Amanda Bynes Turns Heads at LA Art Show with New Fashion Career Kickoff

Amanda Bynes made a bold fashion statement at a Los Angeles art show, where she displayed some of her unique artworks.

The sold-out event comes after the former child star opened up about her weight loss progress, shedding six pounds through healthier habits.

Amanda Bynes also recently paused her podcast after just one episode, choosing to prioritize her manicurist goals.

Bynes debuted her artwork in Los Angeles at an art show partnered with fashion designer Austin Babbitt, also known as Asspizza. She garnered attention for her creations during the event over the weekend.

During the showcase, the 38-year-old star opted for a bold fashion statement by wearing a revealing black top without a bra. The top was detailed with a cut-out design in the middle and adorned with metallic butterfly accents for some modesty.

She paired the top with sleek leather pants and styled her blonde locks in a quirky wet-look bob.

The event, hosted in collaboration with Babbitt, was a hit, drawing big names like singer Noah Cyrus.

According to the Daily Mail, the art show, which was held at the PLANTS + SPACES store, sold out, with the details shared via Bynes’ Instagram.

As reported by People Magazine, Bynes’ pop-up event featured a unique blend of art and fashion.

Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, the actress best known for “She’s the Man,” shared her pride in her achievements through a post on her Instagram Stories back in October.

She said, “My associate’s [sic] of art degree majoring in product development at FIDM paid off.”

Bynes and her collaborator Babbitt have already unveiled a T-shirt adorned with a drawing of a woman on the back and a pair of shorts available in black, white, and gray.

The former actress even shared behind-the-scenes footage of the T-shirts being printed on her Instagram.

In early November, Bynes shared her progress on her weight loss journey, revealing she had shed six pounds through walking and healthier eating habits.

The actress also revealed that she had walked nearly 15,000 steps and burned 481 calories in one day.

Back in March, Bynes opened up about gaining 20 pounds due to depression.

“I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do the opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean,” she said at the time.

Currently weighing 162 lbs., Bynes expressed her goal to return to 110 lbs. She has been candid about her struggles with body image and an eating disorder, as well as her past abuse of Adderall for weight loss, which led to her stepping away from acting in 2010.

Bynes is now focusing on a career as a cosmetologist and is working towards obtaining her manicurist license.

Last December, the “She’s The Man” star told her followers that she was done with podcasts after releasing only one episode. According to Bynes, she’s more interested in having a consistent job and plans to get her” manicurist license.”

The actress wrote, “The 1st episode of my podcast did really well… I was actually surprised and of course, was going to keep going because after friends encouraged me to..”

“After thinking about it, though, I would rather get my manicurist license and have a consistent job,” she added, per The Blast.

The former child star concluded, saying, “I’m going to follow that path instead. Thank you for following my journey.”

Earlier this year, Bynes posted a message on Instagram about going through a breakup.

“Am I the only one trying to win back their ex with every Instagram post?” she asked in a now-deleted Instagram Story on April 22. “Let me know if I’m the only one,” Bynes added.

While she didn’t specify which ex she was referring to, the “Easy A” alum was most recently connected to Paul Michael, whom she was engaged to from 2020 to 2021. They continued their on-and-off relationship until 2022.

The couple met while in rehab, and Michael previously shared how they bonded.

“She is a good listener, and we’re there for each other,” he said in a 2020 interview with E! News. “We have the best time and I love spending every second with her. She is the best thing that ever happened to me.”

While it’s unclear why the couple broke up, last year, reports claimed that Bynes’ family felt Michael was not good for the former actress.

A source told the Daily Mail that doctors had advised Bynes to “distance herself” from Michael.

They explained that her loved ones were convinced that the former couple’s split significantly affected Bynes to the point she suffered a breakdown in 2022, which led to her being placed on a psychiatric hold.