Chloë Sevigny as Mel Hutches, Lacey's mother who is an original character in the show based on Amy Pinegar. AnnaSophia Robb as Lacey Hutches, an original character in the show based on Aleah Woodmansee. Joey King as Gypsy Blanchard, Dee Dee's daughter and Emma's granddaughter. Patricia Arquette as Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy's mother and Emma's daughter. The narrative eventually leads to murder after Gypsy asks her boyfriend to kill her mother. At the time, this disorder was classified as Munchausen syndrome by proxy, by which it is still commonly known. It is suggested that she suffers from factitious disorder imposed on another, a mental illness in which a caregiver exaggerates or fakes another person's illness. Her mother Dee Dee successfully deceived not only Gypsy but also her family, friends, and medical professionals into believing her child was ill. She grew up believing she was sick with cancer but discovers that she was not sick at all. The relationship turns even more toxic as Gypsy discovers many secrets. She rebels as her mother, who dedicated her life to her care, grows more protective, controlling and abusive, particularly amid her attempt to explore her sexuality. Growing up, her relationship with her overprotective mother ( Patricia Arquette) begins to sour as she increasingly insists on her independence. 
The series follows the story of Gypsy Blanchard ( Joey King), who uses a wheelchair due to an illness. AnnaSophia Robb, Chloë Sevigny, and Calum Worthy star in supporting roles.Īt the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, Arquette won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series and King received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series. Joey King portrayed Gypsy, while Patricia Arquette played her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard.
The plot is based on the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, who was accused of abusing her daughter by fabricating illness and disabilities as a direct consequence of Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The Act is an American true crime drama limited series that premiered in eight parts on March 20, 2019, on Hulu.
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