Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1986) is an American (United States) actress (actor), comedienne (comedian), fashion designer, singer (singing), and voice actor (voice acting). She was previously a show host of her own TV program The Amanda Show on Nickelodeon (Nickelodeon (TV channel)). After appearing in several successful television series (All That and The Amanda Show) on Nickelodeon in the mid to late 1990s and early 2000s, Bynes transitioned to a film career, starring in several films aimed at teenage audiences, including Shes the Man (2006) and Hairspray (Hairspray (2007 film)) (2007).

In 2006, Bynes was named one of Teen People (People (magazine))s "25 Hottest Stars Under 25", and in 2007, she was on the Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrity under 21, earning $2.5 million.