the late NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick, announced her pregnancy with her first child via Instagram on August 26, sharing ultrasound images and clips of her baby. Ricki humorously referenced Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa with the caption, “Netflix told me I’m not allowed to talk about it,” and expressed mixed feelings about her pregnancy, noting her baby’s dislike of food. Emily Maynard, who was widowed in 2004 after Ricky Hendrick’s tragic plane crash and raised Ricki as a single mother, has not yet publicly commented on her daughter’s pregnancy. Maynard, who later remarried Tyler Johnson and has five more children, will become the first Bachelorette lead to be a grandmother when Ricki gives birth in 2026. The announcement highlights the enduring public interest in Maynard’s family, particularly given her history on reality TV and her personal journey through loss and motherhood. The close bond between Maynard and Ricki has been evident in past social media posts reflecting their relationship and life milestones.