Amanda Bynes

The child star who goes off the rails and squanders their talent in the flurry of partying and bad decisions is an all too familiar trope these days.

But as much as we've come to expect it from performers who were thrust into the national spotlight several years before their brains fully developed, it still came as something of a shock when it happened to Amanda Bynes.

Today, on this very special Tuesday in September, I'm happy to share that Amanda Bynes has joined Instagram.

The 33-year-old just made her first-ever post, and as usual, she is leaving quite a big impression.

Earlier this year, the world learned that Amanda Bynes was back in rehab. It was her very brave choice after suffering a relapse.

After the extreme drug use of her past, she's taking all of the necessary steps to maintain her health.

About two weeks ago, it was reported that Amanda Bynes was back in rehab following an unfortunate relapse.

Fans had been so happy seeing the once-troubled star retake control of her life. Now, things may be worse than ever.

Back in November, fans rejoiced at news of an Amanda Bynes comeback.

Bynes was one of TV's most popular entertainers at the height of her fame, and her foray into film acting was highlighted by roles in such films as Hairspray, Easy A, and She's the Man.

Amanda Bynes has posted a new photo of herself on Twitter.

And you may need to brace yourself for this one, celebrity gossip followers.

For Amanda Bynes, the road to recovery has been a long and difficult one with many potholes and detours along the way.

Bynes' struggle with mental illness played out in the public eye, and when she began to show signs of recovery earlier this year, fans rejoiced at the thought of having "the old Amanda" back.

It's been a very long time since anyone has heard from or laid eyes on Amanda Bynes, who quietly resurfaced on Twitter over the weekend.

The actress gave fans and followers a nice surprise when she shared a photo of herself posing with a friend and bouquets of flowers: