“That is the closest I will ever be attending to a hug from her, so I have been on and off tears the entire day,” the 18-year-old mentioned tearfully as she donned Anna Nicole’s black robe, which the late star wore on the Barnstable Brown Gala in 2004.
Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkheadis reflecting on the importance of carrying one in every of her late mom’s robes.
Whereas attending the Barnstable Brown Gala on Friday night time forward of the Kentucky Derby, the 18-year-old shocked in a black, halter-neck robe, which her late mom beforehand wore on the identical occasion 21 years in the past.
Dannielynn, 18, and her father, Larry Birkheadgrew to become emotional whereas talking in regards to the particular second throughout an interview with Entry Hollywood.
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“I really feel good in it,” Dannielynn mentioned when requested how she feels about carrying her late mom’s robe. “Gonna as soon as once more attempt to not cry once I say this, however I am unable to know my mother sadly, and this is without doubt one of the solely causes and methods I can.”
“That is the closest I will ever be attending to a hug from her so I have been on and off tears the entire day,” she added, showing to get choked up as she and her father embraced.
Larry, in the meantime, opened up about why he determined to maintain Anna Nicole’s piece.
“Every outfit and every factor holds a narrative, you already know, and a reminiscence,” he mentioned. “So, for me, I believe that it is a method to inform a narrative, and let Anna’s issues inform via (Dannielynn’s) appreciation for them now.”
He then shared particulars on the stunning quantity of Anna Nicole’s clothes items he has saved, sharing that if Dannielynn “wore one gown on daily basis for the remainder of her life, she nonetheless wouldn’t run out of garments.”
“We now have a number of storage bins,” Larry mentioned, including that it is “rewarding” to see his daughter in his late actress’ robe.
Not solely did Anna Nicole put on the identical floor-length black robe on the Barnstable Brown Gala over 20 years prior, however Larry highlighted that the occasion can also be important because it’s the place he first met Anna Nicole in 2003.
“It is a particular factor for me,” he mentioned, pausing as he appeared to get emotional. “Simply to see (Dannielynn) and have or not it’s a full circle second for me is particular.”
On Friday, Larry shared photographs of himself and Dannielynn of their formal apparel for the Barnstable Brown Gala, revealing his daughter was carrying Anna Nicole’s robe.
The black, halter-neck gown additionally featured an open again with rhinestone accents, with the gems additionally including bling to the entrance of the robe. Dannielynn’s hair was styled in a messy updo — nearly similar to how mom’s was when she first wore the gown.
One of many photographs Larry shared of Dannielynn featured the teenager putting the same pose to Anna Nicole as she smiled whereas exhibiting off the gorgeous again of the robe.
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“Kicking off @kentuckyderby weekend with Dannielynn. First up, The Barnstable-Brown Gala. Dannielynn is carrying Anna Nicole’s gown that she wore 21 years in the past to this identical occasion,” Larry captioned his Instagram put up. “Life full circle. She mentioned she selected the gown as a result of it was her Mother’s and ‘tremendous cool.’ Subsequent up the Kentucky Derby races. We’re glad to spend time with my niece Chloe (pictured). I’m going to attempt not an embarrass them with my dance strikes. 🐎 🌹.”
The subsequent day, Larry posted photographs of his and Dannielynn’s color-coordinated seems for the Kentucky Derby. The 18-year-old donned a vibrant, seafoam inexperienced off-the-shoulder tulle robe with ruffles, whereas Larry rocked a tan swimsuit full with a yellow and inexperienced tie, which matched his daughter’s robe.
“Persevering with the @kentuckyderby weekend custom going sturdy,” he started in his caption, referring to his and his daughter’s annual custom of attending the race. “We’re recovering from a rockin’ good time ultimately nights Barnstable-Brown Gala. Now, off to the races with Dannielynn! She made me lower my hair with @hairbyryanaustin as a result of earlier than that she mentioned I regarded like a low-rent Keith City!Ouch 😣. Betting on a good time and good climate for a particular household custom.”
Whereas Larry and his daughter have saved a reasonably low profile all through the years, residing exterior of the highlight in Kentucky, the 2 yearly seem on the purple carpet on the Kentucky Derby, and have continued to honor Anna Nicole, who handed away in 2007 on the age of 39 following an unintended drug overdose.
See extra photographs of Dannielynn and her father all through the years within the gallery, beneath.
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