Amanda Bynes speaks out about her mental breakdown
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- The actress opened up in a new interview with Paper magazine about her retreat from the public eye and her highly-publicized mental breakdown.
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Are we going to ignore the fact that Dan Schneider abused her and that’s why Nickelodeon let him go before it came out and ruined their network?
I don't think that was ever confirmed ever so...
That's exactly what I was thinking, no wonder she had drug abuse at a young age.
She definitely had a rough life she has strong mental health issues and it could result from something traumatic I feel so bad for her
Even the weird shit Dan made Ariana do with her feet and water and shit.
We have no concrete evidence, nothing as that of even a glimmer of a confession that that was what happend. So i wouldn’t go around making such serious accusations.
*And yes i’ve seen the videos*
Some odd things were going on at Nick with the foot fetish thing in the shows, but abuse is another level
I LOVE Amanda. Always have. Nostalgic childhood memories because of her. She needs to forgive herself, it's okay to not be okay.
Its hard tho she had so much going for her and her mind betrayed her
I totally understand. Hence why I have so much compassion for her. I believe in her. I really think she already has what it takes to be great - I just wish she was less harder on herself of course
@@MissAdamLambert888 yup it could happen too anyone
Sadly so.
Its not okay for your dad to sexually abuse you. Amanda!!!! WE BELIEVE YOU!!!!!
Amanda is a beautiful woman..Hopefully she stays off drugs.
I feel the same. I love her since Nickelodeon.
Charlie Bellamy Very cool, Charlie
@Charlie Bellamy 😮😮
@Michael Harrison why?
@Michael Chamberlain - Of course she was saying crazy stuff for no reason. She was a drug addict who didn't fully know what she was doing half the time. At least she's admitted her mistakes & seems to be trying to live a better life now.
Why do all these interviews leave out the fact that her dad sexually abused her? The whole reason she started using in the first place.
OMG!? Are u Serious I never heard this! That is absolutely disgusting and so sad! He's fucking disgusting!
@@lexiiiii_gigi706 she said that when she was having her breakdown, but I think it should be looked into
Angel Nicole she credits her Mom and Dad for helping her through this. She made up those allegations when she was out of it on drugs and mental problems. Peace 💜
@@lexiiiii_gigi706 she was surounded by predators over at nickeloden.
Natashia _ seriously.... I question if Dan Schneider got to her.
She looks so good
Yes she does. I pray that she keeps moving forward positively.
She's doing a good job picking herself back up. She looks healthy.
Yeah she does.
COMPARED TO WHAT?
She looks healthy.
She’s looks great on paper mag. I’m glad she’s sober.
She should write a book. I’d read it.
I’m so glad she’s getting better.
She is pretty and funny I wish she had realized how valuable that is but hope she realizes that now. There seemed to be a confidence about her which is why it's valuable. You're not relying on your looks but your wit. My husband and I still enjoy "She's the Man" and quote from it often. I hope she knows her worth. Twitter is the worse!
I remember her in "What a girl wants" in 2003, I guess her downward spiral happened afterwards!
Yeah I don't do Twitter I rarely Facebook I imagine how hard it was having being in the spotlight with the tabloids trashing her and in her business when she just needed a break from all the stress! We all have our struggles anyhow...who is one to judge anyone?!
@ what is with you and the devil? Close personal relationship with him or something. People who lash out at others on a youtube comment section for no real reason have issues, might wanna seek some professional help get that anger under control.
And other things that happen in the industry children are surrounded by pedophiles in the industry many child stars have came out about it there is even a documentary about it, her parents also controlled her money so they are living off what she earned for herself that's why she was so broken mentally and physically and nothing happened to them it's sad
@@melanindevine Yeah I just watched this again and there is 0 accountability towards her parents. There is a reason why children get exposed to that and NO ONE protected her. Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, so many people suffer in silence and worse when they come up as children and are betrayed by those around them. 😥
Dan Schneider needs to have his MeToo moment
Good for her at least she can admit to What she done and move to better than to come and God bless her and family!!!!!
You are such a sheep. She didn't do anything. She was ABUSED!
God gave her mental illness
I've been hearing about her going to fashion school for like 6 years now.
@C C What are you doing with your non-awkward ass?
Lmao fashion school take what two years lol
if that's what it takes to.keep her sober and healthy, who cares
You realize 4 years is a bachelors degree right? Plus she could be taking a business course also thus taking more time. Logic
What do you all do?
I think it’s so great Amanda can come forward and own it, and to actually say she’s sorry. She’s grown up for sure. Good for you Amanda! ❤️
Well I'm glad she's doing well, I have a few of her movies and I wish her well with whatever she chooses to do in life.
Nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes.. It's no big deal. I'm glad she's ok.
Who else remembers her in Big Fat Liar? Man, I loved that movie as a kid, and also What a Girl Wants.
I remember the movie when she plays soccer before leaving acting. I bet Hollywood misses her
That's is one of my favorite movies. We still watch it 😊
She was in easy a and hairspray after that...so that wasn't the last movie she played in
When she played a transgendered roll
You know I smoke weed but I never once was like hmm let me do meth
Marijuana is the gateway drug though
Raichu Myers
No it’s not.
She didn't do meth...it said she did cocaine, Molly, Ecstasy and Adderall...3 of those are "street drugs" and one is prescribed for ADD/ADHD and some people take Adderall or other "stimulants" to help them focus and other people abuse it because they like the feeling, they get high off of it. Ecstasy and Molly are "party drugs" and can be dangerous...I never done either of those but I have seen and heard stories. A lot of people have tried drugs like "molly" or "LSD"...a lot of people self-medicate because they are ashamed to seek help for their depression/anxiety because of the stigma with mental health.
@@divadmontes1988 Statistically, that's not true. Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. Most addicts get their start through prescribed medication that they get from their doctor. When that prescription ends, they turn to street drugs.
@@divadmontes1988 Marijuana is NOT a gateway drug. Point blank period- NOT a gateway drug.
2:07 and still no Amanda speaking-I’m out
Teresa Piper ikr ? Wth is this!
"I'm Amanda's #1 fan, please!!" Keep going, girl.
No, Penelope Taynt is her number one fan.. sorry. 😜
@@stace3672 I was hoping someone to comment that. Thank you u made my day.
This makes me happy to see her progress over the years, the future is bright for this young lady
Tyler MacKinnon shes only 32.
Glad she is doing better and sharing her story!
I absolutely love her she's always been cute and funny I really hope it work's out for her.
I saw so much news about her having a break down and barley saw anything on her recovery. I’m glad she’s improving. 🙏🏾
Everyone makes mistakes. Good for her.
Good to see to Amanda Bynes doing better now my prayers go out to her 👍👍
Great for her, lost it all, apologized and wants it all back,only the true fans will support her work now.
She’s so beautiful. Everyone has gone through so much and for her to share her struggles and being humble is so amazing.
When you hit bottom only you can fight to get better...Everyone else cheers you on😁👊✊💪
Angela Alston that part!
@ Feel like I already read this before just few comments up, yup I did... you planning on doing it over and over again? what about your sentence is clever?
i will forever support you girl! you did what most celebs and people refuse to do... apologize, and ask for help! so glad your back, the nostalgia is killing me right now. love it!
She doesn’t need to apologize
im happy she's better now
Same here
Here the same
Alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana. It not fair to compare the kind of drugs with each other in a report... media miss the public opinions wether intentionally or unintentionally
The media is just repeating her own words. They're not inferring anything.
Marijuana is a gateway drug into ecstacy molly for her
Both are dangerous
I think she was just saying for her personally that’s where it began for her not that marijuana is a gate way drug
Stay off drugs too
People are so fake 😏. Most of the comments are wishing her the best, but most of these people are the same ones who condemned her when she was an addict. Apologize for nothing Amanda, just do you girl 👍✌
@【せいじ】千原じゃない方 things happen in life to everyone good and bad and not everyone deals with them in the same way. We can't cast judgement when nobody is perfect. However, I see why so many people adore famous people one second and then condemn them the next. These people choose to put their lives out there for the public to see. We non famous folks just need to be real and quit jumping back and forth from good feelings to bad ones about them just cause it does and does not suit what we think is right and wrong at the time. They are still human beings and fuck up. They do NOT need to apologize for that.
@gmi g gut feeling. You don't have to agree. Just move on. Its how I know most people are. Just my opinion. That's what the comment section is for 😕
What’s wrong with condemning bad behavior like drug use, and then when someone comes clean saying good on ya. Wish you the best. What wouldn’t be fair is if people said you can never be ok because you did drugs once. Of course people are happy for her to be clean.
@@stephanieallred5222 I've already commented on that. Read up and move on 👍
@Gene Clark well at least you're honest 😂
Praying for her soul and spirit.
The child star curse! Thank God she got the help she needed. She looks amazing!
I met her when I was 12 in Hollywood. I was on a family vacation and I saw her. She was so sweet and down to earth. I never knew during that time she was high. But I’m glad she wasn’t rude to me. I’m glad she’s better ❤️
I’ve always loved Amanda ever since I was a kid in the 90s and watched her on The Amanda Show. I’m so glad she’s improving. She looks beautiful. I hope she returns to film and TV. She’s very talented ❤️
You have come a long way Amanda. I’m proud of you. Your talented,smart,beautiful,and funny. You will get your second chance. I can’t wait to see what you have for us
They really made her look normal with that photo shoot. She is nothing like that photo shoot smiling and laughing
#JusticeforAmandaBynes ❤️
She had a mental break down but she good now❤️❤️
Omg I am an actor and I know where she is coming from with not liking how she looked on camera , it will send me into a deep depression for ages . The fact that it is out there forever and not just a moment in time is absolutely terrifying , even if if it is how the character is meant to look . I think I will just not watch myself in anything back or just once and leave it I have decided to to let someone else manage my social media if it came to it .
She came back looking good but then fell back into that hole and she’s totally different now 🥲
I remember seeing her in Easy A.
Love how they blame the drugs and not the pressure from a young child in Hollywood that led her to abusing drugs.
Praying for her and happy for her
I've always liked her from All That, she's a free spirit and full of energy. I was wondering why she hasn't been doing anything for the longest, I'm happy to know that she's getting her life together.
I'm so glad to hear she's doing better. I grew up watching The Amanda Bynes Show and her movies as well. Seeing what had become of her made me truly sad and confused. You can see she's looking so much better and healthier now! Really nice to see. She's had natural talent from a very young age and I hope she's able to share it with us again one day. 💗
Don't even put weed in the conversation it's harmless
She was one of my favorite actresses. Since All That!!!!
This is the problem with Hollywood
I just want her to come back to 100% and stronger.😔🙏 Amanda Bynes we are praying for you a lot.
She should get a role on Riverdale or anything on the CW...
My childhood crush and still is
I’m not against weed, but all these pot smokers getting all defensive saying “IT CANT BE A GATEWAY DRUG” come on. Of course it can for some people.
Ask anyone who smokes weed if they did pot or alcohol first. 90% will say alcohol. Calling weed the "gateway drug" is a bullshit way to cover the fact that alcohol is real gateway drug but they wont blame a hugely profitable business.
@@joshgrimm8443 I smoked weed first and start doing other drugs before I drink or got drunk.
@@Californiagirl_USA ahhh ok?
@@joshgrimm8443 do you like trump
@@Californiagirl_USA no, but not because he's the President. Why?
"Stuck at home, getting high, watching TV, and tweeting." Sounds like a lot of young people today.
I always like her because when I met her in Toronto in ~2005, I stepped on her foot and she was still nice and took a photo with me
I’ve always loved her
I think she looked really, really cute as a boy!!!! Not many actresses are willing to do that-, I love how willing she was to take risks, she was always so bold, even as a child.
She’s not a boy tho she’s a girl
Love her honesty!!! She's gorgeous as ever bless bless her!!! 🙏🏻
♥️
I’m glad for her and Lohan for turning their lives around!
She looks amazing! I’m so proud of her
No need to be sorry.stay strong baby girl
Ive always rooted for her Im so happy she's doing great@@
Finally! I’ve been waiting for her to make a come back she’s way too talented to not ever go back to acting
Beautiful
She is one of the best actors I have ever seen so it is so great that she got sober and back on track.
Thats such a great thing to hear! Go Amanda!
Happy for her❤️❤️
Glad she got her life back.. Beautiful young lady.. Best wishes for the future💞💖💖💞💕💞
Glad to see that she is making a good recovery and comeback.
Glad she's better. Some people don't make it out. Keep God in your life. If you don't have Him, connect with Him. Doesn't mean things will be perect, but you will have better times. More peace, happiness, better health, sanity.
Less destruction in your life. He's real. I know it's hard to understand, but without Him, we're lost🙏❤
I love Amanda Bynes no matter what! ❤️
I'm glad Amanda's getting better. I was worried about her for a while.
Marijuana doesn’t do that...she has a severe mental illness due to abuse, I’m guessing. And HARDER drugs did not help her condition. Period.
I miss her in movies!
She's amazing person God Bless Her
Amanda looks good, i want her to do well in life.🖖🏽🖖🏽🖖🏽
She's so awesome. Good for her. Looking amazing too!
I understand some people do drugs and may go crazy...but are we really gna buy the drug story on this occasion? Don't believe what the media feeds you.
I remember when she acted nuts on Twitter, i actually tweeted TO her when i was maybe 14 telling her to grow up. I didn't know at the time she was using, but she's been my favorite actress since i was a kid. I loved her in every movie that I've seen of hers.
Well with all these sexual predators and traffickers being exposed all these breakdowns make sense. Poor Amanda I miss her :(
AMANDA! A generation of kids grew up with you and you were fabulous! We are also proud of the woman you are now and wish nothing but the best for your future!!
I've experimented with drugs my whole life and never acted like that. I never said there was a microchip in my brain, or made accusations against my parents and I never doused my dog in gasoline. I dunno. It's just weird to me.
I’m glad she’s doing okay I love her shows and movies
Marijuana does Not lead to other drugs!
I agree. That's the only thing I've ever done. I have no desire to try anything else. I only smoke marijuana occasionally.
Diane Blaylock For some, it does.
For many people it is.
It depends on the person. Anyone who needs an artificial high etc etc etc, for some it stops doing the trick and prevents them from actually coping, they search out alternatives. Gateway.
@yusuf islam I don't smoke Weed
She's still beautiful. I'm proud of you Amanda
Weed doesn’t make u use other drugs ! 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️
You're right it doesn't. It's always our own choices in life. Most people feel content with what marijuana does for you but others want to go further.
It doesn’t make you, but people that smoke marijuana are more open to try new things
@@sawilliams
You're right
It made me more willing to experience other drugs. Stop denying the truth. Just because it didn't for you doesn't mean that is the same for every one
I"m glad she's feeling better.
Marijuana did not lead to drug use and depression
Bryan SEAY okay that’s not what the video said.
For others it does
You don’t know if Marijuana can set something off in someone’s mind
I just want to hug her. Welcome back Sweetheart.💖💖💖
😢😢😢😭😭😭
She look good again!!!!
It breaks my heart to hear all the trouble you've had to go through Amanda. I'm just hoping you're feeling great now and are enjoying life to it's fullest [insert heart icon]
She's 32?? Damn I feel old
What an inspiration
Across america
Amanda went from a goofy kid to a hot mess...and now a hottie
You go girl❤
She looks nothing like the Amanda I use to watch growing up
Wow she's 32 now. I always still see her as the kid from All That. She had so much potential to become a huge star doing comedies. Hopefully she can make some kind of come back, if that what she wants.