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In Photos: Amanda Bynes' Transformation Following Her Astounding Wellness Journey at 39
The "She's the Man" star makes a rare social media appearance, debuting a bold look and sharing an unexpected update that hints at a return to creative work.
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Amanda Bynes briefly returned to Instagram with a late-night video, revealing a striking new appearance and a short message about her next creative step.
In a dimly lit Instagram Story, filmed from inside a parked car, Bynes delivered a short but spirited message to fans. With platinum blonde hair slicked back, deep purple eyebrows, dark makeup, and a small heart drawn on her cheek, she shared plans to continue work on her track titled "Girlfriend." She said:
"I'm so excited to see how it turns out, and I really can't wait for you all to hear it as well...Hope everyone's having a blessed night. Rock on."
Clad in a dark jacket with a parking lot visible behind her, the former child star looked striking and intense in the moody setting, a far cry from the bubbly teen audiences once knew.
The update marked one of the few public messages Bynes has shared in recent months. In a rare follow-up, she opened up about a major body transformation sparked by a paparazzi photo.
In another Instagram Story, the former child star reshared the candid street photo and revealed, "I usually don't like paparazzi pictures bc I was 180lbs but now I've lost 28lbs on ozempic! I'm down to 152lbs. I know I still look big but this photo is really inspiring to me!"
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Wearing a Lady Gaga T-shirt and ripped jeans, Bynes looked calm, collected, and completely unfiltered in the unposed moment.
With Bynes' transformation evolving both publicly and privately over the years, the clip captures key moments from her journey, a visual timeline of change, resilience, and reemergence.
AT THE PEAK OF HER FAME
Amanda Bynes, star of Nickelodeon's "The Amanda Show," brings her signature smile and youthful energy to the 2000 Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon at Griffith Park, proudly repping Team Frontier.
In 2002, Amanda Bynes shined on the red carpet with her signature smile and polished teen style. At the height of her Nickelodeon fame, she was a breakout star on the rise.
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Glowing in a silver satin top and soft waves, Amanda Bynes walks the red carpet at the Rock the Vote Awards on February 7, 2004, in Hollywood. She was fast becoming one of the most recognizable faces of her generation.
Amanda Bynes stuns in a black dress with voluminous curls at the TAO and LAVO anniversary celebration in Las Vegas. The October 3, 2009, appearance marked her shift to a more mature, glamorous style.
At Nickelodeon’s 2003 Kids' Choice Awards, Amanda Bynes steps onto the orange carpet in a white ribbed crop top and olive green skirt, effortlessly channeling early-2000s teen star style.
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BEFORE OZEMPIC
Amanda Bynes was spotted on January 9, 2024, in Beverly Hills, keeping it low-key in cozy layers and a turban wrap, speaking into her phone with a vintage Chanel bag slung over her shoulder.
Amanda Bynes was spotted in casual wear, including black leggings, a white tee, and a beanie, as she stepped out in Los Angeles on August 1, 2025. Her small designer backpack added a touch of style to the laid-back look.
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Amanda Bynes turned to the camera with a serious expression as she stood beside a car in Los Angeles. Her bold makeup contrasted with a laid-back outfit and her signature low-key presence.
In a rare outdoor sighting on July 10, 2025, Amanda Bynes walks through Los Angeles wearing a blue hoodie, white shorts, and sneakers. Her baseball cap and crossbody bag complete the understated street look.
AFTER HER 28-LB WEIGHT LOSS
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Amanda Bynes shared this paparazzi photo on her Instagram Story, saying she went from 180lbs to 152lbs using Ozempic and found the image surprisingly inspiring. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
In January 2026, Amanda Bynes appears in a parked car with platinum blonde hair, purple brows, black lipstick, a heart on her cheek, and pink nails raised in a hand sign. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
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Amanda Bynes showcased her latest cosmetic update in a sunlit selfie taken from her car, drawing attention to her newly plumped lips. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
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Amanda Bynes appeared in an Instagram Story video from her car, showing off platinum blonde hair. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
Seated inside a parked car, Amanda Bynes spoke directly to the camera, sporting a dramatic beauty look with deep purple brows and a hand-drawn heart accent. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
Amanda Bynes moved closer to the camera in her Instagram Story, highlighting her brows, dark lipstick, and face tattoo in sharper detail against the dimly lit car interior. | Source: Instagram/amandapandapandapanda1
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