Anthony Anderson is addressing the backlash he has received regarding a resurfaced interview clip.
The star of Black-ish has come forward to clarify his comments made during a 2003 appearance on The Sharon Osbourne Show, which has recently ignited controversy on social media. This clip features Lindsay Lohan, who was only 17 at the time, and has drawn criticism due to the nature of their conversation. In this segment, the Parent Trap actress revealed that she had purchased a new home with Raven-Symoné, prompting Anderson to inquire, “What gentlemen will be at the new pad?”
Lohan responded candidly, stating, “No one,” indicating that she was not in a relationship. Anderson then remarked, “She’s single but looking!” This playful exchange took a turn when Lohan added, “But I’m illegal for people that are old,” referencing her age and the implications of dating older men.
Anderson’s response was lighthearted, as he quipped, “Well, you know, some men like ’em young,” suggesting that he might be among those men without naming anyone specifically. The comedian then shifted the focus back to Lohan’s acting career, eliciting laughter from the audience as he engaged her in further conversation.
<pFollowing the resurgence of this clip online, with one social media user commenting on July 25 that it "hasn't aged well," Anderson's representative responded to the ensuing criticism, emphasizing the context of the conversation and the comedic nature of their banter.
