History of Amanda Bynes in Timeline

Amanda Bynes is an American actress who began her career as a child actor. She gained prominence on Nickelodeon's 'All That' and 'The Amanda Show.' Bynes transitioned to teen roles, starring in 'What I Like About You' and films like 'Big Fat Liar' and 'What a Girl Wants.' Later, she appeared in successful films such as 'She's the Man,' 'Hairspray,' and 'Easy A.' She is known for her work in both television and film, primarily in comedy and teen-oriented productions.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 3, 1986: Amanda Bynes Born

On April 3, 1986, Amanda Laura Bynes was born. She is an American actress known for her work in television and film.

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2006: Starred in What I Like About You

In 2006, Amanda Bynes starred in The WB sitcom What I Like About You from 2002 to 2006.

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2006: Starred in "She's the Man"

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

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August 2007: Fashion Line with Steve & Barry's

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

2008: Steve & Barry's Bankruptcy

In 2008, Steve & Barry's filed for bankruptcy, leading to the end of Amanda Bynes' fashion line, Dear.

July 2010: Indefinite Hiatus from Acting

In July 2010, Amanda Bynes announced an indefinite hiatus from acting.

July 2013: Hospitalized and Detained

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

August 2013: Conservatorship Begins

In August 2013, Amanda Bynes was placed under a conservatorship due to mental health and other issues.

October 2014: Accusations and Conservatorship

In October 2014, Amanda Bynes made accusations against her father, later retracting them and claiming they were due to a microchip in her brain. Her mother then regained conservatorship over her.

August 2018: Conservatorship Extended

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

August 2020: Conservatorship Extension

In August 2020, paperwork was filed to extend the conservatorship of Amanda Bynes.

March 2022: Conservatorship Ends

In March 2022, Amanda Bynes' conservatorship, which had been in place since August 2013, was terminated.

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 about self-harm, Amanda Bynes was placed in inpatient mental health 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 left after one episode.