Amanda Bynes once had a close and loving relationship with her older sister, Jillian Bynes, but the two are now estranged due to Amanda’s tumultuous lifestyle.
The former Big Fat Liar star was known for her controversial Twitter presence. She frequently attacked celebrities with offensive comments about their looks and careers.
Key Takeaways
- Amanda made a hurting tweet about her sister Jillian.
- The former child actress also attacked Drake in her multiple tweets.
Unfortunately, Amanda didn’t spare her own sister from these hurtful remarks. In a 2013 tweet, she made derogatory comments about Jillian, writing,
“My sister Jillian has an ugly face. Don’t worry, Drake.”
Amanda Bynes
This wasn’t the first time Amanda mentioned the musician in her tweets. She had previously targeted Drake multiple times, criticizing his appearance and stating he had “the ugliest smile, ugly gums, uneven teeth, and eyes.“
Amanda’s offensive tweets about her sister continued as she further insulted Jillian by saying,
“Look at every picture of my sister Jillian, she isn’t attractive!”
Amanda Bynes
To date, Jillian has not publicly responded to Amanda’s hurtful and unkind tweets.
Prior to their estrangement, the Bynes sisters shared a close bond. Jillian even appeared in her younger sister’s hit Nickelodeon show, The Amanda Show, in the early 2000s.
Amanda was also a bridesmaid at Jillian’s wedding on July 26, 2008, demonstrating their strong relationship at the time. However, the exact cause of their subsequent Twitter feud remains unknown.
Interestingly, their older brother, Tommy Bynes, has been spared from any involvement in his siblings’ online disputes.
Sister Jillian Supported Father After Amanda’s Accusations
Following the Twitter feud and Amanda’s allegations of abuse against her father, the current state of the relationship between the Bynes sisters remains unknown.
In 2014, the She’s the Man actress expressed her frustration on Twitter after learning that her parents planned to admit her to a psychiatric facility.
Amanda’s siblings, Jillian and Tommy, expressed their disappointment through their attorney, stating,
“We are disturbed beyond words that Amanda would come up with such a fabrication as a way to avoid getting much-needed help or treatment. We are pained by Amanda’s behavior, but we absolutely give our full unconditional love and support to our wonderful parents.”
Jillian and Tommy
Their mother, Lynn, also disagreed with Amanda’s allegations, which Amanda later retracted.
By 2021, Amanda was reported to be recovering after years of fluctuating mental health. However, her parents’ concerns resurfaced a couple of years later when her mental health issues reappeared.
In March 2023, the Love Wrecked star was seen walking down the street unclothed, indicating another episode of psychosis. Despite her distress, Amanda managed to signal a passing car and dial 911 for help.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Amanda was a straight-A student.
- She plays violin and piano.
- Amanda graduated from Thousand Oaks High, Class of 2004.
