Larry Birkhead Objects to Doctor Biopic, Cites Potential Harm to Daughter Dannielynn
Anna Nicole Smith's ex Larry Birkhead publicly opposes a biopic about Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, citing harm to his teenage daughter Dannielynn.
Larry Birkhead, 53, is speaking out against an upcoming biopic centered on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, the physician who was implicated in Anna Nicole Smith's 2007 death. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight published July 9, Birkhead stated plainly: 'We absolutely object to any of Anna Nicole's, my life, my daughter's life being used in a movie.' His concern centers on his daughter Dannielynn, whom he has raised since Smith's death and who would be depicted as a character in the film. Birkhead did not specify the production company or release timeline but framed his objection around potential real-world harm to Dannielynn. Dr. Sandeep Kapoor was acquitted in 2010 on charges related to Smith's death from an accidental prescription drug overdose. The biopic reportedly focuses on Kapoor's perspective of events.
Why it matters
Dannielynn Birkhead, a minor who was an infant when her mother died, would reportedly be portrayed in the film without her father's consent, raising questions about the rights of living individuals — especially children — depicted in biopics.
What's next
It is unclear whether Birkhead intends to pursue legal action to block the production.
Key facts
- Larry Birkhead, 53, made his objections public in an Entertainment Tonight interview published July 9, 2025
- The biopic centers on Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, who was implicated in Anna Nicole Smith's 2007 death
- Kapoor was acquitted of all charges related to Smith's death in 2010
- Birkhead objects to his daughter Dannielynn being depicted as a character in the film
- Smith died of an accidental prescription drug overdose in February 2007
- Birkhead has raised Dannielynn as a single parent since Smith's death
Bias & framing notes
Two entertainment outlets — Us Magazine and Just Jared — report the same core facts from the same Entertainment Tonight interview, so corroboration is limited to a single original source. Neither outlet provides details about the biopic's production company, distributor, or release date, leaving the film itself largely unverified beyond Birkhead's statements. Coverage is sympathetic to Birkhead's position without seeking comment from the filmmakers.
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