Amanda Bynes, the 40-year-old former Nickelodeon actress, stepped out in Los Angeles on Tuesday wearing only a black bra under an unzipped hoodie, showcasing a dramatic weight loss she attributes to the drug Ozempic. according to the Daily Mail, Bynes has lost at least 28 pounds since last year and recently announced she is getting gold teeth installed to replace her veneers. The outing comes as Bynes continues to share updates on her weight-loss journey and her relationship with boyfriend Zachary Khan.

28 pounds down, 152 to 140: Tracking Bynes' Ozempic numbers

Bynes has been candid about her use of the GLP-1 medication Ozempic, initially announcing her plans in June 2024 when she weighed 173 pounds. By November , she reported losing 20 pounds and dropping to 163, and shorly before Christmas she revealed she had lost 28 pounds total, weighing 152 pounds. Functional nutritionist Monica Partier told the Daily Mail in March that Bynes had likely lost around 40 pounds and was approximately 140 pounds at the time of her latest sighting.

The actress has publicly stated her goal is to reach 130 pounds, saying she wants to “look better in paparazzi pictures.” She is currently using the injectable form of Ozempic after initially taking the pill version,which caused her weight to shoot up temporarily.

Gold teeth, menorah emoji, and 'Standing on business': Decoding Bynes' Instagram

Bynes took to Instagram Stories this week to announce she is having gold teeth installed on her bottom row, explaining that she trusts a Beverly Hills dentist. The video was overlaid with the text “Standing on business” and a menorah emoji, a reference to her Jewish heritage on her mother’s side. The combination of body modification and symbolic imagery suggests Bynes is asserting control over her public image after years of intense media scrutiny.

Her appearance change comes alongside a notable shift in her social-media presence,where she now regularly posts about her weight loss, her relationship,and cosmetic choices.

Who is Zachary Khan? The 'level-headed' partner in Bynes' comeback

Bynes was accompanied by her boyfriend Zachary Khan, described by sources who spoke to the Daily Mail as “level-headed” and a source of “some stability” for the actress. The couple has been seen together since early 2024, including a Valentine's Day tribute in which Bynes captioned a video “love u zachary.” In April they shared rare public displays of affection. While little else is known about Khan, his presence marks a notable anchor in Bynes' life following years of legal and personal upheaval.

What remains unknown about Bynes' long-term health and career

The Daily Mail report does not address whether Bynes is working on any professional projects or receiving medical supervision for her sustained use of Ozempic. The actress has not publicly commented on acting roles, despite fan speculation about a possible return. Additionally, the long-term effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are still being studied, and abrupt discontinuation can lead to weight regain. Bynes has not shared a timeline for stopping the drug or any plans beyond her target weight of 130 pounds.

Another open question is the status of her conservatorship, which was terminated in 2022 after nearly a decade. The Daily Mail report does not mention any current legal or mental-health arrangements, leaving readers to wonder how the star is managing her well-being outside the spotlight.