Trivia

In December 2013, she enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Irvine for 2014. In 2018, she received her Associate's of Art degree in Merchandise Product Development and announced her intentions to start a bachelor's degree program.

In June 2010, she announced (via Twitter) her retirement from acting. She retracted said announcement in August of that same year, although she hasn't yet made a comeback.

Diagnosed with Schizophrenia after being placed on an involuntary 72-hour 5150 psychiatric hold in July of 2013. The mental health evaluation was later extended.

Graduated from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. [June 2019].

Was a straight-A student.

Trained by Arsenio Hall and Richard Pryor at a comedy camp she attended.

After clipping the back of a L.A. County Sheriff's car in West Hollywood on April 6, 2012, was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). Was later released on $5,000 bail.

Favorite comedic actress is Lucille Ball. Numerous times, has been compared to Lucille due to her expertise slapstick routines displayed in her shows and movies. Once in the show All That (1994), she did a sketch that parodied Lucille Ball's famous show I Love Lucy (1951), playing Lucy.

Was considered for the role of "Jess" in New Girl (2011). The part went to Zooey Deschanel.

Plays the piano and the violin.

Has been charged with two counts of hit and run on September 4, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Enjoys fashion design and drawing; presented David Letterman with a portrait she had painted of him.

Is good friends with Frankie Muniz, Kellan Rhude and Hairspray (2007) co-star Zac Efron.

Her inspirations came from Bette Midler and Lucille Ball.

She donated many items to Rocky Stone to be given to less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign.

Was considered for the role of Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).

In August 2007 she launched her own clothing line, "Dear by Amanda Bynes", in conjunction with Steve and Barry's chain of stores.

Was bridesmaid on her older sister Jillian Bynes' wedding on July 26, 2008. The sisters are estranged now because of Amanda's lifestyle.

The surname "Bynes" traces back to Amanda's great-grandfather, Joseph Bynes, who was born in Lithuania. Amanda's father is of Lithuanian, Irish, and Polish ancestry. Amanda's mother's family is Jewish (they moved from Poland, Russia, and Romania to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where Amanda's maternal grandparents were from).

Voted No. 30 on the 2011 Maxim list "Hot 100" women.

Graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.

Met Paul Michael in February 2019, and they started dating shortly afterward. They got engaged on February 14, 2020.

Dad, Rick Bynes, is a retired dentist. Her Mom, Lynn Bynes ( née Organ ) , worked in her father's dental office. She has a sister, Jillian Bynes (b. February 1, 1983), and a brother, Thomas (b. December 5, 1973), who is a chiropractor, as well as a niece named Jaylynn (b. March 4, 2004).

At the age of 7, had been in community plays starring in "Annie" at the Camarillo Youth Center. Her first rave reviews appeared when a reviewer from Ventura Star newspaper called her "sensational" as Scout in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (at the Arts Council Center in Thousand Oaks) and "even more impressive" in the lead as Mary in "The Secret Garden" (at the Conejo Players Theater).

First concert she ever attended was Britney Spears'.

Has two dogs: Tootsie Roll (golden labrador) and Betty Boop (Australian shepherd), three cats, Subbie, Dubbie and Tiger, and a fish named Bella.

Rank at #33 on the E! 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (2005)

Ranked #46 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 women of 2008 list.

Had plastic surgery in 2013 that drastically altered her features.

Relocated to Austin, TX, in 2020.

Co-hosts The View (1997) on May 6 and 7th... Also will soon start filming She's the Man (2006) for DreamWorks Pictures. (May 2005)

Currently filming episodes of her show What I Like About You (2002) and going on different talk shows. She was also nominated for two Kids' Choice Awards for the 17th Annual KCA Awards, scheduled for her 18th birthday. (January 2004)

Paper Boy and Ms. Pac Man are her favorite childhood video games.

She currently (2006) lives in an apartment in Hollywood, California with her dog Midge.

Her mother's family lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Owns a Honda Accord.

First concert was the Spice Girls. She always wanted to be Posh.

Always falls asleep during massages.

Had a lemon tree in her family's backyard.

Her father Rick was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he attended USC.

Is addicted to online shopping.

Her brother Tommy was a student at Thousand Oaks High School.

She currently (2006) drives a 2005 white Lexus SC430.

Has about eight Juicy Couture outfits (2003).

Shooting the cover of "Seventeen" magazine. (March 2008)