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Superstar · 03-13-2005, 04:37 AM

"I don't really relate to that many people who are my age, especially in this business."

The first thing you notice about 18-year-old Amanda Bynes is that she's wise beyond her years. Ask about her acting influences and she starts dropping
black-and-white movie names; bring up the latest albums by her peers, and she proudly announces that she's keeping her voice on the screen. Nobody knows who she's dating, where she's partying, or what the name of her dog is — and Bynes wouldn't have it any other way. (Click here to see an MTV exclusive clip from "Robots".)

"I don't want to have my face on everything. ... I just don't want to be some young brat who is everywhere," she said. "It sickens me."

You know the usual suspects — Lindsay, Britney, Hilary, Jessica, Paris — but when the name Amanda Bynes comes up, all that comes to mind is one thing: the work. Years of teen-pleasing comedic performances on "All That" and "The Amanda Show," a movie debut in "Big Fat Liar," the star vehicle of "What a Girl Wants," and three seasons on the WB sitcom "What I Like About You."

While the competition was busy filling up the tabloids, Bynes took on her biggest role yet, voicing a character in this weekend's "Robots" alongside names like Mel Brooks, Halle Berry and Robin Williams. As the first teen actress to land a lead role in CGI animation, Bynes is setting the stage to still be successful when her age catches up to her mindset.

She might not have been on the path, though, were it not for Buncha Crunch candy.

"I remember when I did that commercial," she said, recalling her on-camera debut at age 7. "It was my first commercial and I was so excited. There was this little boy who was in the commercial with me, and the first thing he said to me was, 'How many commercials have you done?' I said it was my first one, and he said, 'Well, I've done two'. He had such an attitude about it, and was like, I'm so much better than you."

"Right off the bat, that was my first lesson," Bynes laughed, "that you have to have thick skin and not care about what other people try to say to knock you down. It instilled in me this attitude of believing in myself and not needing anyone else's positive reinforcement or negative, as long as I'm happy with myself and doing the best I can do."

Pushy kid actors aside, Bynes remembers a supportive childhood that had her mother driving her to auditions and her father offering up continuous inspiration. "My Dad is a big movie buff," she insists. "He's seen every movie known to man, and that's where my love for movies and TV came from. He'd always say, 'Amanda, come here,' and me and my sister would come over and watch different things he wanted to show us."

One such time, Bynes ended up being captivated by a comedy legend who would influence the many pratfalls and silly faces that Bynes later served up to Nickelodeon kids who'd never even heard the name Lucille Ball. "I always loved 'I Love Lucy,' " Bynes said. "I loved watching stuff that made me laugh and feel good, and made my family laugh."

When movies like "Shrek" and "Finding Nemo" exploded, Bynes saw the opportunity to look back on that beloved family entertainment and pay it forward. Still, it wasn't until the futuristic tale of Rodney Copperbottom (voiced by Ewan McGregor) came along that she found the right role. "I read the script and I knew I wanted to do this one," she said.

"My character, Piper, is the tomboy of the group," she said proudly. "She's the only girl, and she has to be rough in order to be with all the guys. She meets Rodney for the first time and falls in love with him and has a little bit of a crush on him, but he is actually in love with Cappy, which is Halle Berry's character."

So, let the other young actresses deal with reality shows and music videos. Bynes is spending her days alongside Oscar winners, picking up tools that should help her to build a lengthy career. "I'm not an old soul, but I'd much prefer to be watching movies or spending time with my friends. Everything else is so unfulfilling. I'm so lucky to be able to do this, and I hope to do it for as long as I can. Hopefully I will."

As those who love robots so often must do, Bynes is content to dream about the future.

http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/artic...05/story.jhtml

Superstar · 03-13-2005, 04:38 AM

I admire Amanda, she's not trying to be like Hilary or Lindsay or accepting every movie role she's offered. I really think Amanda has a great future ahead of her.

Janet McFarland · 03-13-2005, 11:17 AM

Aw good for her. I loved watching her on Nickelodeon for all those years and I like her movies. I like her attitude about the whole Hilary/Lindsay situation.

Dean Winchester · 03-13-2005, 02:42 PM

I actually admit that "What I Like About You" is actually a guilty pleasure show for me. I LOVE Leslie Grossman (who was also Mary Cherry on Popular), she is such a great comedic actress. And Nick Zano? yummmmmmmmy

snl75 · 03-13-2005, 07:45 PM

ive only watched what i like about you a few times but ive liked what ive seen and amanda bynes is very funny and seemes like a very nice person

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 03-13-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

I admire Amanda, she's not trying to be like Hilary or Lindsay or accepting every movie role she's offered. I really think Amanda has a great future ahead of her.

I agree, she's not fake and seems like a good person.

David · 03-13-2005, 10:18 PM

this sounds dumb... but i loved amanda bynes back when she was on "all that". i thought she was sooo funny. and i'm happy that she's been able to sustain a great acting career, while staying humble and not becoming another hillary duff clone.

x3 Taylor x3 · 03-13-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David

this sounds dumb... but i loved amanda bynes back when she was on "all that". i thought she was sooo funny. and i'm happy that she's been able to sustain a great acting career, while staying humble and not becoming another hillary duff clone.

Me too!!

crystals · 03-14-2005, 12:45 AM

I think Amanda Bynes is a good actress. I like the show "What I Like About You" and the film "What A Girl Wants".

Superstar · 03-14-2005, 03:38 PM

If she released a CD, I'd probably change my mind about her, I'd feel like shes selling out (like most other actresses have). She's a pretty bad singer anyway so I don't think we'll see her in the charts soon

Dutabi84 · 03-14-2005, 04:17 PM

It's refreshing to see someone in hollywood her age, to have talent and a great sense of humor. Plus she's absolutely beautiful.

Dean Winchester · 03-14-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

If she released a CD, I'd probably change my mind about her, I'd feel like shes selling out (like most other actresses have). She's a pretty bad singer anyway so I don't think we'll see her in the charts soon

and this stopped J. Lo from having hit singles?

gilligan fanatic · 03-14-2005, 05:25 PM

I don't think I have seen any of her stuff since she left All That.

Superstar · 03-15-2005, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BuffySlayer79

and this stopped J. Lo from having hit singles?

I guess you are right

03-13-2005, 04:37 AM	#1
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Amanda Bynes is No Robot "I don't really relate to that many people who are my age, especially in this business." The first thing you notice about 18-year-old Amanda Bynes is that she's wise beyond her years. Ask about her acting influences and she starts dropping black-and-white movie names; bring up the latest albums by her peers, and she proudly announces that she's keeping her voice on the screen. Nobody knows who she's dating, where she's partying, or what the name of her dog is — and Bynes wouldn't have it any other way. (Click here to see an MTV exclusive clip from "Robots".) "I don't want to have my face on everything. ... I just don't want to be some young brat who is everywhere," she said. "It sickens me." You know the usual suspects — Lindsay, Britney, Hilary, Jessica, Paris — but when the name Amanda Bynes comes up, all that comes to mind is one thing: the work. Years of teen-pleasing comedic performances on "All That" and "The Amanda Show," a movie debut in "Big Fat Liar," the star vehicle of "What a Girl Wants," and three seasons on the WB sitcom "What I Like About You." While the competition was busy filling up the tabloids, Bynes took on her biggest role yet, voicing a character in this weekend's "Robots" alongside names like Mel Brooks, Halle Berry and Robin Williams. As the first teen actress to land a lead role in CGI animation, Bynes is setting the stage to still be successful when her age catches up to her mindset. She might not have been on the path, though, were it not for Buncha Crunch candy. "I remember when I did that commercial," she said, recalling her on-camera debut at age 7. "It was my first commercial and I was so excited. There was this little boy who was in the commercial with me, and the first thing he said to me was, 'How many commercials have you done?' I said it was my first one, and he said, 'Well, I've done two'. He had such an attitude about it, and was like, I'm so much better than you." "Right off the bat, that was my first lesson," Bynes laughed, "that you have to have thick skin and not care about what other people try to say to knock you down. It instilled in me this attitude of believing in myself and not needing anyone else's positive reinforcement or negative, as long as I'm happy with myself and doing the best I can do." Pushy kid actors aside, Bynes remembers a supportive childhood that had her mother driving her to auditions and her father offering up continuous inspiration. "My Dad is a big movie buff," she insists. "He's seen every movie known to man, and that's where my love for movies and TV came from. He'd always say, 'Amanda, come here,' and me and my sister would come over and watch different things he wanted to show us." One such time, Bynes ended up being captivated by a comedy legend who would influence the many pratfalls and silly faces that Bynes later served up to Nickelodeon kids who'd never even heard the name Lucille Ball. "I always loved 'I Love Lucy,' " Bynes said. "I loved watching stuff that made me laugh and feel good, and made my family laugh." When movies like "Shrek" and "Finding Nemo" exploded, Bynes saw the opportunity to look back on that beloved family entertainment and pay it forward. Still, it wasn't until the futuristic tale of Rodney Copperbottom (voiced by Ewan McGregor) came along that she found the right role. "I read the script and I knew I wanted to do this one," she said. "My character, Piper, is the tomboy of the group," she said proudly. "She's the only girl, and she has to be rough in order to be with all the guys. She meets Rodney for the first time and falls in love with him and has a little bit of a crush on him, but he is actually in love with Cappy, which is Halle Berry's character." So, let the other young actresses deal with reality shows and music videos. Bynes is spending her days alongside Oscar winners, picking up tools that should help her to build a lengthy career. "I'm not an old soul, but I'd much prefer to be watching movies or spending time with my friends. Everything else is so unfulfilling. I'm so lucky to be able to do this, and I hope to do it for as long as I can. Hopefully I will." As those who love robots so often must do, Bynes is content to dream about the future. http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/artic...05/story.jhtml

03-13-2005, 10:18 PM	#7
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03-14-2005, 12:45 AM	#9
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03-14-2005, 05:25 PM	#13
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03-13-2005, 04:38 AM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I admire Amanda, she's not trying to be like Hilary or Lindsay or accepting every movie role she's offered. I really think Amanda has a great future ahead of her.

03-13-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	Aw good for her. I loved watching her on Nickelodeon for all those years and I like her movies. I like her attitude about the whole Hilary/Lindsay situation.

03-13-2005, 02:42 PM	#4
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I actually admit that "What I Like About You" is actually a guilty pleasure show for me. I LOVE Leslie Grossman (who was also Mary Cherry on Popular), she is such a great comedic actress. And Nick Zano? yummmmmmmmy

03-13-2005, 07:45 PM	#5
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	ive only watched what i like about you a few times but ive liked what ive seen and amanda bynes is very funny and seemes like a very nice person

03-14-2005, 03:38 PM	#10
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	If she released a CD, I'd probably change my mind about her, I'd feel like shes selling out (like most other actresses have). She's a pretty bad singer anyway so I don't think we'll see her in the charts soon

03-14-2005, 04:17 PM	#11
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	It's refreshing to see someone in hollywood her age, to have talent and a great sense of humor. Plus she's absolutely beautiful.