ICYMI: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Influencer Era

Candice Lim is joined by Vox culture reporter Aja Romano to explain
the rapid social media rise of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. On
December 28, 2023, Blanchard was released from prison after serving
eight years following the brutal murder of her mother. Almost
immediately, Blanchard became a social media celebrity who
currently has more than 8 million followers on Instagram and 9
million followers on TikTok. But Blanchard’s internet presence
raises questions about the way social
media treats prisoners who have left the carceral system
and whether the overwhelming support for Blanchard is warranted.
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