Anthony Anderson Responds to Resurfaced Teen Interview Backlash

Actor Anthony Anderson has faced widespread backlash after a 2003 interview resurfaced in which he made suggestive comments to then 17-year-old Lindsay Lohan during his guest hosting on The Sharon Osbourne Show. In the interview, Anderson, who was 33 at the time, joked about liking younger women and made several remarks that many have since deemed inappropriate, including putting his arm around Lohan as the show went to a commercial break. Anderson's representatives have issued statements emphasizing that the interview was intended as comedy, expressing regret if the humor was in poor taste, and affirming his respect for Lohan. The resurfaced clip has reignited scrutiny of Anderson, who has faced multiple past sexual assault allegations, although no charges were filed. Social media users have expressed shock and condemnation of Anderson's remarks, highlighting broader concerns about inappropriate behavior in Hollywood. Anderson's spokesperson has called any implications of wrongdoing inaccurate and potentially defamatory.