The girl who was raised by her dad in a small town lost her “famous” mom when she was not even born.

Larry Birkhead was in a relationship with the late actress Anna Nicole Smith. Since her death, he has been raising their daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, in a small town, away from the attention of the media.

Despite the difficulties of being a single parent, Birkhead has remained committed to giving Dannielynn a normal childhood, even as they have dealt with difficult situations like her eye surgery and her mother’s absence.

Their journey together has been full of heartache and strength. Because they dated in secret at first and Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel died of drug overdoses, Larry Birkhead has been through a lot as a single dad.

Still, he has kept going because he puts his daughter’s health above all else.

Through it all, Birkhead has tried to make memories with Dannielynn that will last. For example, they go to the Kentucky Derby together every year as a tradition.

Fans praised Dannielynn’s grace and resemblance to Anna Nicole Smith as a way to honor her late mother by wearing some of her jewelry this year.

Even though her mother’s legacy is heavy on her, Dannielynn has become a strong young woman with the help of her father.

Her love and support from Larry Birkhead have been very important in shaping who she is today. They continue to honor Anna Nicole Smith’s memory while making their own way in life.