Dannielynn and Larry Birkhead's Kentucky Derby tradition may be ending
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Key Points:
- Larry Birkhead, father of Dannielynn Birkhead, revealed that the 2026 Kentucky Derby may be their last father-daughter outing at the event, which has been a yearly tradition since Dannielynn was young.
- The Derby holds sentimental value for Birkhead, as he met Anna Nicole Smith, Dannielynn’s late mother, at the Derby and the Barnstable Brown party, and the event also supports a charity close to their hearts.
- Dannielynn recently debuted a new, darker look at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala, marking a departure from her previous girly outfits at the event.
- Despite possibly ending their joint Derby appearances, Birkhead plans to remain involved with the charity benefiting the Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Research Center at the University of Kentucky.
- Birkhead acknowledged the challenges of scheduling around finals week for Dannielynn and hinted that while their tradition might pause, he remains open to future involvement with the charity.
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