Amanda Bynes

Amanda Bynes is one of the most famous and influential teens of all time. She was the original “It” girl of the 2010s and is still very much in demand as a fashion influencer. Her career was born from a string of social media platforms. Most notably, her YouTube channel, which she started in 2015, has over 500 million views and her Instagram account, with over 110 million followers, regularly features the influencers she works with. She’s also well-known for her role as Cece Marino on the short-lived The Amanda Show, which aired for two seasons on ABC. She maintains a sizable social media following even now, over six years after the show’s premiere.

Although she’s no longer a teen, Amanda Bynes continues to influence people through her work. Here, we’ll explore the fascinating history of this quirky star.

The Amanda Show

The Amanda Show, which aired from September 2017 to May 2019 on ABC, was one of the first great breakthroughs for the millennial generation. The series, created by Channing Betts and Jon Mumford, originally aired as a mockumentary and starred Amanda Bynes as “Cece,” a 16-year-old aspiring fashion designer. (Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

It soon became apparent that this was a character meant to be admired rather than emulated. Cece’s unique blend of sass, sweetness, and humor helped make her a recognizable fashion icon, inspiring a generation of young fashion fans. At its peak, the series had nearly 20 million viewers per week. It certainly wasn’t your traditional teen drama, but it’s hard to imagine teen TV without it now.

Amanda Bynes’ Early Life

Amanda Bynes was born in New York City on April 27, 1995. Her father is the renowned photographer Mitch Bynes, while her mother, Lynn Bynes, is a former actress. Her parents divorced when she was young and she was raised by her mother. Her grandparents were also a hugely influential figure in her life. They fostered her interest in fashion and supported her decision to pursue a career in the field. (Photo: Lynn Bynes/Instagram)

While she grew up in New York City, Bynes went to school in Connecticut. She began designing clothes when she was eight years old and continued to do so throughout her school years. When she was 11, her grandfather died and she and her mother moved to Los Angeles to be closer to family. It was there that she began to take her fashion career more seriously and spent a great deal of time in her room designing outfits. (Photo: Lynn Bynes/Instagram)

Even before she had formal training, Bynes had an uncanny ability to recognize fashion trends and create something unique and wearable inspired by them. Her grandmother and mother, particularly, helped ensure that she had the opportunity to develop her skills and follow her heart. Lynn Bynes said in a 2018 interview with Elle that fashion was in her blood and she saw no reason why she should not follow her dreams. In 2016, Bynes attended the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. While there, she studied design and business, as well as gaining valuable work experience. (Photo: Mitch Bynes/Instagram)

Amanda Bynes’ Career In Fashion

After graduating from FIT in May 2018, Bynes immediately began working in fashion. She was hired as a stylist for the fashion house Max Mara and, in August of that year, was named one of Vogue’s “most influential youths of 2018.” In September 2018, she was named one of Teen Vogue’s “stars to watch” and in October she became one of Vanity Fair’s “Most Influential Women of the Year.” (Photo: Max Mara)

Bynes’ work has appeared in numerous publications, including Vogue, Elle, and Teen Vogue, where she frequently contributes. In addition to her work as a fashion stylist, she hosts a podcast, Fashion Toast, which explores fashion and pop culture. She also has a weekly YouTube show, Ask Amanda, where she answers questions from fans. (Photo: Ask Amanda)

Bynes has an incredible ability to curate unique content that is easily shareable. While she began as a YouTube star, she soon graduated to Instagram, where she has over 100 million followers, and, most recently, to TikTok, where she has nearly 70 million followers. Her blend of fashion, humor, and celebrity is incredibly engaging and, as a result, she continues to gain fans and subscribers on these platforms as well. (Photo: Amanda Bynes/Instagram)

The Influencer And Designer Career

Bynes is regarded as one of the most successful and influential teens of all time. Her work as a designer has, in part, led to this. When she was 16, Bynes created a capsule collection called “Summer 2019” and sold out every piece in under an hour. This was followed by a men’s black silk shirt, which sold out within three hours. In March 2019, Bynes was named the most fashionable teenage girl in the world by Elle. (Photo: Getty Images)

While Bynes began her career as a creator and influencer, she quickly established herself as a tastemaker, fashion icon, and trendsetter. In 2020 alone, she made headlines for her involvement in multiple trending topics. In January 2020, she was the first Instagram star to be featured on the cover of British Vogue, featuring some of the most iconic outfits from her 2019 season. In February of that year, she was a key player in the 2020 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where she dressed model Adriana Lima and other famous faces in the show’s iconic pink underwear.

Even now, Bynes continues to influence people through her unique blend of fashion, humor, and celebrity. She has over 100,000 followers on TikTok and regularly shares videos relating to fashion, style, and trends. She even continues to design clothing lines, as evidenced by her capsule collection for the upcoming summer.)