Anna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Gets Gothic Makeover for Her 18th Birthday

Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead, rang in her milestone birthday with a Beetlejuice-themed day of fun.

By Rachel McRady Sep 09, 2024 10:44 AM
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A spooky celebration.

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead is officially 18 and to mark the special occasion, she leaned into a frightful theme. Along with dad Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn got dressed up—gothic glam and all—for some Beetlejuice-themed activities.

"Dannielynn 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,” Larry wrote on a Sept. 7 Instagram post from the account he and Dannielynn share. “Of course, Dannielynn found a Hot Topic store to get a spooky outfit for all the fun! Happy 18th Birthday Dannielynn!”

In the photos, the newly-minted adult is rocking a spiderweb-printed sheer off-the-shoulder dress with voluminous sleeves and cross necklaces. Dannielynn wore her blonde hair wavy with wavy bangs.

For her glam, she went bold with a smoky eye and black lipstick. She posed with an actor playing Beetlejuice at the Beetlejuice Afterlife Experience in Los Angeles, throwing up double peace signs and grinning.

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Earlier in the day, Dannielynn’s proud father posted a sweet birthday tribute to his only daughter, writing, “Happy 18th Birthday Dannielynn! You are my entire heart. I love you more than I can ever express. May you continue on your journey being ‘humble and kind’ and spread the love that you were given to many others. I am beyond proud of you. Happy 18th Birthday Love, Dad. #imnotcryingyourecrying #happybirthday.”

Instagram/Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead

In addition to attending lots of events including the Kentucky Derby and the Official Power Morphicon Convention together, they also enjoy celebrating one another.

Back in January, Larry posted about his birthday, writing on Instagram, “I got trolled on my birthday by my daughter!!” adding his teen “continued her journey to take really bad pictures of me.”

Instagram/Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead
Instagram/Larry and Dannielynn Birkhead

Anna Nicole died in February 2007 when Dannielynn was just 5 months old. And nearly two decades later, Larry and Dannielynn still try to keep the iconic figure’s memory alive.

"In our house, every day is Anna day," Larry told E! News in 2019. "We talk about her and remember her all the time." 

Keep reading for a look at Dannielynn over the years.

2010

She's her mother's daughter, all right!

2011

Who needs a fascinator when you're this fabulous?

2012

Flower power! Anna Nicole's mini-me's fascinator is in full bloom.

2013

Chim chim cheree! The daddy-daughter duo take inspiration from Mary Poppins.

2014

Larry leads the way as Dannielynn smiles for the cameras.

2015

Think pink! Dannielynn and Larry pick coordinating colors for their festive frocks.

2016

At just 10 years old, Dannielynn is already a red carpet veteran!

2017

Everything's coming up roses for the twosome!

2018

Dannielynn and her dad are feeling blue, in a good way!

2019

The tween is all smiles in a yellow floral dress as she poses with her dad.

2019

Dannielynn and Larry attend the 2019 Kentucky Derby. He tweeted, "Kentucky Derby time once again. Dannielynn looks pretty in pink in her dress by Junona and her Mom's hat from her unforgettable appearance at The Kentucky Derby in 2004 #KentuckyDerby2019."

2021

All smiles!

2021

Masked up!

2021

They're back! Dannielynn and dad Larryreturned to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these corresponding looks a day before the annual event.

2022

Larry and Dannielynn appear at the 2022 Barnstable-Brown Gala, a Kentucky Derby pre-party. Dannielynn is wearing the outfit that Janet Jackson wore to the 2003 Barnstable-Brown Gala. Larry said it was purchased in a Julien's Auction, with proceeds benefitting charity.

2022

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, then 15, sports a colorful look as she poses with dad Larry Birkhead at the 2022 Kentucky Derby.

2023

The 16-year-old steps out in style with her dad Larry Birkhead after paying tribute to her late mom with a fashion statement at the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala in May 2023.

2024

The 17-year-old sports a Gianfranco Ferre dress once owned by Janet Jackson and purchased at Julien's Auctions while attending the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala in May 2024.

2024

The 17-year-old appears with her dad Larry Birkhead en route to the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and debuts a new lob hairstyle.

2025

While joining her dad Larry Birkhead at the Barnstable Brown gala during 2025 Kentucky Derby weekend, the 18-year-old wore the same outfit her late mom wore to the same annual party in 2004.

2025

The two coordinated in aqua at the main event.