Anthony Anderson Apologizes for 2003 Lindsay Lohan Remarks

Anthony Anderson is facing widespread backlash after a 2003 interview resurfaced in which he made inappropriate comments, including sexual innuendos and jokes about age, to then-17-year-old Lindsay Lohan while guest-hosting The Sharon Osbourne Show. One remark included Anderson saying, 'Some men like them young. We ain't gonna mention no names, but I'm one of them.' The interview went viral as Lohan promotes the Freaky Friday sequel. Anderson's spokesperson said the comments were meant as comedy, expressed regret if they were in poor taste, and emphasized Anderson's respect for Lohan while refuting any defamatory implications. The incident has renewed public discussion on conduct in celebrity interviews with minors and reflects a broader cultural shift since the early 2000s. Anderson has previously faced unrelated legal allegations, which were denied and not pursued by authorities.