20/20 Tragic Beauty Airs August 2 2024 on ABC

“20/20” will air a special episode on August 2, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. EDT on ABC, revisiting the life and legacy of Anna Nicole Smith.

The two-hour program explores Anna Nicole’s rise to fame, her life in the spotlight, and the tragic details surrounding her death. The episode features a poignant journey with her then 14-year-old daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, and her father, Larry Birkhead, as they visit key locations from Anna Nicole’s past. This includes a trip to Mexia, Texas, where Anna Nicole spent part of her childhood, and visits to Los Angeles where they explore sentimental locations and discover memorabilia from her career.

“20/20” co-anchor Deborah Roberts leads the reporting, offering a comprehensive look through interviews with those closest to Anna Nicole and archival material from ABC News. The program also examines the contrast between Anna Nicole’s public persona and her private life as Vickie Lynn Smith, highlighting the unanswered questions about her death.

Release Date & Time: 9:01 PM Friday 2 August 2024 on ABC

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