At the 2025 Kentucky Derby, 18-year-old Dannielynn Birkhead stunned attendees by wearing a dress her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith, wore 21 years earlier.

The dress, a black halter gown with a plunging neckline, was originally worn by Anna Nicole at the Barnstable-Brown Gala in 2004.

Dannielynn chose the gown for its emotional significance, calling it “super cool” and a way to feel close to her mother.

Fans quickly flooded the comments on social media, expressing awe at Dannielynn’s resemblance to Anna Nicole, with one fan even saying they mistook her for her mom in the photo.

Along with the dress, Dannielynn styled her hair in a soft updo, reminiscent of Anna Nicole’s early 2000s look.

Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn’s father, reflected on the emotional moment, revealing that he had kept Anna Nicole’s wardrobe for years, spending over \$200,000 on storage.

He shared that it was surreal to see Dannielynn wearing the dress, as it was the last time he saw Anna Nicole in it.

The father-daughter duo have attended the Derby every year since Dannielynn was three, a tradition that started after a babysitter canceled, and they have continued it ever since.

For Larry, seeing his daughter embrace her mother’s fashion is a meaningful step in connecting Dannielynn to the legacy of the iconic model and actress.