Larry Birkhead is being cautious.
The photographer got candid about his and Anna Nicole Smith‘s 18-year-old daughter Dannielynn Birkhead following in her late mom’s footsteps by pursuing a career in modeling and acting.
“I’m hesitant,” Larry exclusively told E! News’ Francesca Amiker ahead of Father’s Day 2025. “I’ll support her if she chooses it, but it’s not my first choice. Then again, it’s not my life.”
The 52-year-old explained that his reluctance has more to do with other people than Dannielynn, who was born six months before her mom died of a fatal overdose in 2007.
“People are quick to judge,” Larry continued. “They’ll say, ‘Oh, here she goes—following in her mom’s footsteps.’ And because her mom passed away, people attach a negative connotation to it.”
But just because he’s hesitant doesn’t mean he won’t allow the teen to step into the entertainment world.
“As a dad, my job is to say: ‘Here’s what you might face,'” Larry shared. “I worked as a reporter and photographer. I’ve seen the industry from the other side. I know what Anna went through. I just throw all that into a pot and say, ‘Are you sure this is what you want to do?’ I want her to make an informed decision.”
