Gypsy Rose Blanchard becomes overnight internet star after prison release
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard has amassed millions of followers on social media since she was released from prison last week. She served eight years for her role in killing her mother.
"Hey everyone, this is Gypsy. I'm finally free!" Blanchard said in a video posted to her Instagram page, which now has 6.1 million followers, after her release. "I just want to send a quick video to thank everyone for the massive amount of support that I've been getting on social media. Everyone has been really, really nice and supportive. I really appreciate that." Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Email tips to audrey.conklin@fox.com or on Twitter at @audpants.
Blanchard has also been promoting her upcoming book with co-authors Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani titled "Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom," set to be released Jan. 9, as well as her three-night Lifetime special, "The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard," set to premiere between Friday and Sunday.