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Dannielynn Birkhead Honors Anna Nicole Smith by Wearing Her Iconic 2004 Gown

At the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala, Dannielynn Birkhead wore her late mother's dress, calling it the 'closest to a hug I can get.'

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Overview

  • Dannielynn Birkhead, 18, wore the black backless gown her mother, Anna Nicole Smith, famously donned at the 2004 Barnstable Brown Gala.
  • The dress features a plunging neckline and crystal-embellished straps, and this marks the first time Dannielynn has worn one of her mother’s iconic outfits to the event.
  • Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn’s father, described the moment as emotional, recalling the dress as a powerful connection to Anna Nicole’s memory.
  • Larry has spent over $200,000 preserving Anna Nicole’s wardrobe, which he hopes will help Dannielynn explore her mother’s life and legacy.
  • The Barnstable Brown Gala, which has raised over $21 million for diabetes research, continues to serve as a meaningful tradition for the Birkhead family.