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Amanda Bynes is interacting with her fans in a new way.

The former child star took to Instagram on Monday to share that she would be joining OnlyFans, but only to connect with her followers.

“I’m on onlyfans now! Disclaimer: I’m doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm’s. I won’t be posting any sleazy content,” she wrote on her Instagram story. “Excited to join.”

OnlyFans is an internet content subscription service that has gained a reputation for NSFW content. The platform has become synonymous with the adult entertainment industry and sexual content, but stars from Bella Thorne to “The Sopranos” star Drea de Matteo have made headlines for using the platform, where creators can earn money from users – or “fans” – who pay a monthly membership fee to access their exclusive content.

In late 2023, Bynes, 39, released a podcast with friend and biochemist Paul Sieminski, which ended after one episode with tattoo artist Dahlia Moth. She said at the time that the pair planned to “interview our friends, and then we’re hoping to take it mainstream and interview celebrities and artists.”

Outside of her brief stint as a podcast host, Bynes has largely stayed out of the spotlight in the past decade. The “Amanda Show,” “Hairspray” and “What a Girl Wants” actress has not received any acting credits since 2010’s “Easy A.” During this time, Bynes also began making headlines for her personal struggles.

In 2013, Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold after having a public breakdown that included a series of legal troubles and outlandish appearances. Her mother was then granted a conservatorship over the actress, which remained in place until 2022. Bynes was reportedly placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold in 2023 following a canceled appearance at the pop culture convention 90s Con.

Late last month, Bynes’ former “The Amanda Show” co-stars Drake Bell and Josh Peck discussed their fellow Nickelodeon alum.

Bell and Peck reunited for a candid interview on the latter’s podcast “Good Guys” podcast about their friendship, the documentary series “Quiet on Set” and their relationship with Bynes today.

Bell fondly recalled Bynes’ charisma as a young performer, likening her to Jennifer Aniston‘s breakout “Friends” character Rachel Green. “She was the biggest thing on the planet to me,” he said.

“All I’ve ever experienced with Amanda was just like this dynamite force of nature when it comes to talent,” Bell told Peck. “Watching her was like watching Carol Burnett, was like watching Tracey Ullman.”

When asked if he’s stayed in touch with Bynes over the years, Bell revealed the former child actors reconnected via text message around 2017 after Bell had seen media coverage of Bynes. Peck added that he runs into the “She’s the Man” star “every two to three years.”

Contributing: Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY

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