Anthony Anderson Clarifies Old Interview Comments About Lindsay Lohan

Anthony Anderson has addressed a resurfaced 2003 interview clip where he appeared to make inappropriate remarks about Lindsay Lohan. The comedian’s representative emphasized that the interview was meant to be comedic and expressed regret if the humor was in poor taste, affirming Anderson’s respect for Lohan.

The clip shows Anderson, then 33, speaking about Lohan, who was just 17 at the time, during an appearance on “The Sharon Osbourne Show.” In the interview, Anderson complimented Lohan, calling her a “beautiful woman,” and inquired about potential roommates, to which Lohan responded she was into the color pink and had no current romantic interests.

He then asked, “What gentleman will be at the new pad?” and she replied, “No one. I don’t have a boyfriend.” Anderson cheekily announced to the audience, “She’s single! But looking,” which sparked a response from Lohan, who said, “I’m illegal for people that are old,” leading Anderson to joke, “Well, some men like them young.”

This exchange drew criticism on social media, with users questioning Anderson’s appropriateness and recalling past allegations of misconduct. One commenter expressed shock that such comments were made publicly, while others questioned how he maintains his career amid historical accusations of sexual misconduct, which had previously been dismissed.

The controversy comes as Lohan has remained silent regarding Anderson’s comments, and she has not publicly addressed the resurfaced remarks. Anderson’s team reiterated that he regrets if his humor was poorly received and reiterated their respect for Lohan.