'She is not okay': Amanda Bynes reveals she¡¯s starting Ozempic, fans say 'this is so sad to watch'

Amanda Bynes has found herself back in the public eye after revealing that she¡¯s beginning treatment with Ozempic, a drug often prescribed for weight loss. The announcement follows her recent body transformation that had already caught fans¡¯ attention. While some praised her choice, others reacted with concern on social media, citing her past mental health issues and calling the update worrisome.

Amanda Bynes reveals she¡¯s starting Ozempic

Amanda Bynes announces she¡¯s going on ozempic so she looks skinny in paparazzi photos
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Amanda took to Instagram and shared that she wants to look good in pap pictures. She also revealed that she is currently 175 and wants to get down to 130. The video was shared on Reddit recently and while some fans were happy for her, others said that the video was sad to watch.
One wrote, ¡°I wish nothing but the best for Amanda Bynes. I hope this brings her joy and peace.¡± A second added, ¡°I am crying. If people don¡¯t think that Hollywood is really bad for kids, let them watch an episode of her on Nickelodeon and then this video.¡±

A third went on to add, ¡°This video activated my entire nervous system. I feel so bad for her.¡±

What happened to Amanda Bynes?

Amanda¡¯s early work with producer Dan Schneider has come under criticism, with some people speculating that her personal struggles may have roots in that period of her career.By 2024, Amanda Bynes shared that she had gained over 20 pounds during a struggle with depression and was working to get healthier through exercise, better eating, and therapy. She has been going through big personal changes while still in the public eye, focusing on her mental health. After spending nearly 10 years under conservatorship (2013¨C2022), Amanda started rebuilding her independence and returned to social media, even launching an OnlyFans account in April 2025 to connect with fans.

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