Amanda Laura Bynes was born on April 3, 1986 to parents Dr. Rick Bynes (dentist) and Lynn Bynes (dental assistant). The youngest of three, Amanda has two older siblings, sister Jillian Bynes and brother Tommy Bynes (chiropractor). Amanda, nicknamed Chicky, attended Thousand Oaks High School and graduated in 2003. Straight-A student Amanda once said that her favorite subject was English. "I'm a positive person. People should find happiness in the little things, like family."
Currently, 19-year-old Amanda lives with her parents in Ventura County, California with her pets dogs Tootsie Roll (golden Labrador) and Betty Boop (Australian shepherd), cats Subbie, Dubbie and Tiger, and fish Bella. A fan of soft drinks and roses, Amanda also enjoys facials, meditating, going to the movies, and hanging out with friends.