Larry Birkhead, Daughter Dannielynn Pose for Selfie on Flight House from Kentucky Derby

Dannielynn Birkhead and her dad Larry Birkhead are headed house after their annual pilgrimage to the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

Dannielynn, the 17-year-old daughter of the late star Anna Nicole Smith, and her photographer dad introduced that that they had wrapped up their journey to the long-lasting horse race this yr in a submit on their joint Instagram account on Sunday, Might 5.

Within the submit, the pair shared a selfie taken from their airplane seats and a photograph of a candy notice written to the duo after some turbulence hit their flight.

“On our manner again house from an excellent @kentuckyderby weekend. Since I’m scared to fly, I obtained a notice for being a great boy. Thanks Kirsten @delta,” Larry joked within the caption, tagging the submit with “😂 #flydelta.”

The Birkheads doc their adventures on the Kentucky Derby yearly on their Instagram account. Over the weekend, they posted photographs of their conventional Derby garb and their Barnstable Brown Gala outfits and even confirmed off {the teenager}’s last-minute haircut.

In an Instagram submit shared on Might 4, Larry, 50, unveiled their style decisions for the official Kentucky Derby race day.

“On the way in which to @kentuckyderby with Dannielynn after an excellent night time on the Barnstable-Brown Gala and fast morning haircut or two,” he started the caption, highlighting his daughter’s shorter hairdo.

“Dannielynn’s costume was impressed by her favourite character Hino Eiji, Kamen Rider OOO TaJaDor combo – she made me write that 😆 – as a result of that character had the identical shoulders because the design of the costume she discovered ! 🤷‍♂️,” he continued.

For the occasion, Dannielynn sported a vibrant purple costume that she paired with a floral hat, whereas her father wore a grey swimsuit accessorized with a colourful tie and handkerchief.

“Hey no matter works, simply attempting to spend a little bit high quality time as this weekend of traditions come to a detailed,” the proud dad concluded the caption.

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The night time earlier than, the pair made a classy look at the Barnstable Brown Gala.

“On our method to Barnstable-Brown Gala for the kick-off of the @kentuckyderby weekend,” Larry captioned an Instagram carousel.

Within the first picture, the 2 sat beside one another sharing a seat whereas smiling for the digicam. Larry wore a grey swimsuit set with a black tie, and Dannielynn sported a high-fashion all-black look — previously owned by Janet Jackson.

“Dannielynn is carrying her second @janetjackson outfit to the occasion that I obtained from Janet’s @juliens_auctions -charity public sale,” Larry wrote within the caption. “Trying ahead to a enjoyable Derby weekend with the newly graduated highschool scholar!”

Based on Julien’s, the garment is a “Gianfranco Ferre black costume that is knee-length within the entrance and floor-length within the again and options zippers throughout.”

Though each Dannielynn and Larry preserve comparatively non-public lives, the father-daughter duo share a few of their candy moments and journey adventures on-line — together with in every single place from Dollywood to Hawaii.

On Dannielynn’s seventeenth birthday in September 2023, Birkhead paid tribute to his daughter in a heartfelt Instagram submit.

“Blissful seventeenth Birthday Dannielynn! I’m so happy with you in each manner. Wishing you the most effective day ever!” he started the submit.

“You’re humorous, loopy good, fairly and nearly every part I may ever think about. Your Mother could be so happy with you, I positive am,” he continued, referring to Smith.

“Blissful Birthday! Love Dad ❤️ By the way in which, while you requested me if you happen to may stay in my basement ceaselessly. I mentioned sure, however I didn’t have the center to let you know there aren’t any basements in Florida 😂 ❤️ #HappyBirthday 🎂,” he concluded the message.