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Oct 2021
9m 27s

Why #FreeAmandaBynes Isn’t The Same

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Is this the next #FreeBritney? Nickelodeon alum and teen film star Amanda Bynes is getting the attention of activists who oppose her long-term conservatorship. Amanda was all that back in the 2000s, but since her mental health issues came to light in 2013, she’s been under the control of her conservator mom. There are some key differences between Britney and Amanda cases, so maybe it's too soon to call for Amanda's release. #FreeAmanda anyone?

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