Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in the murder of her mother Dee Dee Blanchard, announced her pregnancy with boyfriend Ken Urker in July 2024. Blanchard shared a mirror selfie on Instagram showcasing her baby bump at 11 weeks pregnant, dressed in workout attire. The pregnancy was unexpected but both Blanchard and Urker were excited to embrace the journey of parenthood as they awaited the arrival of their child in January 2025. Despite her troubled past, Blanchard expressed enthusiasm about becoming a mother and starting a family with Urker.
Blanchard was released from prison in December 2023 after serving seven years for her role in the murder of her mother. She had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2015, while her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn was sentenced to life without parole for first-degree murder in 2018. As Blanchard prepared for life outside of prison, she spoke about her desire to have children, expressing confidence in her abilities as a mother and her belief that Ken would be a wonderful father. After experiencing various challenges in her romantic life, including a marriage to Ryan Scott Anderson and subsequent divorce, Blanchard reunited with Ken Urker, whom she had previously been engaged to.
Blanchard opened up about her complicated romantic history and the dynamics surrounding her relationships with Anderson and Urker. She acknowledged that the end of her marriage to Anderson was not directly related to her connection with Urker, but rather an underlying insecurity that had persisted for a long time. Blanchard revealed that she had maintained feelings for Urker throughout her marriage to Anderson, but put them aside to focus on her relationship at that time. Despite the challenges and emotional complexities surrounding her past relationships, Blanchard claimed that her decision to leave Anderson was not solely motivated by her feelings for Urker, but rather the realization that she and Urker still harbored love for each other.
The announcement of Blanchard’s pregnancy marked a new chapter in her life as she embraced the prospect of motherhood with her partner, Ken Urker. Despite the tumultuous relationships and difficult circumstances she had faced in the past, Blanchard remained optimistic about the future and expressed her belief that she would be a good mother. As she moved forward with Urker by her side, Blanchard looked forward to the birth of their child in the coming months and the opportunity to create a loving and nurturing environment for their growing family. Through her journey of healing, growth, and personal transformation, Blanchard remained hopeful for the future and the joy that awaited her as she embarked on this next stage of her life.
