Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reveals The Biggest 'Culture Shock' Since Being 'Free'
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on May 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM EDT
Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gone full "glam girl" as she goes through a massive transformation following her time in prison. In the past week she's been seen in a lot of new videos with makeup artist Alexis Oakley, and today she talked about the biggest 'culture shock' she's experienced.
The 32-year-old spent the last eight and a half years behind bars for her involvement in her mother's murder. After being released on parole, she tries adjusting to the new norm.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard: Life After Prison
As The Blast previously reported, Gypsy Rose Blanchard rose to fame after she was released from prison on parole. Her story has gained significant attention due to her troubling past.
Gypsy's mom, Dee Dee Blanchard, is believed to have had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder where the caretaker of a child, most often a mother, either makes up fake symptoms or causes real symptoms to make it look like the child is sick.
In this case, Dee Dee used Gypsy as a poster child and convinced many people, including doctors, that she suffered from a variety of severe illnesses. Some of the things Dee Dee claimed Gypsy had included leukemia, sleep apnea, and muscular dystrophy, leading her to use a wheelchair and requiring constant care.
Gypsy eventually realized that was not actually sick and felt the only way out was to get rid of her mom. She and her then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, conspired to murder her mother. The plan was carried out in June 2015.
She served her time behind bars and is now out on parole, trying to adjust to everyday life.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Talks 'Culture Shock'
Makeup artist Alexis Oakley had the honor of giving Gypsy Rose a complete makeover, turning her into a "glam girl."
In a newly uploaded TikTok video, Gypsy and Alexis chat about Gen Z's language, how to apply makeup and how Gypsy feels like a "time capsule in 2014."
Oakley asked Blanchard what the biggest 'culture shock' has been for her since her release from prison.
"Gen Z has a whole language," the 32-year-old tells Alexis after being asked what's been the most difficult thing to adjust to in life after prison. "I didn't know what 'slay' or 'mother' [meant.]"
As Alexis continues to do her makeup, Gypsy looks at herself, noticing that her eyebrows "look so good." She inquired about makeup application so she can do her makeup once she returns to Louisiana.
Alexis Oakley Takes Gypsy Rose Blanchard To Sephora For The First Time
Gypsy Rose then confessed to Alexis that she had never been to Sephora before, which made Alexis really excited that she got to take her to the makeup store for the first time.
As the two explored the store, Alexis explained contouring to Gypsy and how "it makes such a big difference."
"It just snatches you up," she told the 32-year-old while in Sephora.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Jumps On 'Espresso' TikTok Trend
The 32-year-old is having fun with TikTok as she adjusts to life after prison. She has made several videos using popular songs, including Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso.' Wearing a hot pink dress, Gypsy Rose lip-syncs the iconic lyrics as she poses for the camera.
"She [is] living her best life, y'all," one of her fans commented. Another pointed out, "You are glowing."
"Omg, that glow-up was insane, girl," a third said.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Gets New Teeth And A New Nose
A few weeks ago, Gypsy decided to replace her silver teeth with new white porcelain caps. She also got a nose job, telling PEOPLE, "I’m going through a personal transformation journey currently and that includes a physical one, too. Wish me luck with my surgery and watch the whole thing this summer on 'Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up,'" which will air on Lifetime in June.
Ahead of the surgery, one of Gypsy's friends told the outlet, "The main thing is that she wanted a more feminine-looking nose. She just wants to fix it up and give it a more feminine look."
It's clear Gypsy is finding herself again and is becoming more confident after her troubling childhood.