Amanda Bynes was the "it" girl throughout the 2000s! Whether you were a fan or not, there is no denying that she was without a doubt one of the most sought-after actresses. Appearing in films such as "What A Girl Wants", "Easy A", "She's The Man" and "Big Fat Liar", Amanda was racking in major dough.
While her success on-screen was unparalleled, things took a turn for Amanda when she found herself in a lot of legal trouble in 2012. Things continued to go downhill for the stat ever since, and it appears she is finally in a much better place after announcing her engagement earlier this year.
Despite having millions in her bank from her successful television shows and films, Amanda Bynes quickly lost it all after a tumultuous decade. From lawyer fees to court cases and arrests, here are 15 ways Amanda Bynes lost her millions.
15 Designer Clothes & Accessories
Amanda Bynes gained fame and notoriety way back in the 90s on "The Amanda Show". Considering she had lived most of her life under the spotlight, it is no surprise that she grew up wanting the latest and greatest designer goods. From Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermes to Louis Vuitton, Amanda Bynes had it all, until she didn't anymore.
14 Lawsuits Galore
Things took a nasty turn for Amanda Bynes in 2012, and it appears the star has been on a road to recovery ever since. She was sued multiple times by various treatment facilities who claim she did not pay her bills that amounted to thousands upon thousands of dollars, which have easily set the star back by a lot.
13 Her Addictions
As her struggles in the early 2010s only got worse and worse, Amanda Bynes turned to alcohol and drugs in order to cope with a lot of her ongoing issues. It is no surprise to see child stars revert to such behaviour, but it appears as if Bynes' substance addiction definitely took over her and her finances.
12 Countless Run-Ins With The Law
As 2013 rolled around, Amanda Bynes had over three hit and run events that led her to a number of handcuffed moments and court visits. In addition to her hit and runs, Amanda also found herself getting in trouble with the law after throwing a bong out of her New York City apartment.
11 A Public Relations Team
As her issues kept getting direr and direr, Amanda Bynes required a public relations team in order to do some much-needed damage control. The star had been going on a rampage on social media, particularly sending out tweets to rapper Drake to do very racy things to her.
10 Piercings & Tattoos
Amanda Bynes was always the sweet girl next door that we all loved growing up, however, things took a turn after she entered a very dark space in her life. While we aren't sure if these are correlated, Bynes began getting several tattoos and piercings, on her face and body, which without a doubt cost quite a bit!
9 Rehab Facilities
After developing a substance abuse problem, Amanda Bynes' parents did what they could to get her the right help and treatment, which ultimately landed her in rehab a handful of times. Considering Amanda is a celeb, you bet that she didn't check in to just any rehab facility, but one that cost her an arm and a leg.
8 DUI Cases
One of Amanda Bynes's most critical cases to date was her DUI back in 2012, and again in 2014! The star was caught driving under the influence on a couple of occasions, which ultimately led to her very public court case and a stint in jail, which didn't last long, but definitely had loads of repercussions.
7 Tickets, Tickets & More Tickets
After receiving her first DUI, Amanda Bynes had her license stripped away immediately. While this all sounds about right, Bynes did not let that stop her from driving! Amanda had racked up loads of parking tickets, but the most costly ticket is when she was pulled over for driving with an expired license!
6 Cosmetic Procedures
Amanda Bynes' look has drastically changed since her last role in "Easy A", which marks the last movie Amanda starred in. Since then, the actress has admitted to getting cosmetic procedures done to her face, which included her nose and cheeks, and in Beverly Hills, you know that doesn't come cheap.
5 Wig Collection
In addition to her cosmetic alterations, Amanda Bynes has also become a fan of dyeing her hair and investing in wigs! Whether it is purple, pink, blonde or blue, Amanda has been sporting all kinds of different looks throughout the past decade, most of which cost quite a pretty penny.
4 Mental Health Facility
After dealing with lots of stress from her childhood issues and the non-stop legal trouble she managed to find herself in, it was only a matter of time before she broke down. The actress reportedly suffered from anxiety and depression, which landed her in a psychiatric facility that also came with a hefty price tag.
3 Conservatorship Costs
After her stint in rehab and a mental health facility, Amanda Bynes was no longer deemed suitable to be able to take care of herself, her finances or her career, therefore, a conservatorship was put into place. Similarly to Britney Spears' situation, Bynes' parents are legally responsible for her entire existence, which she has been trying to revoke, therefore costing her even more money!
2 Security Team
After becoming a huge profit for paparazzi during her legal troubles between 2012-2014, Amanda Bynes was the most sought after celeb. With constant harassment from the paparazzi, Bynes had no choice but to hire security in order to keep herself safe from the non-stop crowds that would form in a hot second!
1 Lawyer Fees
Considering she has had to face a judge for her two DUI cases, hit and runs, arrests and conservatorship, it goes without saying that Amanda must have racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawyer fees! With that many ongoing issues at once, you bet her finances took a major hit after paying off her lawyer.