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Emily Maynard Johnson Becomes a Grandmother as Daughter Ricki, 20, Welcomes First Baby

The family shared the news with hospital photos on Instagram.

Overview

  • Ricki Hendrick announced on Jan. 23 that she gave birth to a daughter, captioning her Instagram post, "Best day ever."
  • Photos show Emily Maynard Johnson and her husband, Tyler Johnson, meeting their first grandchild, with Tyler posting, "We became grandparents today."
  • Ricki first revealed her pregnancy in August 2025 on Instagram Stories and later indicated she was expecting a girl.
  • Ricki is Emily’s eldest child, named in honor of Emily’s late fiancé Ricky Hendrick, who died in a 2004 plane crash.
  • Some outlets report details not confirmed by Ricki, including the baby’s name as Romi, a C-section image, and photos featuring Carter Dyer as a possible father.