Subscribe to MPlus for unlimited access to Extraordinary StoriesFrom 2013 until just a few weeks ago, Amanda’s Bynes life was controlled by a conservatorship, governed primarily by her mum, Lynn. In the wake of Britney Spears’ bombshell revelations about her own conservatorship, the #freebritney movement turned its attention to Amanda. Knowing what we now know about conservatorships and how they can be manipulated, why did it take more than eight years for Amanda to regain control of her own life?CREDITSHost: Emma GillespieWritten and Produced by Sydney Pead & Emma GillespieAudio Production: Madeline JoannouExecutive Producer: Sydney PeadWith thanks to:Laura Brodnik, Host of The SpillLouisa Hatfield, Former Editor of New Weekly, Woman's DaySarah Wentz - Lawyer at Fox Rothschild, U.S.Megan Radford - #freebritney CampaignerSOURCES:Entertainment Tonight9 NewsNew York Times - Framing Britney SpearsTMZGET IN TOUCH:Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.auNeed more lols, info and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/Subscribe to Mamamia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.