Amanda Bynes' Mother Speaks Out: Lynn Bynes Releases Statement, Asks For Privacy, Actress in Private Rehab Facility?

Amanda Bynes has had a rough 2013. Between the run-ins with police, her Twitter feuds and bizarre comments about other celebrities such as Drake, and her numerous wig changes the former child star seemed to be on the verge of a complete breakdown. Meanwhile, while Bynes' wild behavior was occurring, everyone was wondering, where were Bynes' parents? Well just days after Bynes entered a private rehabilitation facility, her mother, Lynn Bynes, finally spoke out and defended her daughter in an exclusive statement to People magazine.

"I would really like everyone out there to know that almost 99 percent of the things written about my daughter in various media outlets are false or misleading," Lynn Bynes said. "Unless it's a statement issued by our family attorney, Tamar Arminak, please take everything you read about Amanda with a grain of salt."

This shouldn't be news to anyone that the media will take any story, no matter how reliable the source, and run with it. However, in Bynes' case, a number of the stories revolved around comments made by Bynes herself on her Twitter account. I am not one to defend the media's actions in invading the privacy of others and they surely did plenty of that with Bynes, but Bynes brought a good deal of the attention on herself with her selfie pics and Tweets.

Maybe now that Bynes is in rehab and hopefully unable to access Twitter and social media, she will have a real chance to start with a clean slate. Lynn Bynes is certainly hoping that Amanda and her family can receive some privacy during this difficult time.

"Please know that neither myself or other family members have ever released any information regarding her treatment or diagnosis. We truly believe in keeping our daughter's situation private for now," Lynn Bynes said in a statement. "We appreciate everyone's heartfelt support and we hope that she can get some privacy and the respect she deserves during this trying time. Both my husband and I love Amanda very much and we know that she will get through this situation."

Hopefully the media will respect Lynn's wishes and Amanda will take a break from Twitter.