People are worried about Amanda Bynes after she shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday night showing a new tattoo on her hand that has raised concerns.
The 39-year-old actress shared her recent tattoo appointment at Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing in Los Angeles on social media. She started with a video of her tattoo artist using a stencil to plan exactly where and how big the tattoo would be.
She eventually showed everyone what she’d created: the words ‘Trap Star’ clearly written on the back of her hand.
The meaning behind Amanda Bynes’ new tattoo isn’t known, and what it means to her is a mystery. However, the term ‘trap star’ is often used as slang to refer to people involved in illegal drug activity or crime, which has worried some of her fans.
Many popular songs in hip-hop and rap are titled either ‘Trap Star’ or ‘Trapstar’.
Over the years, Bynes has been open about her past battles with substance misuse.
In a 2018 interview with Paper magazine, she revealed she had been struggling emotionally after taking a break from acting.
She described a period when drug use consumed her life, leading to a deeply unhappy and isolated existence. She spent most of her days at home, using drugs, watching television, and using social media.
Amanda Bynes shared that she’s been sober for nearly four years, and expressed gratitude to her parents for their support in helping her turn her life around.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Bynes’ representatives, but has not heard back, at this time.
In March 2023, the former child star was placed on a psychiatric hold.
I was so relieved to read Amanda Bynes’ statement last year – People magazine had it – announcing that her conservatorship, which had lasted almost nine years, was finally over. It was such great news for her and for all of us who have been supporting her!
Amanda Bynes shared that she’s been focusing on getting healthier so she can live and work on her own, and she plans to keep her well-being a priority moving forward.
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According to a source, Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael Khan are still together. While things aren’t extremely serious—they’re not planning a wedding anytime soon—the source says he’s very supportive and treats her well.
Amanda Bynes recently surprised her followers by announcing she’s pursuing music, just months after joining OnlyFans, signaling a continued shift away from her acting career in Hollywood.
The singer posted a new electronic dance music track on her Instagram account on Monday, revealing she’d been working on it recently.
Bynes collaborated with artists Yung Yogi and Nikki Paige in the track produced by Zabastien Lucas.
The former Nickelodeon star shared a video with the caption: ‘@realyungyogi, @zvbbv, and @nikkipaigenarage are working on some music in the studio. We’re hoping to turn it into a dance/trance EDM song – we’ll see how it goes! :)’
The actress is clearly experimenting with different creative outlets, following her recent decision to join OnlyFans.
She’s calling her new paid subscription service a fresh start for her career. She plans to share stories about her time working at Nickelodeon, following a documentary released over a year ago that revealed a harmful work environment at the network.
In April, Amanda Bynes revealed she was joining a subscription-based adult website, explaining that she intended to use it simply to connect with her fans and promising not to post any explicit content.
According to someone close to the former child star, this new venture will allow her to earn income, showcase her fashion creations, and possibly lead to opportunities in reality television. Importantly, it will also give her a secure environment to discuss past experiences from her time at Nickelodeon.
According to a source speaking to The Daily Mail, Amanda is planning to earn money through OnlyFans, hoping it will be quite profitable. She intends to pursue this before considering any appearances on reality television shows.
She’s aware some people have negative views about OnlyFans, but she’s committed to using it responsibly and sharing appropriate content. She plans to showcase her upcoming designs, work with her supporters, and finally share her side of the story about her experiences at Nickelodeon with those who are unfamiliar with what happened.
‘She wants to make it a spot where fans can go and treat it like a meet and greet.’
She studied fashion and art at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and earned an Associate of Arts degree in 2014.
According to a source close to her, she’s unconcerned about potential disapproval from friends, as she’s determined to make significant changes to her lifestyle. She views joining OnlyFans as a fresh start and a potential career revival.
Amanda Bynes revealed she’s joining OnlyFans on Instagram, marking her return to the public eye after a 15-year break from acting and entertainment.
I’ve decided to join OnlyFans, and I’m really excited about it! I’m planning to use the platform primarily to connect with my fans through direct messaging – think of it as a more personal way to chat. And just to be clear, I’m definitely not planning on posting anything explicit. It’s all about building a community and having fun conversations!
She is charging fans more than $20 per month to access her page which currently has mirror selfies.
Bynes has maintained a relatively low profile since quitting Hollywood in 2010.
In December 2024, she held an art show that attracted several celebrities, including Noah Cyrus, Miley Cyrus’ sister.
This came after a difficult period for the singer, who experienced a very public personal crisis in the early 2010s. Following that, her parents secured a legal conservatorship that lasted for nine years, beginning in 2013.
Last year, news outlets revisited her struggles following the release of the Discovery+ documentary, ‘Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids.’ The documentary revealed details about the inappropriate and overly close relationship between producer Dan Schneider and the young actress.
Dan Schneider, known for creating hit Nickelodeon shows like All That, Drake & Josh, Henry Danger, Kenan & Kel, Sam & Cat, The Amanda Show, Victorious, Zoey 101, and iCarly, faced accusations of inappropriate behavior towards Amanda Bynes, who was 20 years younger, and other coworkers.
After the documentary was released, a video began circulating showing Amanda Bynes as a child, wearing a bikini and sitting in a hot tub with Rob Schneider, who was fully clothed.
The footage comes from a regular sketch on the show called ‘Amanda’s Jacuzzi,’ where Amanda Bynes would interview people while they were in a hot tub.
Commentators recalled Schneider and Bynes being ‘very close’ – including ‘physically.’
Karyn Finley Thompson, a former editor for Nickelodeon, recalled often seeing Amanda Bynes affectionately touching Drake Bell, like hugging him or giving him a neck massage.
I always saw Dan and Amanda as being very close, and I didn’t question it. However, I always found the hot tub scene a bit strange.
Schneider departed from the network in 2018 amid numerous allegations of misconduct.
Nickelodeon previously stated that an internal review found no evidence to support the claims made.
After a documentary brought up past issues, Schneider, a member of the network since 1993, released a 19-minute YouTube video where he acknowledged his past mistakes and said he deeply regretted them, offering a sincere apology to those he had harmed.
He expressed embarrassment about his conduct during writing sessions and apologized for repeatedly asking female colleagues for massages while at the studio.
He firmly denied any involvement in sexual abuse, whether on set or privately. Following the release of a documentary in May, he sued the producers for defamation, calling the show a deliberate attempt to damage his reputation.
Okay, so I’ve been a HUGE Nickelodeon fan since I was a kid, but this documentary, ‘Quiet On Set,’… it’s just completely shattered my childhood. It basically says that behind all the fun and games, Nickelodeon in the early 2000s was a really toxic place. Like, seriously messed up. They’re saying it was full of abuse, sexism, racism, and just really inappropriate relationships with the young actors and people working on the shows. It’s awful, and honestly, it’s making me see everything differently now. I can’t believe this was happening behind the scenes of the shows I grew up with!
Drake Bell has revealed that he was sexually abused as a teen by Brian Peck, a dialogue coach for Nickelodeon who was later convicted of sexual offenses.
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