Anthony Anderson Addresses Controversial Resurfaced Lindsay Lohan Interview

Anthony Anderson says he did not imply to upset anybody throughout an outdated interview with Lindsay Lohan … he was simply attempting to make individuals chortle again within the day.

Here’s the deal … Anderson was guest-hosting the “The Sharon Osbourne Show” again in December 2003, and Lohan got here on as a visitor — and, the ensuing chat has made the rounds on-line and raised some eyebrows over the previous couple of days.

Among the questions catching some further scrutiny is Anthony’s question about if Lohan — who was 17 on the time of the interview — is seeing anybody … this proper after he gave her a pillow along with his personal face on it.

LL says no … however Anderson persists — and, when Lohan reminds him it might be unlawful for anybody over 18 to attempt to get along with her, he jokes that some males, together with himself, like younger ladies.

You can take heed to the clip for your self … Anthony breaks into rip-roaring chortle — whereas the viewers’s response sounds barely much less enthusiastic.

Through a consultant, Anderson’s staff informed Entertainment Weekly … “This interview was clearly intended as comedy. He regrets if the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay. Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory.”

Tons of comedians have needed to apologize for jokes they made again within the day they would not make now — however, Anderson was 33 when the interview aired, practically twice Lohan’s age, so it is nonetheless giving a number of social media customers the ick.