Sanya Richards-Ross is pregnant with her third child.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, who has been married to retired NFL player Aaron Ross since 2010, confirmed the exciting news on her Instagram feed on February 23, just days before her 40th birthday.
“40 + 1,” she wrote in the caption of the post, which featured photos of her and Aaron caressing her bump. “I knew this birthday would be special but this was A LOT more than I could have imagined. On this birthday and my 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY… [Aaron Ross] and I will be adding one more little prince or princess to our crew.”
She continued, “My birthday and anniversary is actually on the 26th but we’re celebrating today so let’s just pretend…. Haha. Love y’alll. I’m about to [be] a Mommi of THREEEEEE AHHHHHHH!!!!”
Sanya Richards-Ross currently has two sons
The four-time Olympic gold medalist, who appeared on Seasons 14 and 15 of RHOA, is already a mom to two sons, Aaron Jermain Ross II aka “Deuce” and Asani Legend.
After chronicling her challenging journey to baby number two on RHOA, Sanya confirmed her second pregnancy to People in July 2023. She gave birth to Asani that December.
Fast-forward about 14 months, and Sanya is expanding her family once again.
Bravolebrities celebrate Sanya Richards-Ross’s exciting baby announcement
Once Sanya shared her pregnancy news, it didn’t take long for her former castmates and Bravo friends to share their excitement in the comments section.
Season 16 friend Cynthia Bailey wrote, “Congrats” in her comment, while current peach holder Drew Sidora shared, “Beautiful!!! Congrats!”
RHOA alum Sheree Whitfield added, “Aaaahhhhh CONGRATULATIONS!!! Such a blessing”
Former RHOA friend Monyetta Shaw-Carter shared, “Congratulations beautiful!!! Such a blessing!!!! You guys look amazing! I know it was a time!!! I hate that we missed the celebration. … Love y’all!!”
Sanya Richards-Ross and Aaron Ross of The Real Housewives of Atlanta attend Kandi’s Peach Social at Bedroom Kandi Museum on December 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Prince Williams/Wireimage
The Real Housewives of Dubai‘s Lesa Milan wrote, “Such a blessing, Congratulations!!!” Her castmate Chanel Ayan added, “Congratulations babe. Now that’s how you do [it] queen.”
Wendy Osefo from The Real Housewives of Potomac said, “Congrats Beautiful.” Show alum Robyn Dixon wrote, “So beautiful, congratulations!!! And these pics are [fire].”
Askale Davis added, “Congratulations beautiful [and] welcome to the we’ve officially lost control club!”