Dannielynn Birkhead’s bombshell lookalike moment unveiled.
All eyes were on 18-year-old Dannielynn Birkhead this weekend—and not just because it’s Kentucky Derby season.
Father-daughter Derby tradition highlighted.
Believe it or not, this father-daughter tradition began by accident.
Larry says he first brought her in 2010 when the babysitter canceled, and she’s been by his side ever since.
“She was able to walk the carpet on her own, and it became our thing,” he explained.
What started as a backup plan has grown into one of the most anticipated appearances of Derby weekend.
And the comparisons are impossible to miss—fans are calling Dannielynn her mom’s twin.
Birkhead’s shocking Kentucky Derby appearance profiled.
The daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith turned heads at the 2025 Barnstable Brown Gala wearing the exact same dress her mom wore to the event back in 2004.
Yes, the backless black gown. The one that once clung to Anna Nicole as camera flashes lit her up like the Vegas strip.
And the look didn’t stop at the dress—Dannielynn even wore her hair in a loose updo, just like her mom did that night.
Proud dad Larry Birkhead was right by her side, making it their 15th consecutive year at the Derby festivities.
“Kicking off @kentuckyderby weekend with Dannielynn,” he wrote on Instagram. “She’s wearing Anna Nicole’s dress… Life full circle.”
Larry added that his daughter chose the dress because it was her mom’s and, in her own words, “super cool.”
Also tagging along? Larry’s niece, Chloe, forming a mini Derby squad with serious sentimental style.
“I am going to try not to embarrass them with my dance moves,” he joked.
For Dannielynn, it’s about more than just the look—it’s about keeping Anna Nicole’s memory alive in a way that feels real.
“We talk about her a lot at home,” she told E! News at last year’s Derby. “We have her things around, like a painting with some very choice words on the back.”
Context of stunning dress confirmed.
Back in 2004, Anna Nicole stunned at the gala in that now-iconic black gown, just two years before her sudden and tragic death.
It was bold, backless, and everything the larger-than-life model-turned-reality-star was known for.
Less than two years later, Anna Nicole gave birth to Dannielynn—and tragically passed away just five months after.
After her death in 2007, a high-profile custody battle erupted over baby Dannielynn between several men, including Larry Birkhead.
After a lengthy legal circus, Larry was confirmed as the biological father and has raised Dannielynn out of the spotlight ever since.
Though occasionally seen at events, Larry and Dannielynn have opted for privacy over Hollywood buzz.
So when Dannielynn stepped out in her mom’s dress—it meant something. And people noticed.
Reactions to Dannielynn’s Anna-inspired look clarified.
Fans flooded Larry’s Instagram with comments like “She is her mother’s twin!” and “Chills!”
In a sea of Derby hats and pastel suits, it was the vintage black dress that stole the spotlight.
From 2004 to 2025, the dress made its return on a different red carpet queen—but with the same unforgettable energy.
Photos of her in Anna’s gown have gone viral.
Fans and outlets are calling it a “ghostly glam moment” and “pure Hollywood history.”
Between the vintage gown, the nostalgia, and the striking resemblance—it was a showstopper.
While plenty of eyes have been on her since birth, Dannielynn has stayed grounded—and rarely does press outside the Derby.
And Dannielynn wore it like it was made for her—because maybe, it always was.