In reality, he was reportedly quite controlling and blamed Gypsy Rose as the mastermind behind the murder. Also, a few characters have different names in The Act, like Gypsy Rose's friend Lacey (AnnaSophie Robb), who is based on her real-life neighbor, Aleah Woodmansee. As for Gypsy Rose's teeth, they actually did rot and have to be removed, but it is believed that this was because of her seizure medication.Īs for Gypsy Rose's boyfriend Nick, the show changes a few things, showing him as very doting and kind to her even after his arrest. According to Vulture's fact-checking, there were never any reports or comments about a sugar allergy.
Her daughter binges on candy and soda to rebel, resulting in Gypsy Rose's teeth rotting and falling out. First off, The Act spends a lot of time focusing on a sugar allergy that Dee Dee claims Gypsy Rose has.
It appears that for the most case, the show does a good job of sticking to the facts, though there are details here and there that are different.
