Amanda Bynes Makes a Bold New Look
Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes, now 40, has made a striking return to the spotlight with a completely new look. In a series of recent selfies shared on social media, Bynes appeared unrecognizable with bleached blonde hair and dark eyebrows. The former actress also showcased a heart-shaped tattoo on her left cheek, a septum piercing, and several other nose piercings, highlighting her bold transformation.
A Cheetah-Print Sweatshirt and a Musical Collaboration
In one of the photos, Bynes was seen wearing a cheetah-print sweatshirt while flashing a peace sign for the camera. The background of the image hinted at an upcoming musical project she’s working on with Yogi. She captioned the post, “@realyungyogi our track is going to be so lit,” suggesting excitement about the collaboration.
A New Music Career Takes Shape
Bynes seems to be focusing on a new music career, as evidenced by the release of a song titled “GIRLFRIEND” on April 10. In a February 20 post, she shared an update on the track, writing, “@fenixflexinofficial is going to be on my song GIRLFRIEND ! straight fire 🔥 !!!!!!!!!” The ex-child star had been sharing rough cuts of the song for months leading up to its official release.
On January 19, she posted a message about the project, stating, “@realyungyogi @zvbbv @nikkipaigenarage cooking up in the studio. Want this to be a dance trance edm track. We’ll see where we go with it :-),” indicating her creative process.
A January 28 teaser featured Bynes declaring in the song, “My friends love hearing about you. I love everything you do.” This line suggests a personal and emotional connection to the track.
Fans Are Excited About Her Pop Stardom
Fans have been overwhelmingly supportive of Bynes’ new direction in music. One fan wrote, “This is so 2007 MySpace and I love it,” while another commented, “This goes so hard, literally throws me back to MySpace electro stuff 😭🔥 keep cookin.” A third person exclaimed, “OMG? Amanda Bynes in her pop star era?! IM SEATED.”
A Growing Relationship with Zachary Khan
The release of “GIRLFRIEND” coincides with a growing relationship between Bynes and Zachary Khan. In a recent selfie video posted on social media, Bynes sent a heartfelt message to her partner: “Hey, my love. I just wanted to send a quick video. I’m thinking about you, I love you so much.” She continued, “I’m glad that your festival went so well. I had my bagel, I just went to Starbucks and had an iced espresso drink. I’m going to go on a little drive. I love you so much, hope you’re having a good night. Talk to you later.”
The couple was spotted together in Los Angeles on March 10, holding hands as they left Goodwill and stopping by a Valvoline. On Valentine’s Day, Bynes celebrated her relationship by posting an Instagram photo of them, accompanied by the song “I LUV IT” by Camila Cabello and Playboi Carti.
A New Chapter for Amanda Bynes
Bynes and Khan first confirmed their relationship in September 2025. Their public displays of affection and shared moments suggest a strong bond between the two. As Bynes continues to explore her music career and personal life, fans are eager to see what comes next for the former child star.
