The Life of Anna

The life of Anna: click for photos
-- Born Vickie Lynn Hogan, November 28, 1967 in Houston
--Told childhood friends she would be the next Marilyn Monroe
--Married Billy Wayne Smith in 1985 after meeting in a fried chicken restaurant (divorced 1993)
--Began modeling at age 20
--Son Daniel born January 1986
--Worked at Wal-Mart and Red Lobster before becoming an exotic dancer
--Appeared in March 1992 Playboy, was centerfold in May
--Guess Jeans model
-- Playmate of the Year, 1993
--Treated at Betty Ford Center 1995
--At age 26, married oil billionaire J. Howard Marshall. He was 89 and died 14 months later.
--Filed for bankruptcy, 1996
--Appears in her own reality show on E! in 2002, highest rated series on the network.
--Awarded nearly $500M by L.A. judge in case against her late husband's estate, later reduced to $88M, later appealed all the way to US Supreme Court, which found in Anna's favor in 2006, allowing her to pursue case in federal court.
--October 2003, Anna lost almost 80 pounds on TRIMSPA, for which she was spokeswoman.
--Her "stepson" E. Pierce Marshall, with whom she battled in court, dies June 20, 2006 at age 67 after brief infection.
--Daughter Dannielynn born September 7, 2006
--Son Daniel dies of overdose, September 10, 2006
--Has "commitment ceremony" with attorney Howard K. Stern on a boat in the Bahamas, September 28, 2006. Not legally binding.
--Anna dies at age 39, February 8, 2007, after collapsing in her Seminole Hard Rock Hotel room in Hollywood, Florida

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46. I don't think we should judge Anna Nicole, she loved her son and I think Howard cared for him also. Her baby is her business, I hope it is proven to be Howard's baby. The main thing is the baby to be cared for and loved. That is what Anna Nicole was searching for. Just pray for the family and the baby. Don't use her to get fame and money. Joann

Posted at 6:32AM on Feb 10th 2007 by Joann

47. Rest In Peace to her, sincerely. It will be the first time she has. This woman was an f-ing train wreck. Now perhaps her daughter will be raised by someone half-assed normal so she'll have half a chance for a normal life. Unlike Anna's son.

Posted at 9:17AM on Feb 9th 2007 by Yura Twit

48. Howard K. Stern is going to be found guilty of something,just wait and see.I am SO glad he is not legally married to her,that will help Larry Birkhead in his Lawsuit over DanniLynn. I bet the Gentleman in SC is glad "he was fixed" as he was also told it was his baby.I hate that someone puts so much stress in their own life,that finally they get backed into their own corner.It's sad but hopefully Larry will get proof this baby is his,and he will take her out of this enviroment.Howard can fly the coop as far as I am concerned...he's a double bagger.

Posted at 9:31AM on Feb 9th 2007 by Vickie

49. To #25..you posted "I didn't feel bad when her son died and I don't feel bad now that her bastard daughter is motherless.

Posted at 11:06PM on Feb 8th 2007 by bettie delirium"....

wow...it must really suck to be you

Posted at 10:22AM on Feb 9th 2007 by sk8rgurl

50. 1st off to all those who make hateful comments, she is dead, how she died we will soon find out..
2nd to h8her1, Howard K Stern if he was that bad, he could have legally gotten Anna to marry her, especially given the fact she was in such a vulnerable state, that would have given him legal right to her forturne after her passing.
I dont how much more bad things I can read about this, no one walked in her shoes, from what I have seen as comments made my her piece of crap mother, I think she should be the last person in the world that that baby is entrusted with. Like I said in the last 6 months, she got hit with 2 lawsuits, had a baby, lost a child that she obviously loved very much, had pneumonia, luckily what goes on in the internet as far as posting whether its vile comments or reflections of sadness that the people who are most affected by her death.
I just find it interesting that those who claim to be god loving or god fearing individuals on here or not judgemental, like bettie, connie and never assume, among others, didnt realize god was on vacation and that you guys were taking over until the almighty came back. Like I said before, do not judge lest you be judge, look how regular people , even mothers who or normally are considered non celebrity decent have addictions to prescription drugs, normal people addicted to meth etc.
Being a celebrity is a very mixed blessing , I unfortunately see similar futures for Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, as if there was a demand for gossip and their every move, their wouldnt be a supply. I still say regardless of what toxicology reports show, Anna did not have the easiest life, had a piece of crap mother and no one really know what happened, but for as much as Howard K Stern who is an attorney and could have a lot of money of his own, maybe not as Anna to assume he played a role in her death or was with her for money is disgusting. Just like the disrepectful comments made about Anna. I dont like it whenever people make comments to someone online or offline when they arent around to defend themselves, Anna isn't around because she is dead. So instead of judging her, try having some empathy, her mother alone is a perfect example that some of her misactions were out of not knowing better, low self esteem etc. She was beautiful and used that her advantage, a lot of people have done that. So while I believe in freedom of speech I am glad I can say without a doubt that to disrespect the dead or anyone without them being able to defend themselves or be in full knowledge of their circumstances is digsusting.

Posted at 12:03PM on Feb 9th 2007 by Lisa

51. Is it just me, or doesn't anybody else find it interesting that both Daniel and Anna died with Howard K. Stern close at hand? Doesn't anyone find it strange that an attorney would hang on the coat tails of a blonde bombshell, mooch off of her, and make compromising home videos of a woman in an obvious distraught state? I think that Howard K. Stern should be investigated. I would not be at all shocked to read that he has killed the baby and then himself in a last ditch effort to be in control.

Posted at 2:24AM on Feb 21st 2007 by Wanda Miller

52. I agree with what the pschologist commentator on Court TV said today about Anna Nicole Smith showing distinct signs of being abused as a child. I am from Houston, and knew a girl who worked with Anna when she was Vicki the stripper. That girl was also abused. Being that her mother is a cop should raise a lot of flags to the Houston Police Department. That woman should not have been allowed to carry a weapon. My ex-husband was a cop and I've witnessed the kind of abuse cops can inflict on their families. That's why he's now my ex. Anna made her wishes about contact with her mother very clear, and she was very coherent during the interview. That woman should not even be in the courtroom. How can she hold her head up and put that deceased woman through all of this? She should let her rest in peace next to her son like Anna wanted.

Posted at 1:35AM on Feb 21st 2007 by Wanda Miller

53. Anna Nicole Smith always said that she felt a connection to Marilyn Monroe. I believe this is why she tried to emulate her and embody her characteristics: her glamorous pose, sultry gaze, charismatic appeal.Yet underneath all the glitter, diamond studded jewelry and overflowing hair, she possesed a vulnerability about her which was similar to Marilyn. This is why I believe Anna felt connected to Marylin. They were both gorgeous giants constantly in the limelight, always under scrutiny. Anna was raised in a small town. She was wholesome; homegrown. I bet back then she never imagined how complicated and turbulent her life would become. I believe Anna was constantly battling demons which were brought upon her by her celebrity and fame. Drugs were suspected, probably Anna's only route of escape. Anna's beauty was breathtaking. Still, there was a deep sense of humanity about her which made her tangible to all of us. Many celebrities seem unapproachable, even aloof. But Anna had a "down-to-earth" air about her: She could quickly transform: from a blonde bombshell, to model ,to ditzy or the goofy nice girl next door. She would seem like the person you could just talk to very easily and without feeling overwhelmingly intimidated. I have never met Anna but I always said " Wow, she is something." Her outer beauty was magnificent and extraordinary. For those of you who say think that if you see one blonde, you've seen them all, may I suggest that you take another look at Anna's mesmerizing face, trully it is one of great craftsmanship.It is true that beauty is not only skin deep. I believe that Anna possesed a very unique inner beauty as was aforementioned. Maybe it was the " small-town girl from texas" in her that brought out that humility and vulnerability. Like Anna felt about Marilyn, I feel a very strong connection to Anna. I can perceive her sadness, pain, vulnerability and self imprisonment. I am very saddened to hear that people still call her a gold digger and poked fun about her weight. She was beautiful even when she was voluptuous and more so when she lost the weight again. It will always be speculation whether or not she used the old man Marshall for money. Maybe she did and maybe she didn't. Who are we to judge the inner workings of anyone's heart. Maybe she did feel a genuine connection to him. Let us all please continue to pray for the salvation of her soul and for the soul of her son Daniel, and the legacy she leaves behind: her beloved Daniel Lynn.

Posted at 12:58AM on Mar 3rd 2007 by Michelle

54. Anna and Daniel...two of the sweetest people on this earth and gone in the blink of an eye very unexpected ......something strange about all of this...more than meets the eye.....I think the answers will surprise us all.....poor daniellynn....I hope Birkhead is the father!!!! BIRKHEAD!BIRKHEAD!....HE IS SOOO HOT TOO!!! WHAT A SWEETIE! I WISH NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR BIRKHEAD AND DANIELLYNN.....I WISH NOTHING GOOD FOR STERN. go away stern.

Posted at 12:10PM on Mar 5th 2007 by crystal c. s.

55. HOWARD K. STERN...PROFESSIONAL MURDERER
GOLD DIGGING, MOOCHING PEACE OF CRAP!!
STAY AWAY FROM THAT BABY YOU CREEP!
I HOPE YOU NEVER GET ONE PENNY AND I HOPE THE WORLD GREETS YOU WITH HATE!
PISS OFF!

Posted at 12:10PM on Mar 5th 2007 by crystal c. s.

56. I HOPE DANIEL AND ANNA ARE HANGING OUT ON A CLOUD IN HEAVEN AND VERY PROTECTED. LORD...KEEP ALL HARM AWAY FROM THEM......KEEP EVIL FAR AWAY FROM THEM AND FLICK A BIRD AT THE PEOPLE ON EARTH THAT ARE MAKING FUN OF HER OR SAYING BAD STUFF ABOUT HER......SURE....THEY CAN MAKE FUN OF A DEAD PERSON....SURE ONE WAY TICKET TO HELL IF YOU ASK ME. THEY CAN PISS OFF!

Posted at 12:32PM on Mar 5th 2007 by crystal c. s.

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