Anna Nicole Smith, born Vickie Lynn Hogan, was an American model, actress, and television personality known for her striking resemblance to Marilyn Monroe and her tumultuous personal life. Here is a timeline of her significant events and milestones from birth to her untimely death in 2007.
Main Milestones
Birth
November 28, 1967
Anna Nicole Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Houston, Texas, to Virgie Tabers Arthur and Donald Eugene Hogan. She was primarily raised by her mother in Mexia, Texas.
Dropped Out of High School
1984
Smith dropped out of Mexia High School after attending at least one semester of ninth grade and not completing a whole term of tenth grade.
First Marriage
1985
At the age of 17, Smith married Billy Smith, a cook at a local fried chicken restaurant. They had a son named Daniel in 1986 but divorced in 1993.
Playboy Debut
May 1992
Smith appeared as a centerfold in Playboy magazine under her real name, Vicki Smith. The positive response led to her signing a Playmate contract and later changing her name to Anna Nicole Smith.
Playmate of the Year
1993
Anna Nicole Smith was named Playmate of the Year, a significant milestone in her modeling career that propelled her to mainstream fame.
Second Marriage
1994
Smith married 89-year-old billionaire J. Howard Marshall, sparking speculation that she married him for his money, which she denied. Marshall died in 1995, leading to a lengthy legal battle over his estate.
Reality TV Show
2002-2004
Smith starred in her own reality TV show, 'The Anna Nicole Show,' which followed her daily activities and showcased her quirky personality.
TrimSpa Spokesperson
2003
Smith became a spokesperson for TrimSpa, a diet product company, and lost a significant amount of weight, which garnered her major press attention.
Death
February 8, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith died in Hollywood, Florida, due to a combined drug intoxication, marking the end of her tumultuous and highly publicized life.
