Gypsy Rose Blanchard loves her some Ryan Scott Anderson!
The 32-year-old who’s known for her involvement in a high-profile criminal case, recently revealed the overwhelming attention she received from men during her time in prison. However, despite the numerous suitors vying for her affection, Gypsy’s heart was set on one person – her husband, Ryan Scott Anderson. In an exclusive glimpse into the Lifetime series, “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard,” Gypsy talks about her unwavering love for Ryan and the unique bond they share.
Ryan Scott Anderson’s journey into Gypsy’s life began in 2020 when he reached out to her after making a promise to a female coworker. Ryan had agreed to write to Gypsy if his coworker sent a letter to Joe Exotic from the infamous “Tiger King” series. Little did he know that this seemingly casual act would lead to a deep and lasting connection with Gypsy. While speaking with ET ahead of the release of the series, Gypsy rose said, “Well, Ryan’s from Louisiana, and I’m originally from Louisiana. [When] I saw that, I’m kinda like, ‘Hey, someone from my home state,’ so I wrote him a letter back. We became friends and, of course, more than friends and then now we’re married,” she told the outlet.
Gypsy went on to confess that over 250 men reached out to her “from all countries,” wanting to date her while she was behind bars, but Ryan stood out.
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While speaking about the six-part documentary that features interviews with Gypsy conducted over 18 months while she was in prison, she shared “My purpose for doing this documentary is really just to shed light on mental health awareness,” Gypsy told ET. “I want to share with others what I’ve been through because if somebody out there is watching this, they can see me and know that they’re not alone. Because when I was living with my mother, I felt very alone. I always say that if I had someone to tell me, ‘Hey, it’s safe to talk to someone and tell them that you’re struggling. Tell them that your home situation is bad. Tell them you’re being abused,’ I wouldn’t have committed my crime. So that’s why it’s important for me to share my story.”
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard gained significant media attention due to her involvement in a highly publicized criminal case. Born in 1991, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was raised by her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, who portrayed her as severely ill and disabled. However, it was later revealed that Gypsy’s mother had been fabricating her medical conditions and subjecting her to unnecessary medical treatments and surgeries.
In 2015, Gypsy Rose Blanchard conspired with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, to murder her mother. The motive behind the crime was believed to be a desperate attempt to escape the abuse and manipulation she had endured for years. The case gained widespread attention and sparked discussions about Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of child abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates or fabricates medical conditions in a child for personal gain.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and served our her prison sentence.
She was finally released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.