‘This Is Really You?!’: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Unveils Before-and-After Photos of Her Transformation 14 Years Apart

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is fully living her “pretty girl era.” Her latest social media posts have set the internet ablaze, showcasing her dramatic journey of reinvention and love.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard surprised fans with a side-by-side photo on Instagram and TikTok. On Instagram, she captioned, “There is a beauty in the struggle of overcoming your past. #selflove” while on Tiktok, she wrote, “Stay positive, there is always hope.”

In the left image, at 18, she wore a pink bonnet, jacket, blue shirt, and pajamas while in a wheelchair. In the right photo, at 32, she confidently posed in a sleeveless black shirt with blonde hair and a tattoo. These images astonished netizens.

A user expressed shock and exclaimed, “This is really you?!” Another remarked on her youthful appearance, writing, “YOUR 32 I THOUGHT YOU WERE 25.” Others celebrated her progress and newfound confidence.

One admirer wrote, “Gorgeous before and after,” while another, noticing a possible altered effect on Gypsy Rose’s face, encouraged her to stay authentic, “Turn off the filters on the pic just be you.”

Some applauded Gypsy Rose’s growth and resilience. One supporter wrote, “The growth proud of you beautiful,” while another praised her new look, “Wow you look great lov your blond suits you.”

Several commenters acknowledged her journey, emphasizing how far she had come since her troubled past. One message summarized the supportive sentiment, “You have come a long way. You should be so proud of yourself.”

Gypsy Rose’s social media update followed her appearance at a Lifetime FYC event on May 1, 2024, where she debuted her new look after undergoing plastic surgery. She underwent nose surgery, which made the online world continues to buzz with commentary.

One observer quipped, “New nose, new hair, new man,” while another dissected, “1 eye is bigger than the other. Blonde hair just doesn’t do anything for her. Just my opinion folks.”

Skepticism lingered as well. One netizen said, “I don’t see anything new,” while another asked, “[There’s] No difference?” Someone else speculated about Gypsy Rose’s finances and wondered, “Where is she getting all this money from?”

Yet amidst the chatter, admiration shone through. One user said of Gypsy Rose, “She looks pretty.” Another stated, “Looking good be happy and live your lif3.”

In April, she admitted in an interview that she reshaped her nose to address a “bump” that had long troubled her. She shared a similar sentiment in the trailer episode of the series, “Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up.”

Aware of the celebrity’s past struggles and her desire to achieve a feminine-looking nose, Gypsy Rose’s friend Nadiya Vizier expressed her concern that increased public attention could lead to renewed attempts to dictate her pal’s image.

Nadiya urged people to respect Gypsy Rose’s decision to undergo surgery and let her live her life. “Let her learn from it. I feel like in a way, people are still trying to control her,” Nadiya said.

Additionally, Gypsy Rose also had her teeth corrected. TMZ reported she beamed with a new set of porcelain teeth, confidently showing off her radiant smile at a Walmart in Galliano, Louisiana. She once had silver teeth that reflected her past struggles.

Gypsy Rose’s dental problems were a result of her late mother, Dee Dee Blanchard’s abuse. Dee Dee tricked doctors into believing that Gypsy was seriously ill, leading them to perform unnecessary procedures.

Dee Dee’s abuse involved applying a numbing cream to Gypsy’s gums, prompting doctors to remove her salivary glands and leaving her teeth vulnerable to decay. She also made Gypsy take Tegretol, a medication for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, despite her daughter not having epilepsy.

Realizing that she never had epilepsy was pivotal for Gypsy Rose to understand her mother’s deception, marking the start of her journey toward healing. Now, she is fully embracing her “pretty girl era.”

Gypsy Rose said, “I think that I’m entering into a new era in my life, definitely, having learned a lot about me over these last four months.” She is now committed to moving forward, embracing her identity, and discovering more about herself.

She emphasized the importance of showcasing her transformation from the person she was in prison to who she is today. Gypsy Rose was arrested in 2015, along with her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn, for the murder of her mother.

She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2016 and received a 10-year prison sentence. However, she was granted early release and left prison in December 2023.

Along with her newfound freedom, Gypsy Rose is now in a relationship with her ex-fiancé, Ken Urker. Accorfing to TMZ, the two first connected through a prison pen pal program while she was still incarcerated, getting engaged in April 2019. However, they eventually called off the engagement.

She later formed a relationship with another pen pal, Ryan Anderson. In July 2022, she and Ryan married in a ceremony behind bars, but she eventually filed for divorce.

She also claimed she was not responsible for the dissolution of their marriage and asked that the court deny Ryan spousal support. After the split and the restraining order, Ryan broke his silence in a video on TikTok, thanking his followers for their support.

Gypsy Rose’s estranged husband promised that more details would be revealed in the former convict’s self-titled series and that he’d share further updates on TikTok soon.

Amid their ongoing divorce, TMZ later reported that Gypsy and Ken rekindled their romance at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans, with photos and videos showing them swaying to the music and sharing a kiss.

Now that she is back in Ken’s arms, Gypsy and Ken’s recent reconnection, she told TMZ, “After reconnecting earlier this month, we realized that our love for each other is simply undeniable, and life is too short to not take a chance.”

She added, “We have a history that made for the perfect foundation for a new beginning. We are together and in a wonderful place in our relationship. We know it’s going to be a long road ahead, but we’re excited about the future.”