Amanda Bynes is reportedly at the center of increasing worries that she may not withstand the intense pressures of Hollywood, as her ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder raises significant concerns. Insiders told Radar Online that while the 39-year-old American actress is attempting to rebuild her life, those close to her are apprehensive, believing she seeks attention in the wrong avenues. They also hope she will leave Hollywood behind for a quiet, peaceful existence.
Sources claimed that Bynes sparked renewed concerns when she showcased a new hairstyle and a fresh tattoo in a recent TikTok video. In the video, The Love Wrecked star informed her followers, “My best friend Dylan and I have been best friends for 10 years. And to mark our best friend anniversary, we got matching Roman numeral ‘Xs’ for the number 10. I got it on my finger. Dylan got it on her rib cage,” the former child star added.
Bynes went on to comment on her restyled hairdo, quipping, “I finally grew my bangs out. I’m so excited right now.” However, the insiders stated that she appears inflamed, and “her dramatically altered appearance is giving loved ones cause for serious concern. Anyone can see how bloated she is. All the years of abuse have taken a toll.” They added, “She still has lots of people in her life who love her and are proud of her for picking up the pieces and staying clean. But they’re shocked by her transformation.” The sources further mentioned, “She looks so vulnerable, not to mention unhealthy.”
For context, Bynes was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014 and spoke to Paper magazine in 2018 about her struggle with substance abuse. It is pertinent to note that in 2013, the Nickelodeon star’s parents had her admitted to a psychiatric hospital, informing the court that she “is obsessed with the idea that she and others are ugly.”
