In a controversial interview, Anthony Anderson asked a 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan unsettling questions about her dating life.
Anthony Anderson has addressed the recent outcry following the reappearance of a 2003 interview in which he questioned a then 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan about her personal life. The interview, recorded on December 16, 2003, while Anderson was filling in for Sharon Osbourne on The Sharon Osbourne Show, has sparked controversy due to the nature of his remarks toward the young actress.
Details of the Interview Between Anderson and Lohan
During the interview, Anderson inquired about Lohan’s home life after she mentioned living with her friend Raven-Symoné. Anderson commented,
“Both of you are beautiful women. Both of you are young and have your individual styles,”
highlighting their youth and appearance. The interaction soon turned to questions about Lohan’s romantic life, where Anderson asked,
“What gentlemen will be at the new pad with you and Raven-Symoné?”
to which Lohan replied that she did not have a boyfriend.
Anderson then turned toward the audience and joked, “She’s single, but looking!” Lohan quickly asserted her age, saying,
“I’m illegal, for people that are old.”
Despite this, Anderson responded with a contentious remark,
“Some men like them young. We ain’t gonna mention no names, but I’m one of them.”
The audience and Anderson laughed following this statement.
Subsequent Conduct and Reaction to the Interview
Later in the conversation, Anderson praised Lohan’s starring role in the 2003 movie Freaky Friday, then signaled a commercial break by saying,
“right now, we’re about to get our freak on.”
He also moved closer to Lohan on the couch and put his arms around her as she covered her mouth in reaction.
The resurfaced clip caused immediate shock and dismay on social media, with oneuser commenting,
Image of: Lindsay Lohan
“It just kept getting worse… and worse,”
and another stating,
“My jaw is still on the floor.”
Another user questioned,
“Is it a rule that to be successful in Hollywood you have to be a complete creep?”
In addition, some reminded the public of past accusations against Anderson from 2004, relating to alleged misconduct during the filming of Hustle & Flow in Tennessee.
Anthony Anderson’s Response to the Backlash
A spokesperson for Anderson provided a statement to Entertainment Weekly, saying,
“This interview was clearly intended as comedy. He regrets if the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay.”
The statement further emphasized,
“Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory.”
Regarding the prior allegations against Anderson, the representative told CNN at the time,
“Anthony is a happily married family man who has never been accused of — no less involved in — anything remotely like this, and we are confident that when all the facts come out, he will be completely exonerated.”
The charges were subsequently dropped, as reported by Variety. The current spokesperson reiterated this position by stating to Entertainment Weekly,
“In regard to your request for comment regarding previous decades-old allegations, they have been thoroughly investigated and determined to be entirely meritless,”
adding,
“Any attempt to conflate unsubstantiated allegations with this interview is slanderous.”
Implications of the Controversy and Future Outlook
The resurfacing of this interview opens discussions about past entertainment industry conduct and the boundaries of acceptable humor, especially when involving minors. As public attention remains focused on this footage, the incident may prompt deeper examination of how past actions by celebrities are interpreted today, and how accountability is addressed across Hollywood. The conversation surrounding Anderson and this interview with Lindsay Lohan highlights ongoing concerns over respect and professionalism in media interactions.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Lindsay Lohan’s net worth According to Celebrity Net Worth Lindsay Lohan is worth approximately $2 million dollars. That’s a decent number, but it feels pretty low considering that Lohan has earned around $28 million from movie salaries alone in her career. So how come her net worth is so low?
A. Is Lindsay Lohan a billionaire? No, Lindsay Lohan is not considered a billionaire. Her wealth hasn’t reached that high level.
Q. Is Lindsay Lohan a natural redhead?
A. When I was younger, I often felt like I didn’t fit in. But now, I really appreciate my red hair.
For Lohan, choosing a blonder style doesn’t take away from her identity as a redhead; it shows her flexible style.
Q. What does Lindsay Lohan suffer from?
A. Lindsay Lohan struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, which heavily impacted her life. Her addiction affected her relationships and her financial situation.
Q. Did Oprah give Lindsay Lohan $2 million?
A. According to a report, Oprah is giving Lindsay Lohan $2 million and will also provide her with two full-time assistants.
