Anna Nicole Smith: TRIMSPA or Slim-Fast?

Written by Deloris Jones

Tuesday, 13 February 2007

After a reported burglary at Anna Nicole Smith’s mansion in the Bahamas, pictures have surfaced showing what Smith kept in her refrigerator. The photos show many Slim-Fast food products as well as multiple bottles of liquid Methadone. It is uncertain whether these pictures were staged or if the TRIMSPA spokeswoman was in violation of her agreement with the weight loss product.

TRIMSPA President Alex Goen appeared on Court TV to clarify that Smith would be in violation of her contract for having Slim-Fast Products in her possession. "It would definitely be a violation... it would definitely be one of those things we would question,” he said. “We would not want her taking any other weight loss products."

TRIMSPA has come under question since Anna Nicole passed away last week. After losing 60lbs. and stepping back into the spotlight a few years ago, Smith attributed her weight loss to TRIMSPA. Why would Smith have Slim-Fast products if TRIMSPA really worked? And could this unhealthy lifestyle of popping diet pills be to blame for her death?

Bodog.com has posted odds on who will a court ordered paternity test reveal is the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby Dannielynn?

Larry Birkhead: 2/3

Howard K. Stern: 10/11

Other: 6/1

Goen realizes the negative impact the photos may have on his weight loss product. He does question the authenticity of the photos though stating, “As far as the Slim Fast goes, I mean you have to look at that picture and kind of question it. All the bottles seemed to be pointed in the proper direction so there's a good shot of it. I understand this picture has been authenticated, but by who?"

Goen says he never saw Anna Nicole Smith take another weight loss product or drugs. He did admit that he might have seen her have a few too many drinks, but nothing to indicate she had a serious problem.

Alex Goen was not just Smith’s boss, he was also her friend. He has posted this message on the TRIMSPA website:

Whippany, NJ, February 8, 2007 – Today, Anna Nicole Smith’s grief stricken and tumultuous personal life came to an end. Anna came to our Company as a customer, but she departs it as a friend. While life for Anna Nicole was not easy these past few months, she held dear her husband, Howard K. Stern, her daughter, Dannielynn Hope, her most cherished friends, beloved dogs, and finally, her work with TRIMSPA.

Anna knew both the joy of giving life, and the heartache of losing a child. We pray that she is granted the peace that eluded her more recent days on earth, and that she find comfort in the presence of her son, Daniel.

It is still not clear what was the cause of Anna Nicole Smith’s death. Toxicology results will be available in a few weeks. A paternity hearing is scheduled for February 20th to determine the fate of Smith’s daughter, 5-month old Dannielynn Hope.