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20 Reasons We're Rooting For Amanda Bynes

By Laura Marie Meyers

Updated on 4/2/2014 at 8:30 AM

It's been 16 years since Amanda Bynes first hit the Hollywood spotlight, and the actress immediately charmed us with her quirky sense of humor on All That. This Thursday, Amanda turns 28, so to celebrate her birthday, we're taking a look at all the GIF-worthy reasons we've adored her through the years. With hilarious starring roles and scene-stealing moments in movies like What a Girl Wants, She's the Man, and Easy A, Amanda won over a number of fans. Most recently, Amanda took to Twitter to tell fans that she's studying at FIDM, and her latest pictures show the smiley star we've always adored. With a nostalgic nod to her earlier roles, let's celebrate Amanda's birthday with a look at 20 reasons we'll always root for her. Source: Warner Bros.

01

She's never taken herself too seriously.

Source: Nickelodeon

02

There isn't a thing she won't wear.

03

Or a line she won't deliver.

04

Or a stunt she won't pull.

05

Amanda brings the laughs.

Source: Nickelodeon

06

(And the food.)

07

And we totally love her for it.

Source: Screen Gems

08

She's got sarcasm down to a science.

09

And she knows how to keep it real.

10

Even if sometimes it's a little too real.

Source: Screen Gems

11

Bottom line, she knows herself.

Source: Nickelodeon

12

She recognizes her strengths.

13

And knows that weird is good.

14

She isn't afraid to speak up for herself.

15

New Line Cinema

Or call someone out.

16

Or really, really call someone out.

Source: Screen Gems

17

Sure, she's gone through her ups and downs.

18

But nobody's perfect.

19

New Line Cinema

And we're always rooting for her to win.

20

Besides, you've got to love a girl who can be so bold.

(Channing does.)

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