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- Dannielynn Birkhead Is Mom Anna Nicole Smith’s Twin in Her Old Dress at Red Carpet Event (parade.com)
Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, made a touching tribute to her mother at this year’s Barnstable Brown Gala, a Kentucky Derby weekend event. The 18-year-old wore a dress her mother had worn to the same gala 21 years prior.
Her father, Larry Birkhead, shared photos on Instagram, captioning them, “Life full circle.” He noted that Dannielynn chose the dress because it was her mom’s and “super cool.”
The resemblance between mother and daughter was striking.
The Barnstable Brown Gala holds special significance for Larry Birkhead; it’s where he first met Anna Nicole Smith in 2003. He reflected on the impact of that meeting, telling People magazine, “It’s funny how one event can change your life.”
The father-daughter duo will continue their annual tradition of attending the Kentucky Derby on Sunday.