20 Reasons We're Rooting For Amanda Bynes

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.

She's never taken herself too seriously.

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02
There isn't a thing she won't wear.
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There isn't a thing she won't wear.

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Or a line she won't deliver.
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Or a line she won't deliver.

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Or a stunt she won't pull.
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Or a stunt she won't pull.

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Amanda brings the laughs.

Amanda brings the laughs.

Source: Nickelodeon

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(And the food.)
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(And the food.)

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She's got sarcasm down to a science.
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She's got sarcasm down to a science.

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And she knows how to keep it real.
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And she knows how to keep it real.

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Even if sometimes it's a little too real.

Even if sometimes it's a little too real.

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Bottom line, she knows herself.

Bottom line, she knows herself.

Source: Nickelodeon

12
She recognizes her strengths.
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She recognizes her strengths.

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And knows that weird is good.
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And knows that weird is good.

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Or call someone out.
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Or call someone out.

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Or really, really call someone out.

Or really, really call someone out.

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

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But nobody's perfect.
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But nobody's perfect.

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And we're always rooting for her to win.
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And we're always rooting for her to win.

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

(Channing does.)