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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91. Next thing you know Larry will be back on Today or Larry King Live with Dannilynn on his lap while he continues to milk his image, looks, etc.

Posted at 11:01AM on Apr 11th 2007 by LarryBirkhead

92. I still wouldn't trust Howard. Larry, do not make any deals with Howard. Please remember he robbed you Larry of the first 7 months of your baby's life! Don't go easy on this guy!! A lot of people still believe that Howard had something to do with Anna's and Daniel's death. He knows he's in trouble with Daniel's inquest hanging over his head and he's trying to turn his reputation around.

Posted at 11:03AM on Apr 11th 2007 by BUCKEYEGIRL

93. To #8 Char. Thank you. Im glad that somebody finally spoke up about the fact the Virgie did raise Daniel. Im sure that she is not perfect but she does deserve to be a grandmother to Dannielynn. I dont think that she deserves any kind of custody but she does deserve to be part of this babies life. And you are right, Daniel did seem to be a sweet kid and he loved Anna no matter what kind of life she had led. I think that it was so sad that his life had to be cut so short.

Posted at 11:03AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Joy

94. Is there anyone more phony than this little (and I mean stature and character) pretend Boy Scout, Larry Birkhead? And how hard would he have fought for this little girl had she not been an heir to millions? Answer, not at all.. And what really bothers me is that TMZ never tried to find out any of his background, never tried to expose his hanging onto a star (even one as dinged as Anna) for dear life. What kind of publicity hound is he, where is his money coming from? He is as phony and ugly in his feelings for Anna and the baby as disgusting Virgie Arthur is. They both try to play the "aw shucks" we're just plain folk, while Howard K. Stern truly does not have the moxie to be phony, I actually believe he truly loved Anna and cared for her in his own, weird way. What kind of skeletons are in Mullet haired Larry's closet? TMZ you really lack the punch on this disingenuous loser.

Posted at 11:04AM on Apr 11th 2007 by ava

95. I can't say I feel real good about Larry's sister on Larry King last night. She does not impress me. I think she could be about the money!! I think we do need to let Larry and Howard work this out. By the way Virgie's Lawyer is not with without is own problems and see him looking at $$$$ signs. Blood does not mean everything!! Look at the step sister and step brother!! All the fathers that rape their daughters!! So blood what does that really mean????

Posted at 11:04AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Be Fair

96. Larry, I was so very happy yesterday to see what you had to say as you
came out of the courthouse. I was as happy as you. About Virgie, the
grandmother, I think she just really wants to know about her granddaughter
from time to time and know she is doing well and would probably like to
see and hold her at various times. Also, do not let Stern talk you into
anything. He could be only buttering up to you for future profits for him.
Glad the baby has a real Dad now. Love to you and Dannielynn. BMC

Posted at 11:09AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Bev

97. Supervised visitation ok, but nothing else. Lots of people are raised with out their family. In fact having your family doesn't guarantee you turn out ok. However I agree with the woman who said bloggers should not decide, its not our business. I say that being disgusted by Virgie.

Get off Howard too, there are 2 reasons he keep going forward. One is Anna, he was devoted and it was no secret Anna did not want LB or Virgie in the babies life, and secondly there was a chance he was the bio dad. He has been beaten up in the media too much already. I have supported Howard through out this process. You are right it is not easy to lose. He was far more than the executor of her will. He was her constant companion since 1994 or 1996 not sure. He knows Dannielynns mother far more than anyone else.

Posted at 11:36AM on Apr 11th 2007 by that says it all

98. We all had a feeling...Larry was the baby's father, but Howard the Koward knew for a fact... without a doubt that Larry was the daddy...thats one of the reasons he and Anna moved to the Bahamas...but yet Howard keep on going with his lies and I do believe this Friday when they all go to court again, Howard is not going to come out smelling like a rose, but like the low life piece of crap he is. Larry and his daughter lost months out of their lifes, that they can never get back because of Howard's lies after Anna died...and now Howard wants Larry to let him still be a part of the baby's life....I dont think so !

Posted at 11:18AM on Apr 11th 2007 by sharon

99. I'm not a Vergie basher BUT she's crazy if she expects LB share custody with her. I believe Larry will allow her to be part of the baby's life,bur come on now Vergie...."rasie the child together"????? LB has a supportive family,he really doesn't need Vergie's help out side of playing the grand mother role.
BTW to the poster that said "Vergie is not fighting for custody"...She did say she was looking forward to working with LB in raising "his" child.
To those who think Vergie is such a greedy bitch....ANS was no better,she just happened to be the birth mother of the baby. Had she lived, LB probably would have sued her druggie ass for custody. Her death was probably one of the best things that could have happened to that baby. WTH would want a mother like ANS????? Just like Vergie effed up Anna. Anna effed up Daniel. She was every bit the unfit mother as Vergie appears to be.
The baby is with the person she should have been with from the begining!!!
Congratulations Larry!!!!

Posted at 11:09AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Honey

100. Mrs. Arthur has repeatedly said she only wants to be the grandmother.
Stop trying to make her a villain. IF Larry allows Howard to influence him
to try to cut this baby's grandmother out of her life there will be court
procedures continuing, and nobody is going to agree to cutting a baby's
grandmother out of her life. That is not only ridiculous, it is sick.

Larry is a nice person, and will be a good father with the help of his
loving and compassionate family, but the child needs to know her
grandmother, too. Howard needs to think about what he might have
facing him for all he has done instead of spending time threatening
people and continuing to badger a woman who is old enough to be
his grandmother with threats to mandate that she not see her own
flesh and blood. Howard Stern is out of this now. There were two
birth certificates, the second one with the changed name. Frankly,
I think Hannah Rose is a lovely name, and should be the name of
this baby, because it was a name chosen with love between Anna and
Larry, and will help erase the horror of all that has happened that was
totally not only uncalled for, but there is the tragedy of the deaths!

Let's move on, Larry, don't listen to diabolical advice or instructions,
listen to your heart, don't leave your daughter with others now, and
stay with her from now on. You are the father, you are in control,
you are responsible for the decisions for the welfare of your baby,
and you are accountable to your conscience in sharing this happiness
with the baby's grandmother. Don't listen to unscrupulous plots against
Mrs. Arthur based on resentments of her comments, which, by the way,
were true.

We are all happy for you, our dreams for Hannah Rose are realized now,
and we have all confidence that there is a bright and perfect future!

Posted at 11:06AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Suzanne

101. Some of you are just stupid or don't pay attention! Vergie said she will NOT fight for custody on Larry King last night. That was all just a back up plan and she and Larry are to meet Thursday to work out visitations for her and her grand daughter, AS IS ONLY RIGHT AND FAIR. She never did anything to anyone except try to get her grand daughter to be safe like any DECENT grandma would do if their baby was in the hands of a kidnapper that was already responsible for one grandchilds death not to mention the babys mother. Back off and leave them alone Larry has been so smart all along and if he thinks she should be able to be in the baby's life then that is his right not yours, HE KNOWS WGAT HE IS DOING. He has done a great job so far and will continue to do what is best for the baby. There is absolutly NO PROOF that Anna's mom wants money and there is NO MONEY left by Anna anyways. The supposed inheritance may never even come in so it is ASSININE to say she wants the money. Grow up she wants her grandbaby safe and happy like any good grandma wants.

Posted at 11:06AM on Apr 11th 2007 by I'm a mother too

102. That's right Larry calls the shots here not Vergie!

Posted at 11:07AM on Apr 11th 2007 by J

103. Chris T why would Rale and Howard be afraid of Oquinn and Vergie? Larry is the father of the child and the only one who should and will be in control of her ( dannielynn) estate. What does Oquinn and Vergie have to do with that now??

Posted at 11:09AM on Apr 11th 2007 by hope

104.

MILLIONS OF FATHERS ALL OVER THE WORLD, INCLUDING U.S.A, SIMPLY ABANDON THEIR CHILDREN WHEN THE MOTHERS ARE POOR AND UNKNOWN. JUST AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE PREGNANCY, THEY VANISH LIKE THE DEVIL FROM CROSS...

BUT LARRY BURKHEAD.....

THIS STORY LET MY STOMACH UPSET AND ALL I HAVETO SAY IS:


AMERICA !!!!

WHAT A HYPOCRITICAL, FALSE, MEDIOCRE, LIAR, DECEITFUL, DECADENT, CORRUPT, PERVERT AND WICKED SOCIETY.

YOU MAKE THE WORLD'S SICK , AMERICANS !!!!!

Posted at 11:15AM on Apr 11th 2007 by Maria Cecilia Carrieri

105. Dear Jane I'm sorry to tell you but Anna was wacked out on drugs way before Howard. I think Larry need's to keep her name if he cares for the child the little girl has been called on name from the time of birth to call her spmthing different now would be just crazy. I fell sorry for Howard he loved Anna and her son and daughter and now they are all gone. Howard did what Anna wanted he loved her and so he let her be the boss of ger self no on forced the drug's down Anna she did her self. I no everyone is saying Larry is this great person and maybe he is but he to let Anna do drug's. I bet if everyone would of quit all there attention in Howard all this time they might of found some thing in Larry's past no one is that perfert come and as far as girlfriend's I think Anna was his only one. I haven't seen him at all with anyone else well wait I did see photo's of him with Howard and Anna in a gay bar umm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!well I hope Howard gets to stay in the baby life and for grandma dearest she need's to go far far away and if Larry let's her near thar baby then Howard needs to fight for that little girl Anna wanted wanted to raise her and Howard is doing the right thing but if grandma going to be in her life then Howard need to stop Larry

Posted at 3:51PM on Apr 11th 2007 by C.R.

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