
Birkheads’ Derby father-daughter tradition may end after 2026
Larry Birkhead says the 2026 Kentucky Derby could be the last annual father-daughter outing with his daughter Danielynn, potentially ending their long-running Derby tradition.
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Larry Birkhead says the 2026 Kentucky Derby could be the last annual father-daughter outing with his daughter Danielynn, potentially ending their long-running Derby tradition.

Dannielynn Birkhead’s yearly Kentucky Derby appearances with her dad Larry Birkhead, a memorial to her late mother Anna Nicole Smith, may end after the 2026 Run for the Roses; Larry says they may not continue the tradition as Dannielynn nears adulthood, though he’ll stay involved with related charity efforts like the Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Center.

Dannielynn Birkhead, 19, arrived at the Kentucky Derby with her father Larry Birkhead in a goth-inspired Punk Rave gown featuring black and white detailing, paired with a black-and-white fascinator and bold hair color, describing the edgy look as a way to honor her late mother Anna Nicole Smith and express her own style while attending the Derby and related Derby Eve events.

Larry Birkhead described his two-year romance with Anna Nicole Smith as 'cult-like' during a recent appearance on Bunnie Xo's Dumb Blonde podcast, saying he fought to stay independent, criticized attorney Howard K. Stern for meddling, and noted that Dannielynn—now 18—was raised by him after DNA-confirmed paternity.

Jesse Lally, star of The Valley, revealed on the Two Ts in a Pod's Popping Off podcast that he had a secret romance with the late model Anna Nicole Smith in the early 2000s after meeting during a TrimSpa campaign. Their relationship lasted for about a year or two, with Lally sharing details of their first night together. Smith tragically died of a drug overdose in 2007.

Jesse Lally, star of "The Valley," revealed on a podcast that he had a romantic relationship with Anna Nicole Smith after they met during a TrimSpa campaign in 2002. The affair lasted for about a year or two, and Lally shared anecdotes about their time together, including a couples massage. Smith passed away in 2007 at the age of 39. Lally's personal life, including his marriage and co-parenting with ex-wife Michelle Saniei, is also documented on "The Valley."

Jesse Lally, star of Bravo's "The Valley," revealed on the "Two Ts in a Pod" podcast that he had a romantic relationship with Anna Nicole Smith in the early 2000s after they met during a Trimspa photoshoot. This revelation comes amid Lally's separation from his wife, Michelle, which will be featured in the upcoming season of "The Valley."

Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute on her 17th birthday. He posted a video slideshow of throwback images, expressing his pride and love for his daughter. Birkhead also mentioned that Dannielynn's late mother would be proud of her. The father-daughter duo has a close bond and recently attended the Kentucky Derby Gala together. Birkhead reflected on his relationship with Anna Nicole and their journey as parents. He described Dannielynn as grounded, humble, and academically successful. Despite the tragic losses they have faced, Birkhead has created a stable and normal life for his daughter.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn, 16, was pictured with her father Larry Birkhead at a Duran Duran concert for Father's Day. Birkhead also shared a throwback snap of them together. Dannielynn recently finished her junior year of high school and maintained honor roll through some challenging times. Her mother, Anna Nicole Smith, died in 2007.

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, attended a Duran Duran concert with her father, Larry Birkhead, on Father's Day. Larry shared a photo of the two of them at the concert on Instagram, and followers commented on how much Dannielynn looks like her mother. The 16-year-old previously honored her mom at the Derba Eve gala by wearing a top featuring various photos of Anna Nicole Smith.

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead, enjoyed a Father's Day night out with her dad at a Duran Duran concert. Larry shared a photo of them at the show on Instagram, along with a throwback photo of him with his daughter. Dannielynn also recently finished her junior year of high school with honors.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, has been in the spotlight since she was born, and new photos have surfaced showing just how much she has grown up. Dannielynn looks like the spitting image of her late mother, from her blonde hair and blue eyes to her playful smile. Dannielynn has graced several red carpet events alongside her father, Larry Birkhead, and paparazzi and fans cannot avoid noticing how much she looks like her mother.

Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead, enjoyed a Father's Day night out with her dad at a Duran Duran concert. Larry Birkhead shared a photo of the two at the show on Instagram, along with a throwback photo of him with his daughter. The father and daughter also attended a Janet Jackson concert in July 2022 and celebrated Dannielynn's junior year of high school earlier this month. Dannielynn was 5 months old when her mother died from an accidental overdose in 2007.

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, is now 16 years old and lives with her father, Larry Birkhead. She annually attends the Kentucky Derby. Dannielynn was at the center of a paternity battle as an infant and lost her mother and older brother to drug overdoses when she was just 5 months old. Anna Nicole Smith announced her pregnancy with Dannielynn in 2006, but did not indicate who the father was at the time. Smith's son, Daniel, died three days after Dannielynn's birth.

Larry Birkhead, the ex-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith, criticizes the new Netflix documentary about her life, calling it a "cesspool" and "lurid voyeurism." Birkhead, who did not participate in the project, takes issue with false and defamatory statements made about him and his relationship with Smith, which he says go unchallenged by the filmmakers. He also feels the documentary falls short of its promise to restore dignity to Smith and instead exploits her life. Birkhead says he has his own archives of footage and photos of Smith and is considering doing his own project.