See photos of Gypsy Rose Blanchard before and after her arrest.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in northwest Missouri on December 28, 2023, is one of the most well-known faces in true crime today. She spent seven years in prison for her role in her mother’s murder. Gypsy Rose is believed to have been a victim of Munchausen by proxy syndrome and spent years believing she was seriously ill. Her mother had convinced her she suffered from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and more.
Scroll through the gallery below to see photos of the now-32-year-old over the years and learn more about the chilling case surrounding the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard.
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A Young Gypsy Rose
Lifetime/Courtesy of the Blanchard Family
Gypsy was born on July 27, 1991, in Raceland, Louisiana, to mom Dee Dee Blanchard and dad Rod Blanchard.
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Gypsy Rose and Mom Dee Dee Blanchard
Lifetime/Courtesy of the Blanchard Family
Gypsy was raised by her mother, Dee Dee. Throughout Gypsy’s childhood, Dee Dee falsely convinced friends, family, and medical professionals that Gypsy suffered from several illnesses, including muscular dystrophy and leukemia.
Dee Dee routinely shaved Gypsy’s head, administered medications she didn’t need, and forced her to use a wheelchair despite Gypsy being able to walk. Dee Dee suffered from Munchausen by Proxy, a condition in which a caretaker or guardian makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make a child look sick.
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Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Their Home Built by Habitat for Humanity
Lifetime/Courtesy of the Blanchard Family
Gypsy and her mom, Dee Dee, lived together in a home purchased from Habitat for Humanity after the pair moved to Springfield, Missouri, from Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina in 2006.
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Gypsy Rose and Dad Rod Blanchard
Lifetime/Courtesy of the Blanchard Family
Dee Dee convinced Gypsy’s father, Rod, that Gypsy was sick as well. However, following Dee Dee’s murder and Gypsy’s arrest in 2015, everyone was made aware of the truth.
Gypsy’s then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, stabbed Dee Dee 17 times after the pair, who met online, plotted her murder together. They then fled to Wisconsin.
Come July 2016, Gypsy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the stabbing death of her mother. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Nicholas Godejohn was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus an additional 25 years for armed criminal action.
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Gypsy Rose in Prison
Lifetime/Courtesy of the Blanchard Family
Gypsy Rose is set to be released from prison on December 28, 2023. Part I of The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard premieres on January 5, 2024, on Lifetime and will offer viewers a deeper look into her truth.
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First Selfie of Freedom
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
Following Gypsy’s release, she immediately took to social media to share her newfound freedom.
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More Selfies
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
The former inmate quickly grew her social media presence, amassing millions of followers across all platforms in just hours.
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Sharing Her New Look
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
Gypsy showed off her eyelashes, nails, and hairstyle following her prison stint.
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Husband Time
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
Gypsy and her husband, Ryan Anderson, have been packing on the PDA since her return.
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Happy 2024!
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
The lovebirds said goodbye to 2023 with a sweet kiss — and made sure to document it for social media.
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Family
Courtesy of Gypsy Rose Blanchard-Anderson/Instagram
Gypsy has also been spending plenty of time with her dad’s side of the family.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard With Her Husband in NYC
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard walked into The View on January 5. She was accompanied by her husband Ryan.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard in NYC
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard waves to photographers while walking into The View on January 5. She held hands with her husband Ryan.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Heading to ‘The View’
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard looked chic as she headed to The View. She wore a gray sweater and a black leather shirt.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard at Lifetime Event
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard attended The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard premiere on January 5 in New York City. The 3-part docuseries airs January 5 to 7 on Lifetime.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson
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Ryan Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard cuddled up at The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard premiere on January 5. Gypsy could be seen rocking her wedding ring.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Premiere Look
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard looked pretty in a black lace mini dress at The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in New York City. This marked her first time in the Big Apple.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ryan Anderson Kiss
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Check out that PDA! Ryan Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard shared a sweet kiss on the premiere carpet for The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
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