Larry Birkhead opposes Anna Nicole Smith doctor biopic

Larry Birkhead, the father of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, has publicly condemned an upcoming biopic about the late model's physician, calling the project exploitative and harmful to his family. The film, "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor," is based on the 2017 memoir of Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and is scheduled for release on October 16.

In an interview published on July 9, Birkhead stated that neither he nor his 19-year-old daughter, Dannielynn, support the production. He said they object to their lives being used as characters in a movie centered on a doctor who was once entrusted with Smith's care. Birkhead claimed he has had conversations with Kapoor and his representatives, warning them of the emotional distress the film could cause, particularly for Dannielynn. He also alleged that Kapoor had previously promised his days of seeking publicity were over.

Smith died from an accidental drug overdose in February 2007 at age 39. In the years following her death, Dr. Kapoor was investigated and charged with several crimes related to prescribing drugs. He was acquitted on all counts in 2010 after an autopsy determined the methadone he prescribed was not a contributing factor in her death.