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Anna Nicole Smith's daughter unveils new look at Kentucky Derby gala
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USA TodayMay 2
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter unveils new look at Kentucky Derby gala
Updated May 2, 2026, 3:31 p.m. ETDannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of Anna Nicole Smith, arrived at the 2026 Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala in an outfit of her own design, inspired by a vampire look — a marked departure from what she has worn to the party in the past.For a long time at the party, the 19-year-old would wear dresses that had been picked out by her mother and were kind of “girly and frilly,” said her dad, Larry Birkhead, who walked the red carpet with her May 1, “and now she’s grown into her own and choosing her own look.”“It’s like she is Pat Benatar and Joan Jett all rolled into one,” he said.Her outfit on Friday, May 1, included a new bob with black highlights.When asked why people were still interested in his love story with Smith all these years later, Larry said it’s because people like a feel good story and like to see what Dannielynn is up to each year “as something good that came out of a tragedy.”What did Dannielynn Birkhead wear last year?In 2025, Dannielynn made headlines when she sported her late mom's dress to the Louisville gala, the same event where her
ABC NewsMay 2
Dannielynn Birkhead debuts edgy look at Kentucky Derby gala
May 2, 2026, 11:51 AMDannielynn Birkhead is stepping out in style once again for Kentucky Derby weekend, continuing a long-standing family tradition with her father, Larry Birkhead.The 19-year-old daughter of Birkhead and the late Anna Nicole Smith attended the annual Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala on May 1. The outing has become an annual event for the father-daughter duo, who often share glimpses of the night on social media.According to a post shared on their joint Instagram account, Dannielynn embraced a bold look for the evening. She wore a strapless gothic-inspired dress from Punk Rave, featuring intricate embroidery and a sheer, draped skirt.Dannielynn also debuted a dramatic new hairstyle, a fresh short cut styled in icy platinum tones with dark tips.Larry Birkhead also joined in on the theme, sporting a statement jacket from Philipp Plein, as noted in the caption. The post highlighted the coordinated styling approach, with Dannielynn “rocking a fresh cut and ‘goth-rock’ style” while encouraging her father to match the vibe for the night.Dannielynn Birkhead attends the 152nd Kentucky Derby - Barnstable Brown Gala at Barnstable-Brown Mansion, on May 1, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.Stephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesThe Instagram caption also credited the glam team behind the look,