Anna Nicole Driven by Ford in New Movie

Anna Nicole Smith may be in heaven, but she's also connecting with the stars, as in "Dancing With." Former contestant Willa Ford will play the sometimes lucid, sometimes not, former Playboy Playmate.
Anna Nicole Smith and Willa Ford
Ford has signed on to star in "Anna Nicole," and shooting begins next week. It's about Smith's rise from exotic dancer to reality-show-diet-spokesmodel stardom, from her late teens up until her death in February at age 39. Meanwhile, a thinly-veiled fictionalization of Smith on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" will feature actress Kristy Swanson as an Anna-alike.

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31. Jenny McCarthy is a way better match to play Anna Nicole Smith, Willa Ford dosn't have enough Comic Timing to natural pull off the way Anna Nicole Smith actted in front of the Cameras....Bad Choice, it will not be believable enough for people! ! ! Jenna Jamison, would have been a better choice then Willa Ford, you need someone that POPS on Screen, and Willa Ford seems to be very ordinary! Bad choice in my opinon but I guess we'll see!

Posted at 1:09PM on Apr 11th 2007 by jh

32. To #24. The answer to why a movie is being made so soon after Annas death is obvious. It is money, honey. A bunch of greedy jackasses.

Posted at 12:47PM on Apr 11th 2007 by amanda

33. ALICIA SILVERSTONE SHOULD PLAY ANS !!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:52PM on Apr 11th 2007 by i know who can play her

34. I'm not saying FORD is not as beautiful, she is a pretty girl. But I don't think they really look alike.. maybe the 'gums' shwoing when they smile? However make-up and lighting, clothes, hair, can do a lot, so I' guess we just have to wait and see..

However i did think JENNY MCCARTHY (sp) was a better pick.

Posted at 12:57PM on Apr 11th 2007 by DANI

35. Gross! That is the last person I would think could play Anna Nicole! I can't believe Mike Modano is marrying that woman! I thought Jenny McCarthy would be perfect!

Posted at 12:59PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Leslie

36. They could have done better, Willa is not nearly pretty enough, but a whole hellofalot better than your pick (Tori Spelling). Your staff had to have been smoking crack when they suggested THAT!
I still say Jay Mohr should play Larry, even though he isn't as handsome, there is still a strong look there--- especially with added makeup.

Posted at 12:59PM on Apr 11th 2007 by TJ

37. I thought Jenny Macarthy was the best choice, and I thought her comments about that were completely disrespectful. She said that she would never be interested in playing "that woman" and rolled her eyes. Jenny isn't known for being smart! What a joke she is.

I think Charlize Theron could pull it off. Both 5'11" and both blond. With hair and makeup, Charlize could be believable. She is an awesome actress.

Posted at 1:19PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Carrington

38. Google images of Melissa Peterman who plays on Reba she is perfect. actions and all.

Posted at 9:11PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Patty

39. Anna's sister was just on Banfield and Ford saying she was molested by their dad and that he had spent time in jail because of it. Anna's story is probably true about being molested.

Posted at 1:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by imo

40. Very recently at a Playboy Party for former Playmates, Hugh Hefner was comparing Pam Anderson to Marilyn Monroe. Why ??????????? isn't she being considered for the role of Anna Nicole????????

Posted at 2:02PM on Apr 11th 2007 by skbeauty

41. Anna was beautiful, but she did not rise to the moment, she spent much of her life out of control, I see no need for a movie. Why are we trying to make her look like something now that she is dead. Speaking of heaven, you must except Jesus Christ as your personal savior in order to enter into the Kingdom of God, and I can only hope that she did, if not she is in HELL< and that is according to the word of God. The word says that you will know my people by the fruit that they bare, and that is all I have to say about that, you can judge the fruit but not the person. I hope that she did make it to heaven. RAP

Posted at 5:32PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Reita Perdue

42. She is a lot prettier than Anna IMO and not quite trashy enough. Paris Hilton is useless and trashy, just put her in a fat suit.

Posted at 4:06PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Anna WHO?

43. Willa Ford? WTF????? Willa Ford looks absolutley nothing like Anna..Willa is not pretty and can she even act? I am so disappointed, i was looking forward to this movie, now I am not. Kristy Swanson does look like Anna, she should of played Anna not Willa. Willa Ford? Is she gonna get a face transplant before they start production? How about a boob job? This is stupid. They should of got either Kristy Swanson, Erika Eleniak, or even Pam Anderson or Jenna Jameson to play her, a blonde bombshell..Not Willa Ford, whoever she is.

Posted at 2:13PM on Apr 11th 2007 by BROOKE

44. who authorized this? And who's getting paid for the story? This is Dannilyn's property is this going into a trust for her or is it paying the bastard that killed her Mother and Brother?
I think these are the things that Vergie and Larry need to discuss since Howie should be out of the picture now. No will no marriage no child, your history Howard move on to your next beautiful meal ticket and introduce her to your little friend(chorale hydrate). Also introduce her to Kris.

Posted at 2:13PM on Apr 11th 2007 by I HATE HOWARD

45. Who signed the agreement to have this movie made? Who is reaping the $$$$$$$ from the movie????????

Just curious~~~~~~~~~~~~

Posted at 2:14PM on Apr 11th 2007 by nana

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