Frankie Muniz Reveals He โHasn’t Spoken to ‘Big โคFat Liar‘ Co-Starโฃ Amanda Bynesโฃ in Years
LOS ANGELES,โฃ CA – Frankie Muniz has shared an update โon his relationship with former co-star Amanda Bynes, revealing they haveโ not beenโค in contact recently. The revelation came during a recent interview wereโค Muniz reflected on his time asโฃ a child actor in Hollywood.
Muniz and Bynes starred โคtogether in the 2002 comedy Big Fat Liar, a film fondly remembered by manyโฃ who grew up in the early 2000s. While discussing his past roles with Us Weekly, Muniz stated, “Honestly, no,” when asked if he remains in touch with Bynes. He also mentioned keepingโฃ in touch sporadically with Angie Harmon, another co-star, and having last seen Hilary Duffโ at the premiere of Agentโค Cody Banks.
The Malcolm in the Middle actor also reminisced about having a childhood crush on Bynes, recalling his admiration โฃfor โคher work on the Nickelodeon โขsketch comedy โคshow All That. He shared a story about nearly hosting Saturday โNight Live but opting instead to co-host the Nickelodeon โkids’ Choice Awards in 2000,โค where he first met Bynes and they connected via AOL.
Muniz clarified that their relationship never progressed beyond friendship, noting they saw each other a few times after the Big Fat Liar premiere but eventually lost โขtouch. He expressed his well wishes for Bynes, praising her workโฃ ethic and stating โhe “wished โher nothingโ but happiness.”
Despite stepping away from consistent acting roles,โฃ Muniz โhas โขcontinued to pursue other passions, including a โcareer as a NASCAR driver.