Amanda Bynes is showing off a whole new look. The former Nickelodeon star was spotted in Los Angeles with a striking two-toned hairstyle just weeks after telling fans she had undergone lip filler. Amanda Bynes left little doubt that she’s embracing transformation in every way, from her beauty choices to her personal journey.
Amanda Bynes Shows Off Bold Platinum-And-Black Hair
Paparazzi photos obtained by the Daily Mail captured Bynes leaving a gas station in Los Angeles, where her latest style turned heads. The actress rocked thick, two-toned locks of platinum blonde on top and jet black in the back. The new hairstyle comes just weeks after Bynes took to social media to show off her recent lip filler. Sitting inside her car, she filmed a short clip highlighting her plumper pout, captioning it, “Lips injections by @body.byem.” The business is a Los Angeles-based lash and lip filler studio.
It wasn’t her first time sharing a procedure. In 2023, Bynes openly discussed undergoing blepharoplasty, a surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. She told fans it was “one of the best things I could have ever done for my self-confidence.”
Bynes has also been candid about her health and body image. In June, she revealed her weight loss journey and her decision to begin using Ozempic to aid in shedding pounds. The actress has described her latest steps as part of a larger effort to feel healthier and more confident.
A Look Back At Her Nickelodeon Roots
Long before her bold transformations and personal reinventions, Bynes was one of Nickelodeon’s brightest young stars. She became a household name in the late 1990s and early 2000s through sketch comedy on "All That" and later her own hit series, "The Amanda Show." The network quickly positioned her as one of its most bankable talents, leading to her transition into films like "She’s the Man" and "What a Girl Wants."
In recent months, Nickelodeon has faced renewed scrutiny following Investigation Discovery’s explosive five-part docuseries "Quiet on Set." The series outlined disturbing allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate behavior involving underage actors and crew on shows run by longtime producer Dan Schneider. While Bynes herself has not publicly commented on the revelations, the documentary cast a new spotlight on the environment in which many young stars like her came of age.
Frankie Muniz Reflects On His Bond With Amanda Bynes
It’s been more than 20 years since "Big Fat Liar" hit theaters, and Frankie Muniz recently shared where things stand with his former co-star Bynes. Speaking with Us Weekly, the actor admitted they haven’t kept in contact over the years.
“Honestly, no,” Muniz said when asked if the two still talk. “I’ve talked to Angie [Harmon] a bit here and there. I haven’t talked to or seen Hilary [Duff] since the premiere of 'Agent Cody Banks.' It would be great to get everyone back together. My biggest fault is that I’m bad at communication. I want to be the person that gets the gang back together. Maybe that’s what I’ll do next.”
Muniz also looked back at how his connection with Bynes began years before their film. Growing up in New York City, he said he admired her work on Nickelodeon and even had a crush on her. “As a kid actor in New York City, going on auditions, my dream was to be on All That. I had the biggest crush on Amanda,” he confessed.
Frankie Muniz Turned Down ‘SNL’ To Meet Bynes At Kids’ Choice Awards
He went on to explain that he first met her around the time he was invited to cohost the 2000 Nickelodeon 'Kids’ Choice Awards,' an opportunity that conflicted with an even bigger offer. “I was supposed to cohost Nickelodeon’s 'Kids’ Choice Awards' in 2000, and I knew Amanda was [a presenter]. My mom got a call from Gail Berman, who was the president of Fox, and my mom’s screaming, and she’s like, ‘You got asked to host 'Saturday Night Live.’ [But it was the same date as the Kids’ Choice Awards], so I turned it down."
He continued, "So I met Amanda and we became friends; we talked to each other on AOL. There was never any secret dating. After the premiere of 'Big Fat Liar,' I saw her a few times, but we lost touch.”
Amanda Bynes' Past Controversies And Struggles
For all her early success, Amanda Bynes’ adult years were marked by a series of highly publicized controversies. In the early 2010s, she made headlines for erratic behavior, including multiple driving-related arrests and a string of bizarre social media posts that had fans and media outlets concerned for her well-being.
By 2013, she was placed under a conservatorship managed by her parents after a widely reported incident in which she allegedly set a small fire in a California driveway. Over the years, she sought treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues, and in 2022, she successfully petitioned to end the conservatorship after nearly nine years.