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She was born on April 3, 1986 in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Bynes began her career in show business at a young age, appearing on Nickelodeon's "All That" in 1996.
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She went on to star in her own Nickelodeon series, "The Amanda Show," which ran from 1999 to 2002.
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She went on to star in several other films, including "What a Girl Wants" and "Hairspray."
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Bynes took a break from acting in 2010 to focus on her personal life and attend college.
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She made headlines in 2012 for a string of bizarre behavior, including multiple arrests and public meltdowns.
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Bynes was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and began receiving treatment.
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Bynes became engaged to Paul Michael in 2020, but the couple broke up later that year.
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Bynes has a strong social media presence and has been open about her struggles with mental health.
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Bynes' career and personal life have been the subject of much media attention over the years
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