Can a dress tell a story? For Dannielynn Birkhead, the answer is a resounding yes, as she stepped into the spotlight at the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala during Kentucky Derby weekend, not just attending an event, but embodying a legacy.
The echoes of the past resonated as Dannielynn, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead, graced the gala in the very same dress her mother wore to the event 21 years prior. It was a poignant tribute, a daughter carrying forward her mother's spirit and style. This year's Kentucky Derby held special significance as Dannielynn, having celebrated her 18th birthday on a Saturday in September, officially entered adulthood. The annual tradition continued as Dannielynn and Larry Birkhead made their appearance at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Dannielynn complemented the ensemble with a seafoam green tulle dress by Mac Duggal, marking another year of their steadfast tradition. It was a weekend of milestones, memories, and moments that underscored the enduring bond between a father and daughter, forever connected by the legacy of a beloved mother.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dannielynn Birkhead |
| Birth Date | Saturday, September (Year Not Specified in Provided Text, but Implied to be around 2007) |
| Parents | Larry Birkhead (Father), Anna Nicole Smith (Mother, Deceased) |
| Mother's Birth Name | Vickie Lynn Hogan |
| Occupation | Model, Actress (Following in Mother's Footsteps) |
| Known For | Daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, Appearances at Kentucky Derby with Father |
| Father's Occupation | Photographer, Reality TV Personality |
| TV Appearances (Father) | Celebrity Wife Swap, Millionaire Matchmaker |
| Mother's Passing | February 8, 2007, Due to Accidental Drug Overdose |
| Legacy | Carrying on the memory of Anna Nicole Smith through public appearances and tributes. |
| Kentucky Derby Appearances | Annual tradition with father, Larry Birkhead, often paying tribute to her mother's style. |
| 2025 Kentucky Derby Outfit | Wore a seafoam green tulle dress by Mac Duggal and gold jewelry belonging to her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith. |
| 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala | Wore the same dress her mother wore to the event 21 years prior. |
| Legal Battles | Larry Birkhead contested paternity and demanded a DNA test to prove he was Dannielynn's father. |
| Custody | Larry Birkhead gained custody of Dannielynn after Anna Nicole Smith's death. |
| Hometown Visit | In 2021, Larry took Dannielynn to Anna Nicole's hometown in Mexia, Texas, for a 20/20 special to learn about her mother's life. |
| Hair Transformation | Dannielynn influenced Larry Birkhead's hair transformation at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. |
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