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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA fan\u2019s comment on Dannielynn Birkhead\u2019s resemblance to Anna Nicole Smith, from a post dated May 2, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dannielynn and Larry graced the annual Barnstable Brown Gala on Friday, May 2. The 18-year-old wore a floor-length black gown with a halter neckline and relaxed fit, which radiated elegance. The dress featured a split just above the knee, allowing it to flow effortlessly as she walked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn Birkhead, from a post dated May 2, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Intricate, shimmering embellishments adorned both the front and back of the ensemble, giving it an added touch of glamour. Her dad, Larry Birkhead, coordinated with her in an all-black suit, complete with matching shoes and tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn Birkhead, from a post dated May 2, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n The night was especially meaningful because of what Dannielynn was wearing\u2014her mother\u2019s dress. Larry shared the full-circle moment on social media, posting photos from the event, \u201cThe Barnstable-Brown Gala. Dannielynn is wearing Anna Nicole\u2019s dress that she wore 21 years ago to this same event. Life full circle. She said she chose the dress because it was her Mom\u2019s and \u2018super cool.’\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anna Nicole Smith during The Barnstable Brown Party at a Private Residence in Louisville, on April 30, 2004 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n The powerful visual connection between mother and daughter attracted attention from online fans who were quick to react with awe, admiration, and a bit of concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anna Nicole Smith during The Barnstable Brown Party in Louisville, on April 30, 2004 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n One admirer couldn\u2019t believe their eyes, exclaiming, \u201cStoppp [sic] the resemblance is unreal \ud83d\ude2d\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d <\/em>Someone else gushed, \u201cOmg! She gets more beautiful every year!!!\u201d <\/em>Another fan was struck by the similarities, writing, \u201cHer mother birthed herself. She looks and sounds JUST like her mother.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead, from a post dated May 2, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n A comment pointed out a specific feature, \u201cDefinitely her moms twin! Even has that gummy smile her mom had.[sic]\u201d <\/em>Someone was floored by the likeness, stating, \u201cShe\u2019s a clone of her, it\u2019s so crazy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anna Nicole Smith during The Barnstable Brown Party in Louisville, on April 30, 2004 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, not everyone was on board with the transformation, with one person questioning, \u201cWhy try and make his daughter look just like Anna Nicole. Let her be her own person.\u201d<\/em> Another voice chimed in with concern, \u201cI\u2019m sorry but this is so wrong. She\u2019s not her momma and doesn\u2019t need to morph into her. IMO. Larry shouldn\u2019t let her go down this path.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead attend Barnstable Brown Gala during the 151st Kentucky Derby at Barnstable Brown House in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 2, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n And one commenter expressed deeper unease, \u201cBut there is something off about this whole thing. He is keeping Anna Nicole alive through her. What kind of pressure is this placing her state of mind in?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The father-daughter appearance stirred up a wave of emotion and deep questions\u2014all because Dannielynn Birkhead chose to honor the memory of a mother she barely got to know. Yet this isn\u2019t the first time her fashion choices have sparked conversation. Even during her recent 18th birthday celebration, fans had plenty to say about her style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The celebration was magical. However, her choice of attire for the special occasion ignited a heated debate online, with some praising her unique fashion sense and others expressing their disapproval.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A fan comment dated September 10, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/enews<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Saturday, September 7, her father took to Instagram to share a series of fun photos. He gave fans a glimpse of their adventure to the \u201cBeetlejuice Beetlejuice\u201d The Afterlife Experience in Los Angeles. Clearly, the milestone birthday needed an out-of-this-world party \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what she got.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn dressed to impress on ther 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDannielynn had a great time celebrating her 18th birthday with friends and family by attending the @beetlejuiceafterlife.exp and @beetlejuicemovie which made for an out-of-this-world experience,\u201d Larry captioned the post, giving fans a sneak peek at the spooky yet exciting celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn getting her makeup done on ther 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn went all-out with a gothic-chic look. She rocked an all-black outfit picked from none other than Hot Topic. \u201cOf course, Dannielynn found a Hot Topic store to get a spooky outfit for all the fun! \ud83d\ude06 Happy 18th Birthday Dannielynn!\u201d Larry wrote, adding a playful touch to the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn standing at \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d movie entrance on her 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n With spooky makeup, her blonde hair styled in loose waves, and bangs framing her face, Dannielynn fully embraced the quirky Beetlejuice theme. Among the eye-catching carousel of birthday moments, Dannielynn was seen posing by the ocean in her gothic glam look with a stunning sunset as her backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn posing by the ocean in her gothic glam look with a stunning sunset as her backdrop posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another snapshot showed her striking a pose with a man dressed as Beetlejuice himself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn posing with a man dressed as Bettlejuice on her 18th birthday posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other photos captured her getting her makeup done, and beaming with joy at the \u201cBeetlejuice Beetlejuice\u201d movie entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn getting her makeup done on her 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n One clip even captured her waving to the camera with a Betelgeuse sign on the table. Of course, any celebration on social media brings out opinions, and Dannielynn\u2019s birthday post was no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn dressed to impress on her 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Critics were quick to chime in on her makeup and gothic outfit, with one commenter remarking, \u201cShe\u2019s goth\u2026 Anna Nicole would not approve of that.\u201d <\/em>Another added, \u201cHer mother is turning in her grave \ud83d\ude2d.\u201d<\/em> Others didn\u2019t mince words, saying, \u201cNot a good look,\u201d <\/em>and one even called for her dad to stop playing stylist, \u201cLarry needs to stop dressing her.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A photo of Dannielynn dressed to impress on her 18th birthday celebration posted on September 8, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n But amid the noise, Dannielynn\u2019s fans quickly came to her defense. \u201cDad did right by he\u2019s daughter I knw Anna would be so proud she\u2019s so beautiful like her mom\ud83d\ude0a[sic],\u201d<\/em> one fan wrote, showering her with praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another commented, \u201cSuch a lovely girl! Her mama would be proud!\u201d<\/em> Some fans couldn\u2019t help but point out how much Dannielynn resembles her iconic mother, with one noting, \u201cBeautiful girl. Looks so much like her mother.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Another added, \u201cShe\u2019s gorgeous!! I hope she had a great birthday \u2764\ufe0f she may be a legal adult now but she\u2019ll always be your baby!!\u201d<\/em> One fan even added a touching note, \u201cI know Anna and Daniel were celebrating like crazy up there.\u201d <\/em>Her upbringing didn\u2019t go unnoticed either, with one fan writing, \u201cI\u2019m still in awe of how she was raised so well. \ud83d\ude4c.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A fan comment dated September 10, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/pagesix<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2023, on Dannielynn\u2019s 17th birthday, her father, Larry, shared a heartfelt montage capturing her growth over the years. In his touching message, he expressed how proud he was of her in every way, wishing her the best day possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He described her as \u201cfunny, crazy smart, and pretty,\u201d noting that she was everything he had ever imagined. Larry also reflected on how proud her mother would have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He humorously mentioned that when Dannielynn asked if she could live in his basement forever, he agreed but admitted he didn\u2019t have the heart to tell her that Florida doesn\u2019t have basements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It seems Dannielynn has followed in her late mother\u2019s footsteps, showing a passion for acting. Back in 2019, during an interview alongside her father, she shared her excitement about the craft, mentioning how \u201ccool\u201d it was to act as a character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anna Nicole Smith arrives at the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Center on September 15, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n She explained that portraying someone new was fun and gave her a sense of stepping into a different person\u2019s shoes. Dannielynn hasn\u2019t been shy about showcasing her artistic side. Recently, on August 27, she debuted a new hairstyle that left netizens talking about the transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Her father shared the eye-catching photos of their time at an event that underscored Dannielynn\u2019s love for anime depicting the teen with striking new hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fan comment about Dannielynn Birkhead, posted on August 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cosplaying as three different characters from \u201cKamen Rider,\u201d Dannielynn got to meet a few of her favorite Japanese live-action actors at Power Morphicon in Pasadena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cosplayers at Power Morphicon, posted on August 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her first look as the character Hino Eiji featured edgy dark brown hair that had red and platinum blonde highlights. With this hair, Dannielynn rocked a colorful t-shirt, maroon pants, a dark blue poncho, wristbands, and a red, black, gold, and green plastic bird-style claw on her right hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn Birkhead posing for a picture, posted on August 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n In her second look, Dannielynn transformed into Ankh. For this ensemble, the young lady changed her dark hair to a light orange color, with the locks fashioned into tight curls instead of the previous jagged haircut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn meeting one of her favorite Japanese live-action actors, posted on August 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dressing as Ankh, Dannielynn wore the same plastic bird claw from her first costume and paired it with a black shirt over a white one, red pants, and Doc Marten-inspired boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn talking with a cosplay character, posted on August 27, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to her dad, the last look featured Dannielynn dressed as \u201cAnkh possessing Eiji from the \u2018Kamen Rider OOO 10th: Core Medal of Resurrection\u2019 movie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHad an awesome time at this weekend\u2019s @officialpowermorphicon in Pasadena, California thanks to @tokuspirits! Dannielynn [\u2026] was so excited to meet @maaaaaaaasahiro (Masahiro Inoue) that plays \u2018Decade\u2019 from \u2018Kamen Rider Decade\u2019 that she was overcome with joy,\u201d read a part of Larry\u2019s caption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Masahiro Inoue and Dannielynn Birkhead. | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cShe was also excited to meet @yuikoike_official (Gokai Pink) and @ozawa_ryota (Gokai Red) from \u2018Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger\u2019 @yasuhisa_furuhara0813 (Go-on Red) from \u2018Engine Sentai Go-Onger\u2019 was her other favorites! [\u2026] This is the first stop and pre-celebration for Dannielynn\u2019s upcoming birthday celebration! The countdown begins now!\u201d continued Larry in his message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ryota Ozawa and Dannielynn Birkhead. | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n After thanking other people and organizations that made it possible for him and his daughter to attend the event, Larry hinted that he and Dannielynn might be headed to Japan next, at the end of his caption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People who saw the fun times the father-daughter duo had at Power Morphicon took to the comment section of Larry\u2019s post to express how beautiful Dannielynn looked with her different hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn Birkhead and Masahiro Inoue. | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynn<\/p>\n\n\n\n They also compared her to her late mom. Additionally, someone said that the hairstyle made her look more like her dad, who they praised as a good father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat a special experience for her!! What fun! I have to say\u2026 she looks like you with the short and dark hair (I know it\u2019s just a wig) \ud83d\ude42 But we all know she is her momma\u2019s \u2018mini me\u2019!! Enjoy and safe travels to your next adventure! Thanks for sharing! You\u2019re a great daddy!\u201d <\/em>expressed a fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn\u2019s recent cosplay experience isn\u2019t the first time the teenager has dressed up as her favorite characters from Japanese live-action shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just last year, an Instagram post from Dannielynn\u2019s father revealed that she went as Oni Sister from \u201cAvatoro Sentai Donbrothers\u201d \u2014 another favorite show of hers \u2014 to go trick or treating on Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dannielynn Birkhead trick or treating, posted on November 1, 2023 | Source: Instagram\/larryanddannielynnbirkhead<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stepping in again as a doting father, Larry revealed that he had made his daughter\u2019s outfit from scratch based on a 3D model. 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