Anna Nicole Smith’s life was filled with fame and tragedy—from Playboy stardom to marrying a billionaire, to her untimely death at 39. When she passed away in 2007 from a prescription overdose, she left behind a 5-month-old daughter, Dannielynn.
Raised by her father, Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn lived a private life in Kentucky, far from the media frenzy her mother once faced. Larry fought for custody, ultimately proving paternity and vowing to give her a normal childhood. “She wants to be a kid,” he once said, turning down modeling offers despite her mother’s iconic Guess career.

Now 18, Dannielynn has captured attention online with her striking resemblance to Anna. Fans flooded social media with praise: “She is beautiful like her Mom,” one wrote. Others echoed, “Wow, looks so much like her mom.”
Larry continues to shield her from fame while honoring Anna’s memory. “Be good, give back. You don’t have to be a star to shoot for the stars,” he advised.

At 18, Dannielynn carries her mother’s legacy—gracefully and beautifully.