Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is under fire after participating in a viral TikTok trend where she appeared to joke about her mother’s murder. The 34-year-old, who served eight years in prison for her role in Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard’s 2015 killing, joined influencer Natalie Reynolds in the “We Listen, and We Don’t Judge” challenge — a trend where participants confess embarrassing or shocking moments.
The Viral Video
In the clip, Blanchard recited: “I went to prison for eight and a half years because I…” before making a choking noise and crossing her arms in an “X,” finishing with “… my own mom.” Reynolds reacted with mock surprise, while Blanchard reminded her, “Hey, we listen, and we don’t judge.”
Online Reaction
The video quickly went viral, sparking outrage across social media.
- One user commented: “Man this is not funny this is just bad.”
- Another wrote: “She said it too casually.”
- Others criticized the “lack of remorse,” while some mocked the trend itself, quipping: “We listen and we call the judge.”
Blanchard’s Past
Blanchard pleaded guilty in 2016 to conspiring with her then-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn to kill her mother. Godejohn was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Dee Dee, 48, allegedly suffered from factitious disorder imposed on another (formerly known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy), forcing Gypsy to pretend she was disabled and chronically ill.
Their story was dramatized in Hulu’s The Act (2019), starring Patricia Arquette and Joey King.
Life After Prison
Since her release in 2024, Blanchard’s personal life has remained in the spotlight. She married Ryan Scott Anderson in 2022 before separating in 2024. Later, she reunited with ex-fiancé Ken Urker, and the couple welcomed a daughter, Aurora, in December 2024. Blanchard has also appeared on Life After Lock Up, where she addressed rumors about Child Protective Services, insisting her child was safe.
The Bigger Picture
While Blanchard has attempted to rebuild her life, the TikTok video reignited debate over her public persona and whether her approach trivializes the gravity of her past. For many, the clip crossed a line, raising questions about accountability, remorse, and the ethics of viral trends.
