In memory of Anna Nicole Smith

JuicyLucy · February 8th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Instead of thriving on Anna Nicole Smith's downs rather than ups, the bad instead of good I thought it might be nice to celebrate her life and pay our respects.

1967-2007
Anna Nicole Smith (Vicki Lynn Hogan)

Anna Nicole Smith was born Vicki Lynn Hogan on November 28, 1967, in Houston, Texas. After her father abandoned her and her mother when she was a child, she was raised by her mother and aunt, commuting back and forth to each caretaker.

At the age of 17, Anna (then Vicki) married Billy Smith, and that same year, they welcomed their son Daniel into the world. Time with Billy was short-lived and young Anna was left to care for her son alone.

In order to pay the bills, she began working at topless bars in Houston, where she was actually more noticed for her rear than for her breasts (she did not yet have the breasts that she's famous for today). But since she was not as rail-thin as the rest of the dancers, Anna didn't work the coveted hours of topless clubs and was instead scheduled during the afternoon shift.

Regardless, Anna (who then used several pseudonyms such as Nikki and Robin, before finally sticking to Anna Nicole) was discovered by a photographer, and quickly realized that she could use her body as a career tool. Since her childhood dream was to become the next Marilyn Monroe (her idol), Anna was inspired to make a name for herself.

More on Anna Nicole Smith here, AskMen.com - Anna Nicole Smith pics

latinaforever · February 8th, 2007, 08:20 PM

to a peaceful journey.
r.i.p.

Works WAY to Hard · February 8th, 2007, 11:30 PM

R.i.p.

JuicyLucy · February 8th, 2007, 11:33 PM

I can't believe more people are gossiping about her on the death thread than paying respects.

Mira · February 8th, 2007, 11:41 PM

RIP Anna. May you choose the light. Hope you already have!

JuicyLucy · February 8th, 2007, 11:42 PM

I feel awful, I can't stop going to the other thread aswell and cracking inappropriate jokes.

cindiak · February 8th, 2007, 11:43 PM

I hope you finally found the peace that eluded you here on earth.

Mira · February 8th, 2007, 11:52 PM

I changed my avatar for a few days, after finding a really good and beautiful photo of her dressed in white. Like the Tony Hicks article said, she was stunningly beautiful and quite different in the early days.

misskris · February 8th, 2007, 11:59 PM

I am so glad that people are taking her passing seriously. I hope she finds peace and comfort in death. It would be my hope that she has reunited with her son, and continues to watch over he daughter.

JuicyLucy · February 9th, 2007, 12:38 AM

That's a stunning photograph of her, Mira. She was extremely photogenic in her early days, especially as a young model for Guess.

Mira · February 9th, 2007, 12:45 AM

Here's another one

IMO too much makeup but it's a nice shot

JuicyLucy · February 9th, 2007, 12:50 AM

That's a gorgeous shot.
She really did resemble her idol, Marilyn Monroe. Atleast in some photographs.

nycgirly · February 9th, 2007, 02:40 AM

RIP Anna and Daniel.......so sad

Raspberry gashes · February 9th, 2007, 03:13 AM

She was very beautiful, and I used to get enjoyment out of watching her show.

PrettyGirl · February 9th, 2007, 03:21 AM

I think Anna Nicole had a prettier face than Marilyn Monroe. I don't think they resembled each other at all, except for the platinum blonde hair.

Oddly enough, I always liked Anna. I was one of her sappy defenders whenever negative things were written about her in the press. Her death is such a damn shame.