Birkhead to Virgie: I'm Not Sharing Dannielynn!

Click to return to TMZ.comA relieved and happy Larry Birkhead called yesterday's revelation that he was the daddy of Anna Nicole Smith's baby a "magical moment" and likened it to winning an Oscar, while politely but firmly telling Anna's mom Virgie Arthur that she can forget about getting shared custody of the child.

On this morning's "Today" show, Birkhead told Meredith Vieira that he had seen Dannielynn, as TMZ reported, and that the baby girl has "lots of toys and a nursery ready for her" back in California. Meanwhile, though he welcomed Virgie Arthur as Dannielynn's grandmother, Birkhead insisted, "I do not want to share custody with anyone else ... There's only one dad." Arthur has suggested that she'll seek some form of custody of the baby.

As for his surprising hug-it-out moment with Howard K. Stern after yesterday's court hearing, Birkhead said that it came about because "Howard decided to do what's best ... [and] stop the fighting."

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16. I"m so glad that it's all working out that baby deserves to have a settled life and I like Larry I wish him all the best. But Larry please stop during press, you should concentrate on that baby girl and leave us out of your life. The sooner the better for you and her to get to a normal life. All the best.

Posted at 10:25AM on Apr 11th 2007 by CR2007

17. lol......well, it's clear Virgie won, too. O'Quinn you are BRILLIANT!

Folks, without O'Quinn and Virgie, HK$ would have dragged this out for who knows how long.

Posted at 10:26AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Chris T.

18. LARRY please don't ever leave DANNIELYNN alone with this lady. its not right, THERE"S SOMETHING VERY WRONGE HERE, TAKE DANNIELYNN AWAY FROM ALL THIS. this was a part of what happene to ANNA. (spotlight) . PLEASE LARRY, get the hell out of dodge. GD BLESS YOU BOTH, WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOTS OF LOVE FROM YOUR FANS

Posted at 10:26AM on Apr 11th 2007 by pattie

19. Do you people just read the headlines? "though he welcomed Virgie Arthur as Dannielynn's grandmother, Birkhead insisted, "I do not want to share custody with anyone else ...". Get over it Virgie haters!

Posted at 10:27AM on Apr 11th 2007 by z

20. Char, No. 8, she raised Daniel until about age 6, not later. And he is dead from a drug overdose--a lot of people failed to give him what he needed. Even if she had done a great job--she still has no right to try and claim guardianship of a child who has a loving father. That's disturbing.

Posted at 10:27AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Denese

21. Virgie has her suit ready as back-up only. She's making sure Stern doesn't get away with his crap. She's a good grandma already.

Did anyone notice that adorable little dimple on Larry's right cheek when he was beaming? He is SO good-looking. That baby is going to be gorgeous when she grows up.

Posted at 10:27AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Janet

22. TMZ is loves controversy, even when there is none.lol Remember Harvey Levin is talking with Howard's team of lawyers now and they would love to take the heat off of Howard and put it on Virgie. Please leave those people alone and let them work things out.

Posted at 10:28AM on Apr 11th 2007 by WTF is going on?

23. Vergie needs to leave Larry and Dannylyn alone and get a job if she needs money. She was a grandmother to Daniel for seven years, BIG DEAL. Anna hated her for a reason!
My heart goes out to Howard!!

Posted at 10:29AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Marcia

24. Larry. you now have your baby girl. Whatever you do, don't make any monetary deals with Howard Stern. If you do , you will be tied to him forever, and he really does not deserve any place in your or Dannilynn's life. My guess is, that he wants to go on handling the Marshall case, and the estate of Anna. Bad, bad idea. Hire yourself a reputable lawyer, even Opri and let them handle it. I know you're delirious about the baby, but don't let it cloud your judgement

Posted at 10:31AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Holly

25. Larry... if you ever loved Anna, you need to honor her wishes that Virgie stays away from your daughter. That lady is toxic and isn't a good role model for Dannielynn. Anna would be proud of you and Howard both.... Good Luck with that beautiful baby girl, and honor Anna by raising her with morals and values and letting her stay close to the ones that Anna loved the most... you and Howard.

Posted at 10:29AM on Apr 11th 2007 by AMB

26. Again I say, Congrats to this child and her Daddy. Justice was delayed.But everything happens for a reason.
To Vergie I say, be a Gramma, love her.But she is going to be raised by a loving family.Spend some holidays and perhaps a few weeks in the summer, be there for her.
But remember, she is with her Dad.Where she needs to be.
Sorry for all your pain, but now enjoy her.

Posted at 10:29AM on Apr 11th 2007 by just a thought from a Nana of 7

27. I think Sterns PR camp has been infiltrating TMZ this past week. Stop the Vergie bashing. She only wants to be the grandmother. Last night on Greta her attorney said that her and Larry would be meeting on Thursday and probably will not need to go to court on Friday.

Anna was a drug addict who tried to keep her baby from it's father. That is so wrong and sick.

Larry and Vergie like each other. Vergie had to claim custody incase this all backfired and some legal loop hole Stern would try to keep the baby.

Stern is just trying to get his PR rating up out of the sewer but I don't think he will make it..."Mr. Nice Guy"....cough cough.... we see right through you Howard just like cellophane.

Posted at 10:38AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Sharon Chicago

28.

Larry gives me faith, I thought he was too dumb to see through Vergie, guess I was wrong.

If anyone thinks the low life O'Quinn is in this to help someone, you are nuts. O'Quinn and Vergie see MILLIONS for each of them.

Who is paying O'Quinn who charges $600 per hour plus hotel, travel, etc.

Be Very careful Vergie is the WORST CHARACTER in this entire mess.

Posted at 10:30AM on Apr 11th 2007 by woozie

29. If Virgie gets some kind of 'shared custody' of that little girl I think our court systems might fill up with grandmothers demanding they share custody with their sons or daughter in laws..how ridiculous... she can't be serious?

Posted at 10:31AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Just My Opinion

30. HOWARD IS A STAND UP GUY. LARRY-GOOD LUCK TO YOU. yOU'[LL MAKE A GODD FATHER, AS HOWARD WOULD HAVE ALSO. EVERYONE JUST LOVE, NURTURE AND PROTECT DANNIELYNN. TRY AND KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ALL LARRY!

DSF

Posted at 10:31AM on Apr 11th 2007 by DSF

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