Anthony Anderson Addresses Sexual Comment About Lindsay Lohan at 17
Anthony Anderson is speaking out on backlash against him.
The Black-ish star set the record straight after a clip of his 2003 appearance on The Sharon Osbourne Show resurfaced online, sparking controversy over comments he made to guest Lindsay Lohan when she was 17.
When the Parent Trap star shared that she had recently bought a home with Raven-Symoné, he asked, "What gentlemen will be at the new pad?"
"No one," Lohan told Anderson, then 33, clarifying that she didn't have a boyfriend.
"She's single but looking!" Anderson told the crowd, before Lohan chimed in, "But I'm illegal for people that are old."
"Well, you know, some men like 'em young," Anderson said. "We ain't gonna mention no names, but, you know, I'm one of 'em."
The comedian burst into laughter before launching into questions about her acting career.
After the clip gained newfound attention online—with one social media user writing July 25 that it "hasn't aged well"—Anderson's rep spoke out on the criticism.
"This interview was clearly intended as comedy," his rep told People in a statement published July 25. "He regrets if the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay."
The spokesperson added, "Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory."
For Lohan, the public scrutiny of her personal life was one reason she stepped away from Hollywood following her early hits as a teen.
“I feel like some of [my work] got overshadowed by paparazzi and all that kind of stuff when I was younger, and that’s kind of annoying,” she told Bustle in 2024. "I wish that part didn’t happen."
The actress—who shares son Luai, 2, with husband Bader Shammas—continued, “I feel like that kind of took on a life of its own. So that’s why I wanted to disappear. I was like, ‘Unless there’s no story here, they’re not going to focus on just my work.’”
Fortunately, Lohan, now 39, feels that Instagram has changed the game for young women in the spotlight.
“Social media is so different now than when I was younger, that everyone has control of their own story,” she noted, explaining that she still doesn't really "pay attention" to the press. "I don’t really read stuff that comes out either. 'Cause I know how it works, so there’s no point. And if you immerse yourself in that stuff, you’re just going to get lost, and it can just do so much to you.”
For more glimpses Lohan has shared of her personal life with her husband and son, read on.
After three years of dating, Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to her boyfriend Bader Shammas, captioning her Instagram post featuring her stunning ring, "My love. My life. My family. My future."
Though not much is known about their initial meet cute, Bader resides in Dubai, where Lindsay has also lived for several years. According to his Linkedin profile, Bader worked as an assistant vice president at Credit Suisse.
Lindsay took fans by surprise when she shared referred to Bader as her "husband" in a sweet dedication posted to social media. Her rep also confirmed to E! News that the two did indeed tie the knot.
"You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time," she wrote, in part, in her July 2 Instagram post. "I am stunned that you are my husband. My life and my everything, every woman should feel like this everyday."
A little more than one month after announcing their marriage, she shared a rare glimpse at quality time spent as newlyweds. Alongside an Instagram photo snapped of the couple in London, Lindsay wrote that she was at the "Home of the queen with my [crown emoji]."
After making her official return to acting, the Falling for Christmas star noted that she had an amazing support system around her—which of course, included Bader.
"I have an amazing husband, who's a very calm person," she told Cosmopolitan in October 2022. "Just the best. And my family."
As Lindsay put it, she's grateful for the circle of people she has in her life today.
"I feel like I have a small group of good friends who are just really good people," she added. "That's the only support that I really need: friends, family, and loved ones."
The Life-Size alum announced the beginning of the couple's biggest chapter yet: The journey of parenthood. In an Instagram post announcing the news, Lindsay wrote that the pair are "blessed and excited" to be welcoming a baby.
The Get a Clue actress gave birth to her first baby with Bader, her rep confirmed to E! News. The pair welcomed a baby boy named Luai in Dubai, where they live.
The couple embarked on a trip to New York, joining her family—including brother Dakota Lohan—at the Museum of Ice Cream and enjoyed a winning date at the U.S. Open.
The actress posted this couple's selfie while sharing several family pics, including her first images of their son Luai.
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