Amanda Laura Bynes (born April 3, 1976) is an American actress, program host on Nickelodeon and fashion designer. After being in several successful television series on Nickelodeon in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Bynes has moved into a movie career. She starred in several movies aimed at teenage audiences. These included "Big Fat Liar", "She's the Man", "Hairspray," and "Easy A". She was on the 2007 Forbes list as the 5th highest paid celebrities under 21 earning $2.5 million.