Anna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Attends 2024 Kentucky Derby: Photo

Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter Dannielynn Birkhead is all grown up!

On Saturday, May 4, the 17-year-old and her dad Larry Birkhead attended the 150th Kentucky Derby together and posed for photos before heading to the racetrack.

“On the way to @kentuckyderby with Dannielynn after a great night at the Barnstable-Brown Gala and quick morning haircut or two,” Larry, 50, began the caption of his post on Instagram, highlighting his daughter’s trimmed hairdo.

“Dannielynn’s dress was inspired by her favorite character Hino Eiji, Kamen Rider OOO TaJaDor combo -she made me write that 😆 -because that character had the same shoulders as the design of the dress she found ! 🤷‍♂️,” he continued, making note of her attire.

“Hey whatever works, just trying to spend a little quality time as this weekend of traditions come to a close…” the proud dad then concluded.

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In the photos shared, Dannielynn could be seen posing in a vibrant red dress that she matched with a floral hat.

Her photographer father, meanwhile, wore a gray suit that he paired with a colorful tie and handkerchief.

The day before the annual sporting event, Dannielynn and Larry attended the Barnstable-Brown Gala.

There, Dannielynn opted for an all-black look previously worn by Janet Jackson.

Earlier this year, Larry shared a Reel on his joint Instagram with his 17-year-old daughter as the two visited Disneyland together.

Dannielynn and her dad raced cars around the theme park’s Autopia ride and posed for pictures around the park as they enjoyed their time together.

“Dannielynn trying to show me her ‘driving skills’ at @waltdisneyworld Autotopia. After a year of telling her to study for her driver’s test and then her just being too lazy and ‘busy’ while at the same time telling me that she ‘doesn’t want to drive,’ she decided to show me what she’s got at Disney World,” Larry began his lengthy caption.

Admitting that she “needs a little help,” Larry then said that he told his daughter “when she can pass a quiz at home, then I would take her to get drivers lessons because it makes me too nervous.”

“All jokes aside, we always have a great time at Disney. Dannielynn has turned into a daredevil since the shock on her face of going down her first time on Splash Mountain. 😂 ,” he concluded the caption.

When Dannielynn turned 16, proud dad Larry honored his not-so-little girl with a sweet tribute.

“Dannielynn is such a great kid and she makes me so proud every day,” he shared with PEOPLE. “I can’t believe she is old enough to drive! It seems like yesterday I was pushing her in a toy car!”

The actor also penned a sweet message to his teenage daughter on Instagram, adding a collage of images of Dannielynn from throughout the years.

“Sixteen years ago my beautiful baby was born. That’s if you want to feel really old,” he teased. “Many people thought the odds were stacked against you, but maybe that was geared more towards me than you. Through tragedy, turmoil and a couple of baby tantrums-today you shine bright and are so accomplished. So proud to be your Dad!”