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Howard K. Stern Says He's Anna Nicole's Baby Daddy

Attorney Howard K. Stern said on "Larry King Live" that he's the father of Anna Nicole's newborn baby.

The revelation sets up a potentially nasty paternity battle. Stern appeared Tuesday night on "Larry King Live" disclosing his belief that he is the father. The statement is in sharp contrast to comments by Larry Birkhead who has told TMZ in the past that he is the father. Birkhead has asked for a paternity test and it is unclear whether Anna Nicole will oblige.

Stern said on King's show that he has been in love with Anna Nicole for along time and hopes the feeling is mutual.



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46. I am a fan of Anna Nicole, I use to watch her show and it was very entertaining. I always felt motherly towards her and my heart is breaking for her. I do not know how she is able to stand the pain of knowing her son is gone forever except in her heart and memories. To me I would not be able to concentrate on my new baby as she is a stranger right now, her son was someone she knew and loved for twenty years. I know if she can have her baby around her every day the pain hopefully will start to ease. She needs so many prays from those of us who love her. Howard also needs prayers as he looks so grief-stricken and almost in shock. May God bless Anna Nichole. God Giveth and God taketh away.We are suppose to have faith in God but it hurts so bad when it happens to you and much easier when it happens to someone else. Anna my husband and I love you.
Angela Smitherman Russ and Melvin Russ

Posted at 1:19AM on Sep 29th 2006 by Angela Smitherman

47. Anyone know Anna Nicole's favorite day of the week? PAYDAY.

Posted at 1:06AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Drew

48. the baby's name was originally Hannah. H for Howard and annah for Anna = get it? AFter Daniel's death and before the filing of the birth certificate last week, the name was changed in rememberance of Daniel. Lynn is Anna's real middle name, Vicki Lynn. Daniel for Daniel and lynn for Lynn = get it?

Read back, I posted last week that ANS was unable to bury her son. Too final.

Stay tuned, believe it or not, there's more to come.

Posted at 1:07AM on Sep 27th 2006 by jaycee

49. ahhh Drew, do your parents know you're on the computer this late????

Posted at 1:09AM on Sep 27th 2006 by jaycee

50. I like Howard and think he is what Anna needs. A man she can depend on and someone she can lean on during the tough times. God knows, we all have them but Anna's got 'em in spades these days. Poor Anna; I am glad that she has Howard (and vice versa) and dear little Dani Lynn.

Posted at 1:09AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Alyson

51. Howard is the father, I really think so. Look closely at the baby pictures.

Posted at 1:11AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Alyson

52. If I was running the FBI, this guy, Howard K. Stern...would be considered the number one suspect in the death Anna Nicole Smith's son, Danial. Not only is there a conflict of interest here in terms of Stern being Smith's lawyer, his sleeping with her, and now supposedly fathering her baby...but couple this with the fact that with her son Danial out of the way...Stern will have incredible influence over Smith, her newly born baby and any inheritance she may receive from her dead husband's super rich estate...But that isn't the only place where Stern has had strange and undue influence over Anna Nicole's personal affairs... as many of you may already know, Stern influenced the hiring of the outside coroner regarding her son's death...a coroner who seems to be saying and doing what is paid to say and do, a Stern's exclusive behest...Which, is certainly not a imparcial view. Many of the famed coroner's opinions regarding Danial's death don't even make any sense, medically or scientifically. Howard K. Stern has plenty of motive to have wanted to see Danial (Anna's son) out of his way...as Danial was reportedly planning to study to become a lawyer in order to protect his mother from those who may mean her harm. Trust me, Danial was murdered. I have no evidence, nor do I know these people or have any inside information, but this whole thing smells across the board. 20 year olds just don't die out of the blue...and without reason or explanation.

Posted at 9:23PM on Sep 27th 2006 by Sherlock Holmes

53. I was just thinking this would be a great episode for Maury..."Howard, you are NOT the father!" Personally I don't think she has a clue who the father is.

Posted at 1:19AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Laura

54. No matter what.... I'm just concerned on how Anna Nicole really goes through this happiness and sorrow right at the same time.

It must be hard for her...

Posted at 1:23AM on Sep 27th 2006 by FeelingSorryForHer

55. someone posted on another site that Daniel tag teamed his baby sister saying "this mess is yours for the next 20 years." Did anyone else hear Howard say that Daniel died in his mother's hospital bed? freaky sad

Posted at 1:25AM on Sep 27th 2006 by maybelle

56. To post # 36 Shawn Reese Obryan : What could I have done to offend you? You are coming down on me for calling Anna what she is. And then you are doing the same thing to me , while trying to come off as some saint.

. Anna put her sorrid past out there for all to know. I have a right to comment on her. She opened the door. However, YOU DON"T have a right to critisize me. You don't even know me. What I do know is this ........................

YOu are a real piece of work. I can't stand people who hide behind " Christ " while hurling stones at others at the same time Shame on YOu.

I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud of what I see. Can Anna ? I know who the father of my child is. HOw dare you comdemn me. while defending Anna Nicole.

Talk about a HYPOCRITE. You take the cake !!! At least I have morals and standards I live my life by. You are pathetic. I can't stand people who can't see the forest through the trees. You talk the talk. But you don't walk the walk. Talk about judgemental. YOu stink !!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:40AM on Sep 27th 2006 by the wise old owl

57. I SAW PICTURES AND VIDEOS ON LARRY KING LIVE OF ANNA NICOLE WITH HER SON DANIEL AND YOU CAN TELL THAT SHE WAS VERY CLOSE TO HER SON AND REALLY LOVED HIM AND HE SEEMED TO REALLY CARE FOR HER. HE WAS THE ONLY CONSTANT PERSON IN HER LIFE FOR 20 YEARS AND HIS DEATH HAS GOT TO BE UNBEARABLE FOR HER. EVEN THOUGH, I WISH SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN A MORE CONSERVATIVE AND MORE STABLE MOM FOR HIM THAT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY GIVEN HIM MORE MOTHERLY ADVICE AND SUPPORT WHEN HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH A GIRL ENDED, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO BECOME DEPRESSED AND SUBSEQUENTLY START TAKING ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AND OTHER MEDICATIONS. AS FOR THE FATHER OF ANNA'S BABY, HOWARD STERN AND LARRY BIRCHEAD BOTH SAY THAT THEY ARE THE FATHER, BUT THERE WILL HAVE TO BE A PATERNITY TEST TO PROVE IF EITHER ONE IS THE FATHER. AFTER SEEING HOWARD STERN ON LARRY KING'S SHOW, IT MAKES ME WONDER IF HE IS SO COMMITTED TO ANNA BECAUSE OF THIS PENDING CASE WITH THE OLD MAN'S ESTATE WHERE SHE COULD BE AWARDED MANY MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND IF HE IS IN THE PICTURE, WHETHER AS A LAWYER OR AS A LOVER, HE WILL BENEFIT FROM SOME OF THAT MONEY. BECAUSE HIS ACTIONS ON LARRY KING SEEMED TO BE OVER DRAMATIZED.

Posted at 1:50AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Tommie

58. I am a mother and grandmother and believe this is the time for more people to show respect and human kindness to Anna Nicole. Regardless if one agrees or not with her life style, she loves her children like all the rest of us and appears to have done a darn good job with her son. My deepest sympathy to Anna for the loss of your son and may Danni Lynn Hope open a new chapter of love and happiness for you.

Posted at 2:02AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Katherine

59. I saw a commercial just minutes ago for a company called Life Gem that can create gemstones from the carbon of a decedent for a treasured memorial keepsake item (of jewelry primarily). If indeed Howard and Anna do plan to one day marry, or simply remain the closest of friends who share in the raising of her new baby girl, what a beautiful way to create either wedding or memorial rings for themselves and something sacred for Daniel's baby sister from the most precious stone on earth. I wish I could send this directly to them somehow, I can't help but think that they might find this as beautiful an idea and tribute as I do, as well as the long term joy and comfort of having an actual part of your loved one in the form of a priceless and prescious stone that you can wear and draw strenght from for the rest of your life.

Posted at 2:08AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Alyse Cone

60. I just have to say, I wish them both the best of luck. I watched her reality show and he really does seem to love her. My heart goes out to her and the rest of her family in the loss of Daniel. He seemed like a good kid. I know that Anna Nicole doesn't enjoy the best reputation but nobody is perfect. Nothing will ever take the pain of losing her son away but hopefully she, Howard, and their baby girl will be able to take what they have and make a go of it. Everyone deserves to be happy and I hope that they can find just a little bit of that for themselves in the midst of all of this chaos. I wish that Daniel could be a part of it but in a way, I'm sure he will be. He may be gone but I don't think he will ever be forgotten. On the show it seemed like Howard was like a father-figure to him and they all seemed like a little family unit already. I hope they find peace and happiness, with or without all of that money. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
P.S. Howard K. Stern seems like a stand-up guy, I hope they work out.

Posted at 1:59AM on Sep 27th 2006 by Rachael

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