After dramatic weight loss from Ozempic, Amanda Bynes reveals new ‘Trap Star’ hand tattoo

Since last year, Amanda Bynes has been candidly speaking about the use of the weight loss drug Ozempic for her body transformation. For a long time, the ‘Hairspray’ star has been experimenting with her appearance and style as a means of self-expression. Now Bynes has caught fan attention after she revealed a new hand tattoo. The 39-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday and revealed 'Trap Star' inked in large letters on her left hand, right below her thumb. This hand tattoo adds to the plethora of inks across her body.According to E!News, in a now-deleted Instagram post, the former Nickelodeon star shared snaps of her latest ink, which reads Trap Star in large letters on her left hand. She also posted a pouty selfie from outside her car, revealing her completed look. In addition to her heart face tattoo and nose piercings, Amanda showed off her bright blue lipstick, thick black eyebrows, and blonde hair.According to The California Post and OK! Magazine, she documented the entire process of her ‘Trap Star’ tattoo on her Instagram stories, sharing behind-the-scenes photos and videos of the stencil being applied and the final reveal.The 39-year-old hasn’t explained the meaning behind her newest piece, but she has shared the stories behind other tattoos in the past.The ‘What a Girl Wants’ star’s tattoo collection includes a snake on her thigh, a rose on her forearm, a heart on her cheek, and Roman numerals for 10 on her finger.According to Life & Style, Amanda Bynes shared a photo of herself on December 22 alongside an honest caption about her body journey. “I usually don’t like paparazzi pictures bc I was 180lbs but now I’ve lost 28lbs on Ozempic! I’m down to 152lbs. I know I still look big, but this photo is really inspiring to me!” she wrote.Bynes has previously addressed public speculation about her appearance and behavior. In an interview with Paper in 2018, she said, “I literally couldn’t stand my appearance in (Easy A), and I didn’t like my performance. I was absolutely convinced I needed to stop acting after seeing it.”According to US Weekly, the year before, she opened up about her mental health struggles and how they impacted her overall well-being. “I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed,” the Easy A star wrote in a March 2024 Instagram Story. “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to do the opposite action when I don’t feel like working out or eating clean.”