Amanda Bynes has made a move no one saw coming and one that’s already set the internet ablaze.
The former Nickelodeon darling and early 2000s romcom queen shocked fans this week by announcing she’s joined OnlyFans. But while the subscription fee is eye watering, that’s not what has people talking the most.
After years of personal battles and retreating from the public eye, Bynes appears to be stepping into a new chapter on her own terms. And this time, she’s not playing a character.
The 39 year old actress shared the news casually through her Instagram Stories. With a simple white background and black text, the message read:
“I’m on OnlyFans now! Disclaimer: I’m doing OnlyFans to chat with my fans through DMs. I won’t be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.”
That disclaimer sparked instant buzz online. Known primarily as a hub for adult creators, OnlyFans also allows artists, influencers, and celebrities to monetize exclusive content without crossing into explicit territory.
Amanda made it clear from the start that her presence on the platform would focus solely on connecting with fans.
Despite that, the monthly subscription fee raised eyebrows. Many questioned whether the hefty price was justified, especially since Bynes has not yet uploaded any content to her page. But others argued the price is part of her strategy, creating exclusivity and intrigue.
Bynes’ fans are no strangers to the highs and lows of her journey.
She launched into stardom on All That before becoming a household name with The Amanda Show, followed by blockbuster hits like What a Girl Wants, Hairspray, and She’s the Man. In 2010, she announced an early retirement from acting, tweeting:
“I don’t love acting anymore so I’ve stopped doing it.”
What followed were turbulent years involving multiple legal issues, hospitalisation, and a court ordered conservatorship that lasted nearly a decade. In 2022, Amanda finally regained legal control over her life and called the moment “liberating and empowering.”
Since then, she’s been exploring creative outlets outside Hollywood. In 2024, she teamed up with cult fashion designer Austin Babbitt, better known as Asspizza, for a streetwear collection that featured her original artwork.
The duo even hosted an art popup in Los Angeles, attended by celebrity supporters like Noah Cyrus.
Amanda also revealed she’s been studying to become a licensed manicurist.
“I started back at school to study manicurist theory and to practice doing acrylics before I take the test again,” she told fans in a previous update.
Now, her OnlyFans launch seems like another step in her carefully curated comeback, a way to reconnect with her audience without relying on Hollywood scripts or paparazzi headlines. Whether it’s part of a broader reinvention or a standalone venture remains to be seen.
But one thing is clear: Amanda Bynes is back in the spotlight and she’s doing it her way.
And if her $50 fee tells us anything, it’s that she knows her worth.
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