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Dannielynn Birkhead, 18, attended the 2025 Kentucky Derby wearing her late mother Anna Nicole Smith's dress from the 2004 Barnstable-Brown Gala. Her father, Larry Birkhead, shared photos on Instagram, highlighting the emotional significance of the moment for Dannielynn. The dress, one of many items Larry has preserved from Anna Nicole's estate, allowed Dannielynn a connection to her mother. The father-daughter duo have attended the Derby annually since Dannielynn was three, making it a cherished family tradition.

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