Amanda Bynes, the former child star known for her roles on Nickelodeon, has once again captured public attention with a striking new look shared on social media. In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, the 39-year-old actress revealed bold purple eyebrows, coordinating her makeup with matching lipstick and flaunting an excessively long manicure.
A Glimpse Into Her Latest Appearance
Recorded from inside a vehicle while parked in a lot, Bynes sported bleached hair as she addressed her 624,000 followers. She teased an upcoming project, saying, "What's up, everybody. I wanted to make a quick post just to let you know I'm going back into the studio tomorrow to work on my song girlfriend." Expressing her excitement, she added, "I'm so excited to see how it turns out and I really can't wait for you all to hear it as well." The brief clip concluded with her signing off, "Hope everyone's having a blessed night. Rock on."
Recent Body Modifications and Tattoo Revelations
This Instagram update follows closely on the heels of another body modification unveiled earlier in the week. On Wednesday, Bynes was spotted exiting Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing in Hollywood, showing off a new tattoo on her hand. The phrase "Trap Star" was etched above her index finger and thumb, a detail she later shared in a closeup snapshot via Instagram Stories.
This is not the first time Bynes has surprised fans with permanent body art. In December 2019, she shocked many by getting a heart tattooed on her cheek. Her collection of tattoos also includes:
- A heart on her middle finger
- An X on another finger
- A red rose on her forearm
Weight Loss Journey and Health Updates
Beyond her aesthetic changes, Bynes has been open about her weight loss journey in recent months. In December, she shared online that she once weighed 180lbs but had lost 28lbs using the weight loss drug Ozempic. "I'm down to 152lbs," she declared while posting a photo on Instagram Stories, adding, "I know I still look big but this photo is really inspiring to me!"
Her decision to use Ozempic was first announced in June 2025, when she explained in an Instagram video that she was turning to the GLP1 drug to lose weight. "Oh, I'm going on Ozempic. So excited. I'm 173 now so I hope to get down to like 130, which would be awesome so I look better in paparazzi pictures," she told her fans, promising to document her journey.
This focus on weight management comes after Bynes revealed in 2024 that she had gained 20 pounds due to depression, expressing a desire to return to the 110lbs she weighed as a teenager. Her candid discussions about mental health and body image continue to resonate with followers who have watched her career evolve from child stardom to her current pursuits in music and personal expression.
