However, since then, Anna’s boyfriend, Larry Birkhead has been raising their 11-year-old daughter, Dannielynn – and she’s blossoming into a beautiful young lady!
The usually private father and daughter duo made their annual appearance at theKentucky Derby Churchill Downs in Louisville this weekend.
The pair have attended every race together since Danielynn was three years old.
'Celebrating the @kentuckyderby with Dannielynn. Thanks @itsnickgraham for my cool suit! Dannielynn's awesome southern belle dress by Lesy boutique,' Larry tweeted. 'Rain won't spoil our awesome Derby day! #halfwaycooldad.'
A couple of days ago, Larry tweeted about getting his daughter ready for the big event.
Anna Nicole Smith died in 2007 in Florida as a result of an overdose of prescription drugs. She was famed for her Playboy covers and her resemblance to Marilyn Monroe.