Joey King stars as Gypsy Rose, a healthy young girl forced into a life of severe chronic illness at the hands of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Watch: The Act The Act Cast Joey King as Gypsy Rose Blanchard In what many consider the darkest coming-of-age story ever told, The Act is an Emmy Award Ⓡ -winning Hulu Original limited series based on the true crimes of Dee Dee Blanchard (Patricia Arquette) and her daughter, Gypsy Rose (Joey King).Īll Hulu subscribers have access to exclusive extras, including behind-the-scenes footage and the process of transforming Joey King into Gypsy Rose. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply. *Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Want to learn more about Gypsy Rose’s story? Stream the new Lifetime* documentary series and more Gypsy Rose Blanchard movies, TV shows, and documentaries on Hulu - here’s how. When it comes to the famously tragic and complex case of Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter, Gypsy Rose, parental betrayal ultimately led to murder. But what happens when the mother abuses that trust?
In the mother-child relationship, children typically trust their mothers to protect them at all costs.