Last month, April 2010, the appeals court officials in Los Angeles turned down a request to reconsider their decision not to award ANNA NICOLE SMITH money from her late husband’s, J. Marshall Howard’s estate. The ruling was that Dannielynn Birkhead (now 3 1/2 yrs. old) is not entitled to oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall’s money ($1.6 billion estate).

Marshall willed his estate to his son, E. Pierce Marshall, which launched a ferocious legal battle over the family fortune. Lawyers have kept the fire going even after Pierce Marshall’s death in 2006 and Anna’s death in 2007. It is still continuing, although losing steam quickly.

Anna had always maintained that her late husband promised her the money during their 14-month marriage, which ended with the 89 yr. old’s death in 1995 from natural causes.

The lawyers filed papers at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California requesting the judges reverse the ruling or they will take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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On a personal note I truly believe that this lawsuit was the demise of Anna. It was the one motivating factor for all parties concerned in the roller coaster life she led. It picked up speed & ended with a huge crash. I believe that had she not had this potential money looming over her head and as a dangling carrot in front of unscrupulous lawyers, etc., she would have led a much different life.

She had the means to earn a fantastic living and she didn’t need that money (as grand as it might have been to have). It became her “mission”, undauntingly she pursued it with every ounce of her energy and she got blindsided by it. Just my opinion you understand, but one I share with millions.

Proceeds will go to charity and a trust fund for their daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead.

According to eOnline:

Now, let’s get specific. Here are some of the items up for grabs and what they’re expected to fetch:

• Genie costume worn during launch party for season one DVD of the E! reality hit The Anna Nicole Smith Show ($1,000-$1,500)
• 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SL roadster gifted to her from J. Howard Marshall ($10,000-$15,000)
• Anna Nicole original still life painting of flowers ($150-$250)
• Andy Warhol-style portrait of Anna Nicole ($400-$600)
• Bronze and marble “Thomas the Rymer” sculpture of a knight on a horse ($2,000-$3,000)
• Pink feathered doggy bed for Sugar Pie, Anna Nicole’s miniature poodle ($200-$400)
• Silk screen of idol Marilyn Monroe ($1,000-$2,000)
• Fox fur full-length coat (don’t worry, PETA knew about it and they were cool) given to her by late oil baron husband J. Howard Marshall ($1,500-$2,000)
• Original hand-painted rendition of Bubbles, a Powerpuff Girl, smoking a cigarette—or as Birkhead called it, “a dazed and confused Powerpuff Girl” ($150-$250)
• 1993 candy apple red Honda Shadow VT1100C motorcycle ($6,000-$8,000)
• Pink halter dress worn during 2004 Heatherette runway show during Fashion Week, in which Anna Nicole debuted her weight loss ($500-$700)
• Red velvet robe dress with faux fur trim, worn during 2002 Christmas special of E! reality show ($500-$1,000)

Howard K. Stern, the executor of her Anna’s estate is helping Larry with the auction. Julien’s Auctions will run the sale June 26th at Planet Hollywood.

Big Moe, Anna’s former bodyguard, tells the court that he saw Howard K. Stern load a syringe with crushed up valium but he didn’t actually see Howard inject Anna. Howard has not been able to move on since Anna’s death and now lives with his parents. In the video below it is stated that the Hard Rock Cafe called the doctor, however, Howard canceled it because he didn’t want the publicity.

The whole premise of the accused defense is that Anna had a lot of health issues that were addressed by her doctors and everyone around her who even attempted to delve deeper into her ever increasing “drug use” was informed that all the drugs were prescription drugs, therefore, it was Okay! All of her friends, doctors, boyfriends easily gave into her request for more and more because they trusted the judgment of her doctors. Therefore, no one is guilty of anything other than trying to help her. All I can say is please don’t “help” me if I beg.

I must be weird because I grew up with the understanding that if someone busted their “chops” trying to get you to quit something that wasn’t good for you it was an act of kindness. They willingly took your “guff and abuse” because it was the right thing to do. It was their duty if they cared at all for you. It was when they gave into your every whim that showed a total lack of caring and love.

I teach my grandkids that if I take the time to punish and scold them that I am showing them “I care.” It takes a lot of energy to do this and if I didn’t care I wouldn’t bother. It is much easier to just ignore it and hope that it goes away. Maybe I have it wrong and Howard has it right. Who am I to say?

Prosecutors said Anna was prescribed huge amounts of pills, from even when she was pregnant. They equated that to giving a loaded gun to someone that is suicidal and saying “Be careful, don’t pull the trigger!”

Larry Birkhead speaks about his life with Anna prior to their separation and tells us how Dannileynn is doing. They show some really good current photos of the little darling. She is looking more and more like Anna as she gets older.

I will keep you posted on the outcome of the whole mess, or should I say tragedy!

Larry Birkhead, Dannielynn’s father (Anna Nicole’s ex-beau) has been ever so graciously taking the time to let the news media know his whereabouts so their pictures can be published. It has been rumored that he has even consented to doing exclusive photo shoots where he ever so humbly accepted $1.7 million dollars for his efforts. We can keep up on Dannielynn’s development without much effort. Thanks to these videos we know know that she is very beautiful, just like her mother, and she even resembles her dad too. If rumors are correct, we will soon be able to watch Dannielynn grow up even more right on our TV sets in their new Reality TV Show.

In total fairness to Larry Birkhead and his parenting skills, Dannielynn looks like she totally worships the ground her Dad walks on. She is playful and happy around him. He must be doing a great job, despite the opinions of some. He talks about someday having more children but is content for now just being her Dad. She has a Dad that loves her very much, unlike how Anna grew up. So maybe she stands a chance being in the limelight like her mother having a good solid family foundation in which to draw her strength from.

Larry was proven via DNA testing to be the biological father of Anna Nicole’s daughter Dannielynn. Anna had named Howard K. Stern as her father on her birth certificate and the baby carried his last name. However, once Larry Birkhead proved he was the dad, he was allowed to have Stern’s last name removed and his daughter now carries his legacy. He stated in court that a year before the conception of Dannielynn, Anna had been pregnant with his baby and miscarried during the first few weeks of pregnancy. He appears to be a loving and devoted father to her and is seen by all in the never-ending photos he keeps releasing.

Larry met Anna in Kentucky, where he is from. She was at a Gala surrounding the Kentucky Derby in 2004. Larry E. Birkhead is an American Entertainment photojournalist and currently is working on a reality TV show of his own (so I hear). He enjoys the limelight immensely and has chosen to follow in Anna’s footsteps apparently. Dannielynn has no choice in the matter at this early age.

Larry has a twin brother Lewis and two sisters, Angela Johnson who lives in Myrtle Beach and half-sister Judy. He was raised in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

The public has mixed feelings regarding Larry’s motives for constantly finding himself in the view of the Paparazzi. Most feel it is tacky and downright uncalled for. The photo opportunity he took advantage of that has so many people upset over is the one at Anna’s grave site. Dannielynn would NOT have any idea what is going on yet and people are up in arms over his blatant “pimping her out” as they call it. Most of the shopping expeditions Larry has gotten “caught” in on the videos are stores where the Paparazzi are constantly hovering around, again another reason people think he is up to no good. It is all staged, probably fueling the fire for his upcoming TV Show no doubt!

Some folks love seeing Dannielynn at any cost. It seems that the latter has won out if the rumors of his Reality TV show are true. Then everyone can watch Dannielynn grow up. She is a cutie, that is for sure!

Hello and Welcome to my Blog Dedicated to Anna Nicole

In the last number of years Anna has been an icon in the news and tabloids.  A short two years ago Anna died an untimely death due to an accidental drug overdose and now she is back in the news.

Howard her former boyfriend and lawyer, has the fingers pointed at him now for supplying her with the illegal drugs along with her two doctors.  Howard turned himself into police for illegally giving her drugs. All three were charged with three felony charges in the death of Anna. Time will tell what will become of it all.

Anna was a beautiful woman who grew up in a very different type of life than what she encountered in Hollywood.  She rolled with the punches at every obstacle that life threw at her.  She grew up hard and fast once she started gaining  popularity.  Inside she was still a small town girl at heart.

She learned that she had no boundaries early in the game and therefore had no way of controlling herself when she needed to.  Life was her oyster and she did love her pearls, diamonds, etc.

I designed this site in memory of Anna Nicole, pink and all.  I will share the good, bad & ugly as I understand it.  I do not profess to know her other than what I read but I have good common sense and I can read in between the lines.  I will simply state my opinion as only a few will really know the truths.

Please look around the site, comment & share in the memory of a great woman who made us all think and wasn’t afraid to stand out in the crowd for what she believed, despite the naysaying onlookers!  I will gather all the clips I can on Anna & her family, friends, husbands, former jobs, daughter, son, etc.  I will attempt to keep you up to date with the videos of the upcoming accusations and trials.  We want to know!