Former child star Amanda Bynes used to be America’s little sweetheart. The Nickelodeon star had a charming personality and incredible talent, which made her entertaining to watch on screen.
It’s no secret that Amanda has been struggling with mental illness. In the past years, she was all over the media for the wrong reasons, from strange tweets to DUIs and drug-related issues. Let’s take a look back at Amanda’s style transformation below.
Amanda Bynes’ Tween Years: Red Carpet Innocence
We had to dig some archives to find these old and forgotten photos. In her tween years on the red carpet, Amanda wore many girly clothes paired with chunky sandals. She looked super adorable in her vintage red carpet ensembles.
Amanda Bynes at the premiere of “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” in Los Angeles on November 5, 2000, wearing a blue tie-dye dress paired with black flip-flops (Credit: WENN)
Amanda Bynes at the premiere of “The Princess Diaries” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on July 29, 2001, wearing a black floral dress paired with beige flip-flops. (Credit: WENN)
Amanda Bynes’ Early 20s: Embracing the Spotlight
At the premiere of one of her first feature films, Amanda chose a cute dress with a flattering and flirty silhouette. The dress had a pretty floral print and a flowy skirt.
Amanda Bynes at the premiere of “She’s the Man” at Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles on March 8, 2006, wearing a purple patterned dress with a white lace bodice paired with silver heels (Credit: WENN)
Amanda Bynes styled her look at the “She’s the Man” premiere with a glamorous yet soft makeup look that highlighted her natural beauty (Credit: WENN)
When Amanda reached her early 20s, she became too obsessed with figure-hugging dresses. Bandage dresses were a hit then, and Amanda was a big fan. She wore them everywhere to showcase her sexy figure.
Amanda Bynes showcased her figure at the 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on January 8, 2009, wearing a hot pink bandage dress that hugged her curves (Credit: WENN)
Amanda Bynes rocked the 2011 MTV Movie Awards in a taupe bandage dress paired with bold turquoise fringed heels, accessorized with a black clutch and oversized white bracelet (Credit: WENN)
Amanda Bynes styled her look at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards with loose, wavy hair, a taupe bandage dress, and statement earrings (Credit: WENN)
Amanda’s downward spiral started around 2013 when she was seen wearing more provocative clothes, and her appearance drastically changed.
Amanda Bynes, during her turbulent years in 2013, sported platinum blonde hair, oversized sunglasses, and a layered outfit featuring a denim vest over a sheer blouse (Credit: Amanda Bynes’ Instagram)
She started posting strange messages on her social media accounts, pierced her cheeks, and called other celebrities “ugly” on Twitter. She even tried to set fire to an elderly woman’s garage!
Amanda Bynes wearing a military-style hat, showcasing a cheek piercing and wing tattoo on her arm (Credit: Amanda Bynes’ Instagram)
Amanda was placed on a psychiatric hold in September 2013 and began receiving treatment for bipolar disorder. While her journey has included periods of ongoing treatment, there have been significant signs of improvement. Recently, she has even made a return to social media, indicating positive progress in her recovery.
Amanda Bynes’ Comeback: A New Chapter
Amanda Bynes with Michael Costello at the SOAR Los Angeles Gala, wearing long platinum blonde hair and sharing a smile for the camera (Credit: Amanda Bynes’ Twitter)
Amanda is now making a slow return after her very public meltdown. She was recently spotted at a launch party for her designer friend Michael Costello’s new collection.
Amanda Bynes stepped out in a white lace off-the-shoulder mini dress, paired with oversized sunglasses and black flats at the Michael Costello pre–fall runway show on July 24, 2015 (Credit: WENN)
The 29-year-old aspiring designer wore a cute mini lace dress and looked happy and healthy, even giving the paparazzi a rare smile.
Amanda Bynes styled her look with sleek, straight platinum blonde hair, oversized square sunglasses, and minimal accessories, letting her white lace off-the-shoulder mini dress take center stage (Credit: WENN)