The death of international celebrity phenom Anna Nicole Smith and the subsequent custody battle over her daughter Dannielynn made headlines around the globe. Now, six years later, Dannielynn's father, Larry Birkhead, opens up exclusively to E! about where his life is now and the decisions he must make regarding his family's future. This is Larry Birkhead at his most candid, as he shares with viewers an intimate and revealing look inside his life with Dannielynn.
The special features remarkable day-in-the-life footage of Larry and Dannielynn, both in the spotlight and in more private settings at home in Kentucky with his family. With a full house that includes an ailing mother, one of his sisters and a nephew struggling to find his way after his father's death, Larry is the backbone that keeps his family together. Viewers get an insider's look into Larry's southern home and even join the family for dinner. Cameras also follow Larry as he and Dannielynn travel to California for yet another court hearing involving Anna Nicole's estate. Throughout the special, Larry opens up about his daily challenges, his major triumphs and the heartbreak he suffered over Anna Nicole's death. He details what drove him to the edge following her passing, and how he battled his way back to raise their little girl. Larry also reveals what he wants for his own life, and the possibility of finding a new love.
The special also looks closely into Anna and Larry's tumultuous relationship. Larry separates fact from fiction when he addresses rumors about his passionate and mostly secretive relationship with Anna Nicole. He reveals the final argument that led to their sudden split and recounts the day he learned of Anna's death. Additionally, he speaks about Anna's infamous court battle over the estate of her late husband, billionaire J. Howard Marshall, and how the outcome could change Dannielynn's life forever.