Anna Nicole Smith, a symbol of 1990s glamour, captivated the public with her striking looks and controversial life. Born into poverty and raised by her aunt after her parents’ divorce, Anna’s early years were marked by hardship.

At 16, she married and had a son, but the marriage quickly ended in separation. She turned to stripping, where she met 89-year-old billionaire Howard Marshall in 1991.

Their relationship, which she described as the first time anyone truly loved her, propelled her into the spotlight.

By 1992, Anna was a Playboy model, and in 1994, she married Marshall, gaining worldwide attention.

After his passing in 1995, she inherited nearly $500 million, though legal battles over the fortune would last for years.

Despite her fame, Anna’s life took a tragic turn. She struggled with depression and weight gain, and in 2006, her son Daniel passed from over dose. Just months later, Anna herself passed from overdose at 39.

Her life became the subject of multiple films, highlighting her rise to fame and subsequent downfall.

Despite the scandal, Anna often compared herself to Marilyn Monroe, seeing her story as a modern-day Cinderella tragedy.