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Amanda Bynes was once a popular young actress who successfully charmed the viewers with her bubbly personality. Although her portfolio boasts a few movies, she was one of the most in-demand actresses of her time.
However, Bynes’s bright future suffered when she suddenly decided to quit the industry. TheHairsprayactress left the spotlight but still made headlines. She appeared to have had a downward spiral, facing public outbursts and scandals. Finally what everyone feared came true and the potential star started using substances. Once a rising star, the drugs affected her life so much that even her net worth suffered.
The bright star who dwindled too soon
Amanda Bynesgained fame through successful movies likeWhat a Girl Wants, Hairspray, She’s The Manand many more. She worked with the likes ofColin Firth,Channing Tatum, and other famous personalities. However, her hit stints and shows on Nickelodeon also contributed greatly to her stardom.
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The Amanda Showstar was on a straight path to success but suddenly everything went wrong. In 2010, Bynes shockingly declared her decision to quit acting.
The actress didn’t enjoy the profession anymore so she boldly stepped back. Sadly everything gradually fell after this move. Misfortunes seemed to follow her as she kept facing struggles and scandals surrounded her.
I started smoking marijuana when I was 16. Even though everyone thought I was the ‘good girl,’ I did smoke marijuana from that point on. I didn’t get addicted (then) and I wasn’t abusing it. And I wasn’t going out and partying or making a fool of myself … yet.
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Eventually, the former actress turned to intoxicants to alleviate her problems as per her 2018interview with Paper.But this turned out to be the biggest reason behind her downfall. Bynes claimed that her descent into addiction was controlled until she spiraled due to dependency.
Those days of experimenting are long over. I’m not sad about it and I don’t miss it because I really feel ashamed of how those substances made me act.
Earlier the brilliant rising star’s popularity was valued highly in the industry. Her net worth was not officially declared but could be evaluated atalmost $6 million. Unfortunately, her addiction affected what was supposed to be a bright future ahead.
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According to an article fromUSA TodayBynes was even placed in a psychiatric hold because of her very public breakdowns. The actress’ mother stepped up to gain a conservatorship over her for several years.
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Fortunately, she was released in 2022 and turned to school to transform her life. The former actress revealed her newfound interest, cosmetology. She even went to college to get a license and learn nail art.
This move proved to be beneficial as it shifted her focus and helped in her recovery. If Bynes had not turned to substances to aid her in times of distress, then maybe she wouldn’t have to face bigger issues.
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However, one can’t avoid their past but only learn from it. Substance abuse may have caused a roadblock in her path to fame but it fortunately did not ruin her entire life.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
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