Gypsy Rose Blanchard at An Evening With Lifetime: Conversations On Controversies FYC Event

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Under Fire For Song Choice In Latest Video

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By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on September 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM EDT

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from prison in December after serving eight and a half years behind bars for her involvement in her mother's murder.

The 33-year-old, who is believed to be a victim of Munchausen by proxy, pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Dee Dee Blanchard in 2016.

After being released from prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard rose to fame, gaining millions of followers on social media.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Blasted For Song Choice In Latest Instagram Video

Gypsy Rose shared a video on her Instagram as she modeled her outfit and baby bump to a song with the lyrics, "See how I come to work? ... Very considerate, very approachable, very demure."

However, people quickly pointed out the irony of the song choice, given that she does not have a job.

"But she doesn't go to work though. That's what the lyrics are about. How ironic lol," one user commented. "You work??? LOL," another wrote.

"Work where and what?" a third expressed as a fourth echoed, "You don't work though?"

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Does Not Have A Job

Gypsy Rose Blanchard takes a selfie
Instagram | Gypsy Rose Blanchard

After seeing her latest Instagram video, another social media user shared their thoughts in a lengthy comment. "Millions of people who are on parole have to get a real job and don't get to profit off of their crime. Millions of pregnant women have to work until the week they are due," they said. "But you're out here making a joke out of the justice system and continually conning people. It's absolutely ridiculous."

Shortly after being released from prison, Gypsy said she wanted to get a 9 to 5 job.

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"I think everything has been very hyped up, and I've had wonderful opportunities, but I don't see those lasting, and I think there comes a time where I have to make a choice," she told Entertainment Tonight in May. "And that is, when do I say enough is enough? And I think after so long of having my name in the spotlight, that time is coming really soon."

"Part of me is like, maybe I should just go work at McDonald's. I love those French fries!" she told the outlet. "I don't know. But I do like retail, too. Maybe something at the mall, like makeup or Sephora or something — because I love makeup."

"When things calm down and I have no obligations, I do want to get a 9 to 5, but first I have to learn the things that get me there," she added. However, she has yet to land a job.

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What About The Advocacy Work?

Gypsy Rose Blanchard in red blazer at An Evening With Lifetime: Conversations On Controversies FYC Event
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Shortly after she was released from prison, Gypsy said that she wanted to do advocacy work.

“Coming out and having this massive amount of social media followers gives a segue so I can start working on my advocacy work and bring more awareness to mental health issues, sexual abuse, physical abuse," she said, per Forbes. "I feel like I’ve experienced a little bit of everything so I definitely want to share what I have gained in wisdom and guidance, and just be a guiding light for anyone who feels they are in a hopeless, helpless place.”

However, she has yet to advertise any advocacy work, leaving fans upset.

"When does the advocating for victims of FDIA start…..?" one fan asked on her latest Instagram video. "That would be considered work."

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard To Take On The Role Of Being A Mom

Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Ken Urker at their baby gender reveal party
Instagram | Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In July, Gypsy announced that she was expecting her first child with Ken Urker.

"When I found out that I was pregnant, none of anything else mattered; the drama on social media, the feud between the creator and me, and all of that drama, it just all faded. It didn't matter anymore," she said in her video announcement. "All that matters is that I'm healthy, the baby is healthy, and the relationship with Ken is healthy."

Gypsy Rose Blanchard To Release A Memoir

Gypsy Rose Blanchard takes a selfie
Instagram | Gypsy Rose Blanchard

While she may not have a 9 to 5 job, Gypsy Rose considers herself an author as she is preparing to tell her story in an upcoming memoir, "My Time to Stand."

“I am in love with the title of my book not only because it addresses the question I get most, but because in our pain and struggle we can find what it is that we want to stand for,” she shared in a statement to People Magazine. “That inside our stories, if we dare to sit in the stillness of them, our purpose can be revealed. And we all have a purpose. That’s what I hope people will take away from my book.”

"'My Time to Stand' is about reclaiming my footing so others can be inspired to walk a life of purpose and meaning and build a future sturdy enough so others can stand for something, too," she said.

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