The Amanda Show Might Not Have Paid Amanda Bynes The Fortune That Fans Think
After her years on the Nickelodeon '90s show All That, Amanda Bynes got her spin-off The Amanda Show, and it's possible that her salary wasn't very high. Amanda Bynes's net worth is lower than it was, and according to Celebrity Net Worth, it's currently $6 million. Since she hasn't acted in years, and her last role was in the 2010 comedy Easy A, it seems that she made most of her money in the 2000s.
While there are many child stars who made comebacks, fans have been watching her struggle for years and hoping that she is doing better. In March 2023, Bynes was placed on psychiatric hold because she walked around Los Angeles without any clothes on, and it's heartbreaking to see.
Although she might not become an actor again, fans still recall watching her on The Amanda Show, but what was she paid for her three seasons?
What Did Amanda Bynes Get Paid For The Amanda Show?
In recent years, fans have heard stories like Amanda Bynes's NYC apartment smelling bad, and it's sad to contrast her struggles with the early years of her acting career. Like many other actors in the '90s, she seemed eager, cheerful, and excited about exploring the craft of acting.
She always had a great presence in whatever she acted in, including The Amanda Show.
While Bynes's The Amanda Show salary was never made public, it's possible to assume what she was paid based on what money other Nickelodeon child stars made. And the salaries are definitely not as high as fans might think or as what other actors are paid for their TV roles.
According to Us Weekly, Selena Gomez was paid $30,000 for every The Wizards Of Waverly Place episode. Josh Peck explained that he was paid $15,000 for every episode of Drake & Josh and that was $450,000 for five years of work. Ariana Grande was given $9,000 for every episode of Victorious.
Based on these salaries, perhaps Bynes was being paid a few thousand dollars for every episode of The Amanda Show. It seems likely that she made a higher salary for her movies like Sydney White, She's The Man, and What A Girl Wants.
The Amanda Show was a showcase for the acting talents of many young stars who would also have their own shows on the network. Bynes starred alongside Josh Peck and Drake Bell, who then went on to star on Drake & Josh.
What Was The Amanda Show About?
The Amanda Show was so fun and interesting because it was a sketch show aimed at children and that idea was pretty unique. Every episode of The Amanda Show featured a cold open and then several sketches. Bynes played several regular characters, and fans definitely looked forward to seeing these funny personalities.
One of Amanda Bynes's most famous characters was Judge Trudy, and she's the perfect example of how silly the entire series was. Judge Trudy would say "Bring in the dancing lobsters" when she was finished and Bynes would wear a black robe with a white collar, glasses, and a curly brown wig.
Other memorable sketches include Mr. Gullible about a teacher whose students are always tricking him and The Girls' Room where characters Debbie, Tammy, Sheila, and Amber exchange gossip. Drake Bell and Josh Peck also played many characters, with Peck playing The Dancing Lobster 2.
In her 2018 interview with Paper Magazine, Amanda Bynes talked about The Amanda Show. She said, "It was a dream come true. It was unbelievable for me."
The actress was only 10 years old when she starred on All That, a sketch series that also starred Kel Thompson and Kel Mitchell. This is where they first performed their Good Burger sketch that led to their 1997 movie. A few years later, The Amanda Show began airing.
Bynes was 13 years old when it started and her young age definitely appealed to viewers. It was easy for fans to feel like they were watching a peer or friend, especially someone who was very silly and goofy and seemed to enjoy every moment of the series. Bynes's energy was great and she gave her all to every sketch.
Amanda Bynes's Comments About Her Acting Career
It seems like Amanda Bynes had fun starring on The Amanda Show, and as she began acting in comedies afterward, it's clear that hilarious characters appealed to her.
In an interview with 18 Doors around the time that she starred in the 2007 movie Hairspray, Bynes shared that she was happy to take on characters who reflected the age that she was at the time. She said, "I wouldn’t say that I was going to play any younger. I am going to do what works for me. I want to make people laugh and to find roles that are strong female roles—roles that I find challenging—for the time being I am content with the roles I have been doing."
Many of Bynes's 2000s comedies definitely reflected the goofy sensibility of All That and The Amanda Show. This was particularly true of She's The Man but also applied to Sydney White, which came out in 2007. As the title suggests, it tells a new story based on Snow White, with Bynes's character becoming part of a sorority while attending college.
Bynes shared it made sense to play this character because she was in her early 20s while filming it and would have been in school if she wasn't an actress. She told 18 Doors, "Everything I do is a transition, because I am growing-up. I am doing roles that are suitable for me now. I’m 21 and it is fitting that I am doing a role that puts me in college because if I was in school, now, I would be in college."
When Amanda Bynes's conservatorship ended in March 2022, Bynes didn't mention wanting to act again. However, she spoke about putting out a perfume product.
She said, according to People, "In the last several years, I have been working hard to improve my health so that I can live and work independently, and I will continue to prioritize my well-being in this next chapter. I am excited about my upcoming endeavors — including my fragrance line — and look forward to sharing more when I can."
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