Larry Birkhead celebrated Dannielynn’s 20th birthday by posting a rare video collage on Instagram, mixing childhood and recent photos set to Lenny Kravitz’s Happy Birthday, and highlighting their Derby tradition and his longtime role in raising her after Anna Nicole Smith’s death.
Larry Birkhead marked Dannielynn’s 20th birthday with a heartfelt social post and a photo reel, giving a rare glimpse of their father‑daughter moments; Dannielynn, who is a college sophomore studying forensics, has largely stayed out of the spotlight as they continue their Kentucky Derby tradition.
Larry Birkhead says he objects to the upcoming biopic Trust Me, I’m a Doctor about Dr. Sandeep Kapoor’s role in Anna Nicole Smith’s death, telling Entertainment Tonight that using Smith’s life in a movie is harmful and that he has even filed a complaint with the California Medical Board to block Kapoor’s participation; he notes his daughter Dannielynn, now an adult, would be affected and he’s spoken out against the project, which stars Kal Penn as Kapoor and Abbie Cornish as Smith and is based on Kapoor’s 2017 book; the film is set for a October 16 release.
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.
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.
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.
Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, has criticized Netflix's new documentary about the late model and actress, calling it a "cesspool." Birkhead declined to participate in the film, which features interviews with some of Smith's friends who paint him in a negative light. The documentary explores Smith's life, death, and secrets. Birkhead has previously been praised for raising his daughter out of the spotlight in Kentucky after Smith's accidental drug overdose in 2007.