Dannielynn Birkhead
Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead (born Hannah Rose Marshall Stern; September 7, 2006) is an American reality television personality and model. She is the daughter of Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead and was the focus of the Dannielynn Birkhead paternity case.
Dannielynn Birkhead | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hannah Rose Marshall Stern September 7, 2006 |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Dannielynn Birkhead paternity case |
| Parent(s) | Anna Nicole Smith Larry Birkhead |
| Relatives | Daniel Wayne Smith (half-brother) |
| Modeling information | |
| Agency | Guess |
Early life and paternity
Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead, named Hannah Rose Marshall Stern at birth, was born to Anna Nicole Smith on September 7, 2006, in Nassau, The Bahamas. Almost immediately, questions over her paternity arose, quickly followed by the death of her half-brother, Daniel Smith, three days after her birth. Daniel Smith's death and Dannielynn's custody preceded the paternity claims made by attorney Howard K. Stern, Larry Birkhead, Anna Nicole's bodyguard Alexander Denk,[1] and Frederic von Anhalt, husband of the actress Zsa Zsa Gabor. Smith named Howard K. Stern as the father on her daughter's birth certificate.[2]
Birkhead, a celebrity photographer from Kentucky, brought his challenge to court to legitimize his claim. After DNA testing, Birkhead was formally established as the father.[3] After gaining custody of his daughter, Dannielynn’s surname was changed from Stern to Birkhead.[4]
When Birkhead was five months old, her mother died of an accidental drug overdose at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. In 2008, she was declared sole heir to Smith's estate, estimated at $700,000.[5]
At 16 months old, Birkhead underwent surgery to correct the strabismus in one of her eyes. Her father wore a patch as well so the pair could "play pirates together".[6]
Modeling and media focus
At age six, Birkhead participated in a modeling campaign for children's line Guess Kids. Guess co founder Paul Marciano stated "Dannielynn has the same playful spirit that her mother had on a set."[7] The campaign was followed by the Spring 2013 line.[8]
In August 2014, federal court judge David O. Carter ruled Dannielynn Birkhead will not receive $44 million from the estate of the late E. Pierce Marshall, the son of J. Howard Marshall. Her father was hopeful that Dannielynn would receive a substantial amount of money in sanctions. Judge Carter denied this request, ruling that there was "just no evidence before the court that justifies awarding sanctions against Pierce Marshall's estate".[9]
Since 2008, Birkhead and her father have attended the Kentucky Derby, where her parents had first met.[10][11][12] At the 2021 Kentucky Derby, Birkhead wore a turquoise pantsuit from Jovani Fashion with a large white flower fascinator.[13] At the 2022 event, she wore an outfit previously worn by singer Janet Jackson to the same event in 2003.[14]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Notes | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–12 | Access Hollywood | Six episodes | Self |
| 2008–19 | Entertainment Tonight | Nine episodes | Self |
| 2011 | True Crime with Aphrodite Jones | "Anna Nicole Smith: Tragedy on Trial" | Self |
| 2013 | Life After Anna Nicole: The Larry & Dannielynn Story | TV movie | Self |
| 2014 | Celebrity Wife Swap | Larry Birkhead/Hélio Castroneves | Self |
| 2015 | The Millionaire Matchmaker | One episode | Self |
| 2016 | Steve Harvey | One appearance | Self |
| 2017 | Inside Edition | One episode | Self |
| 2017 | ABC.com | One episode | Self |
| 2018 | Entertainment Tonight | One episode | Self |
| 2021 | 20/20 | Television special titled Tragic Beauty | Self |
References
- "Anna Nicole's Bodyguard: I Could be Dad". Fox News. February 16, 2007. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- "Zsa Zsa's Prince Seeks Paternity Test for Anna Nicole's Baby". Irish Examiner. February 14, 2007. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- Cuticchia, A.J. (2009). Genetics: A Handbook for Lawyers. ABA fundamentals. American Bar Association. p. 63. ISBN 978-1-60442-969-5. Archived from the original on July 5, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- "Birkhead named baby's dad; Stern won't fight for custody". CNN. April 10, 2007. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- "Dannielynn Declared Sole Heir to Anna Nicole Smith's Estate". Fox News. Associated Press. March 5, 2008. Archived from the original on August 3, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- Silverman, Stephen M. (January 14, 2008). "Dannielynn Birkhead Battles Eye Problem". People. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- Misener, Jessica. "Dannielynn Birkhead, 6, Models For Guess Kids (PHOTOS)". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on March 25, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- Ravitz, Justin (November 27, 2012). "Dannielynn Birkhead's Guess Ad Is 'Her Only Connection' to Mom Anna Nicole Smith, Says Dad Larry Birkhead". US Weekly. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
- Vulpo, Mike; Rosenblum, Claudia (August 20, 2014). "Anna Nicole Smith's Estate Denied Again: Judge Says Dannielynn Won't Receive $44m". E!Online. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- Corneau, Allison (May 4, 2015). "Dannielynn Birkhead, 8, Looks All Grown Up at Kentucky Derby With Dad Larry: Cute Photos of Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter". US Magazine. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
- "Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn Birkhead at Kentucky Derby". Fox News. May 4, 2015. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
- Hogan, Kate (May 1, 2021). "All Grown Up! See Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead Through the Years". People. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- Mauch, Ally (May 1, 2021). "Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead, 14, Attends Kentucky Derby with Her Dad Larry". People. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- Tremaine, Julie (September 7, 2022). "All About Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead's Daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead". People. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.