Was walking past the newsstand today when a plastic-wrapped magazine caught my eye. It was Maxim—with a cover featuring Amanda Bynes.
Glub.
I understand Maxim going after a certain genre of celebrity—Brit, Aguilera, Cuthbert, Tiger Woods’ lady friends, Pink … so on and so on. But Amanda Bynes, queen of Disney-esque family films for the whole ages? Why, dammit? Why?
More important, if you’re Bynes—why, dammit, why? Clearly, she’s worried about her career falling apart, and probably with good reason. Generally speaking, cute teenagers with mediocre acting chops don’t do so well in adulthood. It was OK watching Amanda Bynes as a college freshman trying to survive or as a girl disguised as a boy soccer player. But, at age 23, where does she possibly go from here? Too old for Disney, too lacking for real cinematic roles … what’s an adult actress to do to survive?
Answer, I suppose: Maxim.
Sigh.
Admitting she’s probably my No. 4 celebrity crush — tall, tan, legs that go forevr — ruins any indie cred I might have indirectly accrued.
Why does Maxim still publish?
Isn’t this Lindsey Lohan’s career path?
I thought the same thing when I saw it. It’s just awkward.
Boobies!
I think you’re underestimating her acting chops. Her comedic timing is excellent.
at least shes hot… unlike miley cyrus.