This dynamic actress later starred in films for teenage audiences, including What a Girl Wants (2003), Love Wrecked (2005), She’s the Man (2006), Hairspray (2007), and Easy A (2010).

She was named among Teen People’s “25 Hottest Stars Under 25″ in 2006. In 2007, Forbes reported Amanda as the fifth highest paid celebrity under 21, with earnings of $2.5 million.

Bynes began professionally acting at the tender age of seven, appearing in a TV commercial for Buncha Crunch candy bars. During her childhood, she also appeared on stage in versions of Annie, The Secret Garden, The Music Man and The Sound of Music . After taking acting classes, Bynes became a regular cast member of Nickelodeon’s Figure It Out and All That in 1996. In Nickelodeon, Amanda had her own sketch show, The Amanda Show , which featured a combo of comical skits. In one, Amanda Bynes played Judge Trudy, a character based on Judge Judy, and Penelope Taynt, an Amanda-adoring fan.
Stirring more Hollywood gossip news, Bynes appeared wearing lingerie on the cover of the February 2010 issue of Maxim magazine, showcasing her photo spread inside. She stated “I think every shot … was sexy” and that this new look is “who I am.” Surely, sales went up that issue.

Birth Name: Amanda Laura Bynes
Born: April 3, 1986, in Thousand Oaks, California

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So why the sudden change of heart? She has a movie to promote! Bynes new comedy, Easy A, will be in theatres in September and she wants your ticket money. She tweeted: ‘I’ve unretired.‘

Which makes on wonder why she would go through all the trouble of saying she quit to begin with — was this just a cheap publicity stunt from the very beginning?

Thoughts?

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Amanda tweeted Sunday that acting is no longer fun, so she’s out of the game.

Columnist Jacob Bernstein writes:

“After a highly successful run as a child actress on Nickelodeon, her career began to sputter. She was fired this spring from the Farrelly brothers’ film Hall Pass, according to a person familiar with the project. That seems to have coincided with a break within her that Bynes is now enacting in public. Her Twitter feed has become a place for what seems like compulsive oversharing, not just about retiring, but other random topics as well—for example, her interest in trying magic mushrooms and her sexual attraction to black men.”

Yes, Amanda Bynes did write that she is attracted to black guys on her Twitter Sunday — but is tha reason for Hollywood to dismiss her? Do you believe the columnist or do you think Amanda just needed a break?

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“Some people still see me as a kid, but I’m a 23-year-old woman now,” she tells Maxim

Amanda wants to smooch with Leonardo DiCaprio.

“I want to show people who I am,” she said. “My parents were like, ‘Does this mean you’re gonna do sexy movies now?’ I said, ‘Well, if they’re done the right way, then maybe!’ I mean, I’m not gonna do porn, but if it’s a Leonardo DiCaprio movie or whatever…” – via Huffington Post

I think Amanda’s Maxim shoot is sexy yet not overdoing it. What do you think? But methinks this definitely is going to shake off Amanda’s squeaky clean Nickelodeon image.

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Check out to see some of the great dresses modeled.  Who’s do you like best?  I think Susan Lucci has a nice look on.  Amanda and Nastia Liukin – the Olympic gymnast – were a bit too short, even though they are young. And what about how thin Tori looks?  Eat, girl!

From the Heart Truth website:

On February 13, 2009, The Heart Truth will bring the Red Dress to life once again on the runway at New York Fashion Week with the debut of the Red Dress Collection 2009. This spectacular event reminds women of the need to protect their heart health and inspires them to take action. For the first time ever, a selection of the designer dresses seen on the runway will be auctioned online in February through a partnership with Clothes Off Our Back.

…millions will help spread the critical message that “Heart Disease Doesn’t Care What You Wear–It’s the #1 Killer of Women.”

Great cause.  Which dress would you bid on if you had the money to do so?

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Amanda had a show on Nickelodeon before JL Spears had Zoey 101.  Amanda was funny and clean, but Jamie Lynn was more of a draw, mostly because of her name.  Amanda was dropped and then went on to appear in movies.  Jamie Lynn was picked up for Zoey 101 and got pregnant.  Who do you think the Nickelodeon wishes they had kept now.  Yeah, she might not drive well but she didn’t cause a teen pregnancy uproar!

TMZ says she didn’t suffer any injuries and was released.  Hopefully to a chauffeur.

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“I think I’ll go out as much as I’ve ever gone out… which is not a lot. I like to dance and stuff, but drinking isn’t good for you in every way. It’s not good for your skin; it makes you feel horrible. So, drinking-wise, no”.!

Hmmm. That’s good as least we can rule out Amanda going into rehab
 

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Of course Amanda is a giant compares to little Hayden. Amanda is 5 feet 9 1/2 and little Hayden is very very petite but their faces have strong resemblances, don’t they? Both very sweet looking!

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The best part of it is she’s not a party animal like a lot of the young Hollywood stars, she’s never been to rehab nor has she ever been arrested. Now that’s a good Hollywood role model for young kids that we so lack these days.

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That makes perfect sense, Bynes was on the Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrity under 21 earning $2.5 million in 2007!

All right, brb, I am going to search for my petrolium jelly and put it all over me perhaps I can feel rejuvenated. It’s one of those days that I feel like crap.

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That makes perfect sense, Bynes was on the Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrity under 21 earning $2.5 million in 2007!

Her latest movie, Amanda Bynes stars in hilarious underdog tale ”Sydney White.” When tomboy Sydney (Bynes) is banished from the most popular sorority on campus, she is taken in by seven socially challenged but endearing guys. With the help of her new friends, Sydney stands up for outcasts everywhere and takes on the reigning campus queen in a popularity showdown and battle for campus dominance. Sydney White on DVD January 22.

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Bynes’ new clothing line, Dear, now available at  Steve & Barry’s will feature items which reflect Bynes’s own fashion style and comfort.

The line consists of mostly trendy casual wear including tank tops, denims and hoodies. Sounds like the perfect back to school clothing line, are you interested in checking out Amanda’s new clothing line?

Other Hollywood news relating to the gorgeous 21-year old; Bynes was named one of Teen People’s “25 Hottest Stars Under 25″ for two consecutive years both this year and last!

Amanda’s clothing line will be sold at Steve and Barry’s. The line will feature items that reflect Bynes’ personal sense of style and comfort. Each piece in the line will retail for just under $20.

Video of Amanda Bynes talking about her Dear collection:

As for looks, she was named one of Teen People’s “25 Hottest Stars Under 25″ last year!

So young and so rich and so gorgeous! How cool.

Also starring in the new musical comedy, John Travolta, Zac Efron, Brittany Snow, Nikki Blonsky. Hairspray hits theaters on July 20th.

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