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Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes is an American former actress renowned for her comedic roles. She began her career as a child actress, achieving significant recognition through her work on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series, All That (1996–2000), and her own show, The Amanda Show (1999–2002). Her performances earned her multiple Kids' Choice Awards.

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April 3, 1986: Amanda Bynes Born

On April 3, 1986, Amanda Laura Bynes was born. She later became known as an American actress recognized for her comedic roles.

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1999: Starring in The Amanda Show

In 1999, at the age of 13, Amanda Bynes began starring in The Amanda Show, a spin-off of All That. The show brought her praise and acclaim.

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2000: Kids' Choice Award

In 2000, Amanda Bynes won a Kids' Choice Award for her performance on the sketch comedy series All That.

2002: Feature Film Debut in Big Fat Liar

In 2002, Amanda Bynes made her feature film debut in Big Fat Liar, playing the role of Kaylee. She also landed a starring role in the WB sitcom What I Like About You.

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July 2003: Vanity Fair Cover Appearance

In July 2003, Amanda Bynes appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.

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2005: Voice Roles in Animated Films

In 2005, Amanda Bynes voiced the role of Piper Pinwheeler in the animated film Robots, which was a commercial success. She also starred in the romantic comedy Love Wrecked.

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2006: Starring in She's the Man

In 2006, Amanda Bynes starred in the teen sports romantic comedy film She's the Man, based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

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2006: Starring Role in What I Like About You Ends

In 2006, Amanda Bynes' starring role in the WB sitcom What I Like About You ended. The series garnered positive reviews and a number of nominations for Bynes.

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August 2007: Fashion Line with Steve & Barry's

In August 2007, Amanda Bynes collaborated with Steve & Barry's to launch her fashion line called Dear.

2007: Starring in Hairspray

In 2007, Amanda Bynes starred as Penny Pingleton in the musical comedy film Hairspray, based on the musical theater adaptation of John Waters' 1988 film. The film became Bynes's most successful film at the time.

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2007: Release of Sydney White

In 2007, Amanda Bynes' next role was in the comedy, Sydney White. Although the film was a critical and commercial failure, Bynes' performance was praised.

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2008: Appearance in Living Proof and Family Guy

In 2008, Amanda Bynes appeared in the Lifetime Television movie Living Proof and voiced Anna in the Family Guy episode "Long John Peter".

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2008: Briefly Dated Seth MacFarlane

In 2008, Amanda Bynes briefly dated Seth MacFarlane after voicing Anna in the episode "Long John Peter" of MacFarlane's show Family Guy.

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2008: Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination

In 2008, Amanda Bynes received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her performance in Hairspray.

March 2009: Filming of the ABC Pilot Canned

In March 2009, Amanda Bynes filmed the ABC pilot Canned, where she captured the role of Sarabeth. The workplace comedy followed a group of friends that were all fired on the same day.

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January 2010: Maxim Cover Appearance

In January 2010, Amanda Bynes posed for the cover of Maxim for their February issue.

March 2012: Pulled Over By Police

In March 2012, Amanda Bynes was pulled over by Los Angeles police for talking on the phone. She then left the scene before the officer could finish writing her ticket, however, he did not pursue her as he already had her information.

September 2012: Clarification of Acting Status

In a September 2012 interview with People, Amanda Bynes clarified her acting status, stating, "I am retired as an actor. I am moving to New York to launch my career. I am going to do a fashion line."

May 2013: Charged With Reckless Endangerment

In May 2013, Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment and marijuana possession after she was found smoking in the lobby of her Manhattan apartment building. She allegedly threw a bong out the window.

July 2013: Detained and Hospitalized

In July 2013, Amanda Bynes was detained by Ventura County sheriff's deputies after allegedly starting a small fire in a stranger's driveway. She was hospitalized under a 72-hour mental-health evaluation hold.

October 2014: Accusations and Diagnosis

In October 2014, Amanda Bynes accused her father of abuse in a series of tweets, later recanting the accusations. Days later, Bynes' mother again received conservatorship of her. Soon afterward, Bynes announced that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

June 2018: Considered Return to Acting

In June 2018, Amanda Bynes considered returning to acting, but nothing further happened.

August 2018: Conservatorship Extended

In August 2018, paperwork was filed to continue Amanda Bynes' conservatorship until August 2020.

2018: Sober for Four Years

In 2018, Amanda Bynes stated she had been sober for four years with the help of her parents. She apologized for her past behavior on Twitter and discussed her struggles with substance use, including cocaine, MDMA, and Adderall.

August 2020: Conservatorship extended until August 2020.

In August 2020, paperwork was filed to continue Amanda Bynes' conservatorship until August 2020.

February 2022: Filed to End Conservatorship

In February 2022, Amanda Bynes filed to end her conservatorship, stating that her condition had improved and protection of the court was no longer necessary.

March 22, 2022: Conservatorship Terminated

On March 22, 2022, Amanda Bynes' conservatorship was officially terminated.

July 2022: Breakup with Paul Michael

In July 2022, E! News reported that Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael had broken up after two years of dating.

March 20, 2023: Psychiatric Hold

On March 20, 2023, Amanda Bynes was placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold after a psychotic episode in Los Angeles.

June 17, 2023: Inpatient Treatment

On June 17, 2023, after calling the police and indicating thoughts of self-harm, mental health professionals determined that Amanda Bynes needed inpatient treatment.

December 2023: Podcast Debut

In December 2023, Amanda Bynes debuted as the co-host of an interview-style podcast, Amanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski: The Podcast, but she left after one episode.

December 2024: Pop-Up Art Show

In December 2024, Amanda Bynes hosted a pop-up art show in West Hollywood, showcasing her collaborative work with fashion designer and artist Austin Babbitt.