Amanda Bynes, the former child star who captivated audiences in the late ’90s and early 2000s, has made headlines once again—but this time, it’s for joining the subscription-based platform OnlyFans. The 39-year-old actress-turned-entrepreneur took to Instagram to share the news with her followers, posting a photo of her profile and a clear-cut disclaimer about the type of content fans should—and shouldn’t—expect.
“I’m on OnlyFans now!” Bynes wrote on her Instagram Story. “Disclaimer: I’m doing OnlyFans to chat with my fans through DMs. I won’t be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.” Her username, @amandapandapandapanda1, links to a page where fans can subscribe for $50 per month.
While OnlyFans is often associated with adult content, it’s also a space where creators of all kinds—cooks, fitness experts, musicians, and artists—can share exclusive content and connect with fans directly. Bynes is making it clear that she’s using the platform purely to communicate and engage with her audience in a private and more personal setting, rather than for provocative posts.
Bynes’ move into the digital creator space marks another shift in her unpredictable yet always fascinating career. She first burst onto the scene as a cast member on Nickelodeon’s All That, before landing her own spin-off show The Amanda Show, which aired from 1999 to 2002. Known for her comedic timing and charismatic screen presence, Bynes quickly became one of the most recognizable teen stars of her generation.
She went on to star in a string of hit films throughout the 2000s, including What a Girl Wants (2003), She’s the Man (2006), Sydney White (2007), and Hairspray (2007). She also held a leading role in the WB sitcom What I Like About You alongside Jennie Garth from 2002 to 2006.
Despite her success, Bynes shocked fans in 2010 when she announced her retirement from acting at just 24 years old. “Being an actress isn’t as fun as it may seem,” she explained on social media. “If I don’t love something anymore, I stop doing it. I don’t love acting anymore, so I’ve stopped doing it.” She ended her post with the now-famous line: “I’ve #retired.”
In the years following her retirement, Bynes faced a series of personal struggles, including battles with mental health and substance abuse. In a 2018 interview with Paper Magazine, she reflected on her decision to quit acting, revealing that watching her performance in Easy A led her to a turning point. “I literally couldn’t stand my appearance in that movie and I didn’t like my performance,” she admitted. “It absolutely changed my perception of things.”
Since stepping away from the spotlight, Bynes has explored other creative outlets. In 2023, she briefly co-hosted a podcast titled Amanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski: The Podcast, though it was short-lived. Most recently, she shifted her focus to cosmetology, announcing plans to become a licensed manicurist. “Since I haven’t passed the board exam yet to get my manicurist license, I started back at school to study manicurist theory and to practice doing acrylics,” she shared last April.
Her OnlyFans debut appears to be a new chapter in her post-Hollywood journey—one that allows her to connect with fans on her own terms, without the pressures of traditional fame or acting roles.
While it remains to be seen how active Bynes will be on the platform, one thing is certain: she’s approaching this new venture with clarity and control. By setting firm boundaries and emphasizing her desire for genuine interaction, Amanda Bynes is carving out a space for herself that reflects both her growth and her ongoing evolution.