"What a Shocking Non Apology": Anthony Anderson Faces Backlash After Resurfaced Clip Reveals Disturbing Comment to Lindsay Lohan

Anthony Anderson Faces Backlash Over Resurfaced Interview with Lindsay Lohan

Anthony Anderson, best known for his role in the television series Black-ish, is currently dealing with public backlash after an old and controversial interview he conducted with Lindsay Lohan resurfaced. The clip, which dates back to 2003, has sparked renewed scrutiny of his past behavior and comments made during a time when Lohan was still a minor.

The interview took place on The Sharon Osbourne Show, where Anderson filled in as a guest host. At the time, Lohan was promoting her film Freaky Friday, and the conversation between the two was part of a segment that highlighted her career. However, certain remarks made by Anderson have since drawn criticism, particularly because they were made while Lohan was under the age of 18.

Anderson’s comments during the interview included some that many viewers now find inappropriate. In response, a spokesperson for Anderson released a statement, claiming that the interview was intended as comedy and that the humor was not meant to be offensive. The statement also emphasized that Anderson respects Lohan and regrets that the jokes fell flat.

“This interview was clearly intended as comedy. He regrets that the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay. Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory,” the statement read.

Fans and critics alike have taken to social media to express their disappointment with the interview and Anderson’s apology. Many found the apology lacking, with one person commenting, “Never funny.” Another wrote, “What a NON apology.” A third user said, “Smh crazy. She even gave him an out.”

While this is not the first time Anderson has faced scrutiny, it is certainly one of the more recent incidents. In 2018, he was under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department after a woman who catered an event for him accused him of assault. His representatives at the time denied the allegations, stating that he “unequivocally disputed” the claim. The case was eventually dropped when the accuser refused to be interviewed by the district attorney’s office.

Looking back at the original interview, there are several moments that have raised eyebrows. Lohan entered the stage carrying a gift and placed it under a Christmas tree before greeting Anderson with a handshake and a brief air kiss. The conversation then turned to Lohan’s early career, with Anderson mentioning how much he enjoyed watching her in the 1998 film The Parent Trap.

At the time, Anderson had two children, Kyra (born in 1996) and Nathan (born in 2000), with his ex-wife Alvina Stewart. During the interview, he placed his hand on Lohan’s knee and remarked, “And you’ve grown up a whole lot since then.” He then moved closer to her on the couch, creating a moment that many now view as overly familiar.

Lohan shared details about her living situation, revealing that she no longer lived with her parents and instead stayed with her friend Raven-Symoné. She described her room as pink and noted that Symoné’s was “darker.” Anderson responded by giving Lohan a pink pillow featuring his face.

He also joked about Lohan being single, telling the audience, “She’s single but looking.” Lohan waved to the crowd and added, “but I’m illegal for people that are old,” a comment that could be interpreted as playful or suggestive.

Despite the controversy, Lohan has not publicly addressed the interview or her interactions with Anderson. She has been focused on promoting the sequel to Freaky Friday, titled Freakier Friday. The film features Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Lohan’s mother, with the two characters navigating the challenges of merging families after a magical swap.

As the conversation around the resurfaced clip continues, many are questioning whether the humor was ever appropriate and what it says about Anderson’s conduct at the time. For now, Lohan remains silent on the matter, leaving fans and critics to draw their own conclusions.