Amanda Bynes, the former child star, was recently spotted at the Santa Anita Mall in Southern California, taking a leisurely stroll with a male friend. The 37-year-old actress, known for her roles in “What a Girl Wants” and “Hairspray,” seemed to be enjoying a casual shopping outing amidst recent personal ups and downs.
Clad in faux python pants paired with a baggy grey t-shirt, Amanda embraced a laid-back style for her mall adventure. The actress, who has faced various challenges in recent months, including a concerning incident of wandering through traffic naked in Los Angeles in March, appeared to be in good spirits during the outing.
In a series of Instagram posts, Amanda shared snapshots from her mall visit, revealing a stop at Target to purchase black hair dye for a transformation of her platinum blonde locks. The Amanda Show alum has been intermittently returning to the public eye, with one recent endeavor being her podcast, “Amanda Bynes & Paul Sieminski: The Podcast.”
However, the podcast journey took an unexpected turn as Amanda decided to cancel the project after just one episode. In a TikTok video posted on December 17, she explained her decision, stating, ‘So even though the podcast is doing really well and the response has been great, I am going to take a pause on it for now.’
Amanda expressed her desire to have high-profile guests like Jack Harlow, Drake, or Post Malone on the show, but the challenges in securing such guests led her to put the podcast on hold temporarily. Eventually, she announced the permanent cancellation of the podcast, citing a shift in career focus.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Amanda shared her decision to abandon the podcast in favor of pursuing a career as a manicurist. The actress explained that despite the initial success of the podcast, she preferred to obtain a manicurist license for a more consistent job. She expressed gratitude to her viewers and followers and stated, ‘I’m going to follow that path instead.’
This decision aligns with Amanda’s previous expressions of interest in the beauty and fashion industries. In October 2022, she revealed her enrollment in cosmetology college to become a manicurist, sharing glimpses of her educational journey on social media. Back in 2020, she explored the possibility of launching a perfume line, indicating her multifaceted interests beyond acting.
Notably, Amanda had also attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) nearly a decade ago, demonstrating her longstanding passion for the realms of fashion and beauty. As the actress embarks on a new career path, fans await updates on her journey and wish her success in the world of manicure artistry. The mall stroll and podcast drama have undoubtedly sparked curiosity around Amanda Bynes’ evolving narrative.
