Emily Maynard'S Playful Reaction To Becoming A Grandma At 39

Emily Maynard's Playful Reaction

Emily Maynard has finally spoken out after her daughter, Ricki Hendrick, 20, revealed she's expecting her first child. The former Bachelorette star, now 39, made a playful appearance on Ricki's Instagram Story on Thursday, September 11. With a tongue-in-cheek attitude, she jokingly labeled the situation as "unforgivable."

Family's Hilarious Take

In a lighthearted clip, Ricki read a fan's question about her family's feelings on her having a baby "outside marriage." Emily chimed in with a sarcastic reply, "Very against it. I cannot believe anybody would ever do that. Unforgivable." The playful banter continued with Ricki showing off a baby crib and a grandmother's book that Emily had bought, emphasizing the jest.

“My mom is truthfully so devastated, she’s so upset,” Ricki quipped. “She’s not excited at all for me to have a baby. She’s pissed, actually. She’s super angry. She can’t even look at me. She doesn’t support it at all. She is pissed.”

Exciting News Revealed

Ricki had announced her pregnancy earlier by sharing a sonogram photo on her Instagram Story, humorously noting, “Netflix told me I’m not allowed to talk about it,” borrowing a line from Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa. Alongside an ultrasound video, she wrote, “My heart is so full, yet my stomach is so empty because she hates all food. I’m convinced.”

Emily's Past and Present

Emily shares Ricki with her late fiancé, NASCAR driver Ricky Hendrick, who tragically passed away in a plane crash in October 2004. Emily's journey in reality TV led her to The Bachelor in 2011, where she got engaged to Brad Womack, though the relationship ended the same year. She returned as the Bachelorette in 2012, accepting a proposal from Jef Holm, which also concluded that year.

In 2014, Emily found lasting love with Tyler Johnson, and together they have five children: Jennings, Gibson, Gatlin, Magnolia, and Jones. With Ricki's pregnancy, Emily is stepping into her new role as a grandmother, blending humor and excitement as she embraces this family milestone.