In recent years, Britney Spears’ conservatorship has dominated headlines, sparking the #FreeBritney movement as fans rally for her to regain control of her life. However, many people are unaware that former child star Amanda Bynes has been facing a similar situation for several years. Despite the striking similarities between their conservatorships, Amanda’s story has received far less attention. Let’s delve into the untold story of Amanda Bynes’ conservatorship.
How Did Amanda Bynes End Up Under Conservatorship?
To understand Amanda’s conservatorship, we must first examine the events that led to it. Like Spears, Amanda has experienced numerous personal struggles in the public eye. In 2012, she was arrested and charged with a DUI in West Hollywood. Although the charges were eventually dropped, her troubles continued. The following year, she faced charges of reckless endangerment, and her situation worsened in the summer of 2013 when she allegedly started a fire in a stranger’s driveway. This incident resulted in her admission to a mental health facility. Shortly after, Amanda’s mother filed for a temporary conservatorship to manage her daughter’s affairs, which was granted and has lasted much longer than initially anticipated.
Amanda’s story took a shocking turn in 2014 when she accused her father, Rick, of emotional and sexual abuse in a series of now-deleted tweets. Amanda’s parents vehemently denied the allegations, and she eventually claimed that she fabricated the entire story. She alleged that a microchip in her brain forced her to make these accusations, and her father was responsible for implanting it. To outsiders, it appeared that Amanda was experiencing a mental breakdown. Shortly after these allegations, she revealed her bipolar disorder diagnosis. In 2018, her mother filed to extend Amanda’s conservatorship until the summer of 2020. However, 2020 has passed, and the conservatorship remains in place.
What Are the Terms of Amanda Bynes’ Conservatorship?
It’s crucial to recognize that conservatorships vary from person to person. According to Cornell Law, a conservator is a “court-appointed individual who handles financial or daily life affairs of a conservatee.” While the specific details of Amanda Bynes’ conservatorship have not been made public, we know that it is now only medical and no longer financial. This means that she doesn’t need permission to access her finances.
What Does the Future Hold for Amanda Bynes?
As many fans know, Amanda announced her retirement from acting in 2010 and has remained retired with no apparent plans to return to the screen. Outside of acting, she has been engaged to Paul Michael since 2020. Regarding her conservatorship, there were initial rumors that it had been extended until 2023. However, a Page Six article quotes Bynes’ lawyer as stating that the conservatorship is “open day to day” and will terminate when it is no longer convenient for Amanda.
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