This newfound distrust leads Gypsy Rose to discover that her mother had fabricated her extensive medical history – Gypsy Rose was never even sick to begin with. Gypsy Rose had been confined to a wheelchair for most of her life due to a multitude of illnesses and ailments, and Dee Dee had dedicated her entire life to taking care of her sick daughter.Īs the show progresses, Gypsy Rose begins to crave independence and her relationship with her mother quickly deteriorates.
In March, Hulu dropped “The Act.” This gripping true crime series is based on the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the events leading up to the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.