Amanda Bynes has addressed rumors that she had an abortion at age 13 from her producer.
Former Hollywood star Amanda Bynes, who left the industry after scandals and a long battle with addiction, has commented on rumors that she became pregnant at age 13 by producer Dan Schneider.
A video recently surfaced online in which Amanda allegedly talks about a sexual encounter with a producer 20 years her senior. In the video, the star claimed she became pregnant at age 13 by controversial producer Dan Schneider and had an abortion. The clip also included a clip from another show, showing the young actress in a bikini with the producer in a bathtub.
Now the actress has said the video was created using neural networks and is completely fake. "I didn't film this video. It's all just a lie for clickbait," 39-year-old Amanda said in an interview with TMZ.
Last year, in the documentary Quiet on the Set, several former Nickelodeon stars alleged that Schneider created a toxic environment and humiliated the cast and crew on his projects. The producer himself denied the allegations but acknowledged that he owed many an apology for his "shameful" past. Nickelodeon terminated its partnership with Schneider in 2018 after reports surfaced that he may have had intimate relationships with underage actors. The producer left with a $7 million settlement.
Amanda Bynes made her screen debut in 1996 in the television series "Stuff." She later landed her own show on Nickelodeon, followed by roles in such popular films of the 2000s as "She's the Man," "Island Love," and "What a Girl Wants."
Despite her success, Amanda announced her retirement from acting in 2010. It was later revealed that she had suffered from depression due to body image issues and had struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. The actress had been to rehab several times, and in 2013, she was arrested for drunk driving, assaulting a fan, and attempted theft. Her mother was appointed as her guardian, but she was released from custody nine years later.
Amanda is currently looking for different ways to earn money and this year launched an OnlyFans account. But the most common online discussion is not about her work, but about her appearance. Fans were shocked to see her after a long break: Bynes had gained significant weight, got a heart tattoo on her cheek, and started wearing a nose piercing.
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