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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Anthony Anderson admits 'regret' over his VERY inappropriate comment to Lindsay Lohan when she was just 17
Anthony Anderson has admitted he 'regrets' an inappropriate comment he made to a teenage Lindsay Lohan in a resurfaced 2003 interview that has recently gone viral. The Black-ish star, 54, had been filling in on The Sharon Osbourne Show while joined by a then 17-year-old Lohan as she promoted her new movie Freaky Friday. Anderson - who had been 33 at the time - talked to Lohan as she opened up about moving in with close friend Raven-Symoné. She explained, 'I don't have a boyfriend,' which prompted Anthony to exclaim, 'She's single, but looking!' The Disney channel star emphasized, 'I'm illegal for people that are old,' with the guest host telling her, 'Some men like them young. We ain't gonna mention no names, but I'm one of them.' A spokesperson for Anderson told Entertainment Weekly in an article published on Friday: '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.' has reached out to Anderson's reps for comment. Anthony Anderson has admitted he 'regrets' an inappropriate comment he made to a teenage Lindsay Lohan in a resurfaced 2003 interview that has recently gone viral The conversation began when he had told Lohan, 'Both of you are beautiful women. 'Both of you are young and have your individual styles. What gentlemen will be at the new pad with you and Raven-Symoné?' Also during the past interview, Anderson was preparing to go to a commercial break and before doing so, he mentioned Lohan's movie Freaky Friday. 'Right now, we're about to get our freak on,' the actor said and then moved closer towards the actress on the couch. The Law & Order star then put his arms around Lohan who placed her hands over her mouth. The 2003 interview has recently gone viral on social media as the actress is in the midst of promoting the upcoming sequel Freakier Friday. Some over on X offered their thoughts on the resurfaced clip, with one penning, 'It just kept getting worse... and worse...' Another added, 'This is shocking. Has anyone ever seen footage of him actually being funny btw?' and one social media user shared, 'She even said "I'm illegal" lol.' Another added, 'This is shocking. Has anyone ever seen footage of him actually being funny btw?' and one social media user shared, 'She even said "I'm illegal" lol' 'He actually said that out loud,' one said, while another commented, 'Nothing wrong with liking young WOMEN 18+ she was 17.' Others came to Anderson's defense as a fan shared, 'Calm down. It was cringe joke,' and one typed, 'It was extremely tacky but to me that's it.' Back in 2018, it was revealed that the actor was reportedly under a criminal probe by the LAPD when a female caterer accused him of assault. Anderson denied the allegations when they came to light that same year and a spokesperson for the comedian told The Blast, 'It's unfortunate that anyone can file a police report whether it is true or false. 'The authorities have not contacted Anthony or any of his representatives about this matter. Anthony unequivocally disputes the claim.' However, only a couple of months after the complaint had been filed, the L.A. District Attorney's Office opted to not press charges against Anderson due to lack of evidence. Nearly 20 years earlier in 2004, a 25-year-old female extra had accused Anderson as well as an assistant director of raping her on the set of the film Hustle & Flow. However later that year, the charges were dropped due to the judge finding that there was no probable cause to try the case. Another woman came forward in 2004 and accused Anderson of sexual assault which she had claimed occurred on set of All About The Andersons. The comedian was previously married to Alvina Stewart - whom he tied the knot with in 1999 and also shares two children with. Stewart initially filed for divorce back in 2015 but the pair reconciled two years later. But in 2022, she filed for divorce for the second time. After the former couple reached a settlement, it was revealed back in 2023 that Anthony was ordered to pay his ex $20,000 per month in spousal support. Lohan has yet to respond to the viral 2003 interview as she has been busy doing press for her upcoming movie Freakier Friday. On Thursday, the actress was joined by her fellow co-star Jamie Lee Curtis at the premiere of the film in Mexico City. And earlier this week, Lindsay looked incredibly youthful as she made an appearance at the star-studded screening in Hollywood on Monday. The project is a sequel to the 2003 Disney movie Freaky Friday. Lohan has yet to respond to the viral 2003 interview as she has been busy doing press for her upcoming movie Freakier Friday; seen with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis on Thursday in Mexico City Lohan has reprised her role as Anna Coleman in the upcoming film, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Chad Michael Murray, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Julia Butters and Ryan Malgarini. The premise is: '22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. 'As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice,' per IMDB. The fantasy comedy film, which was directed by Nisha Ganatra, is set to hit theaters next month on August 8.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bob Murphy and Sharnelle Vella: Hear the moment ABC radio star has a VERY frosty moment with his co-host after making a disgraceful sexually charged comment about her live on air
Former AFL star turned ABC radio host Bob Murphy has made a grovelling apology for insinuating that his female co-host once worked at a strip club - only to have her return serve with a very blunt and frosty reaction. Murphy made the shocking comment on Wednesday's instalment of the broadcaster's Melbourne Breakfast program. He and co-host Sharnelle Vella were interviewing Elinor Kasapidis from Certified Practising Accountants Australia on getting the right financial advice when Vella said, 'I remember when I worked in retail many moons ago when I was still in high school...' Murphy quickly interjected with: 'Not at Spearmint Rhino?', referring to a well-known Melbourne strip club. The former Western Bulldogs star began Thursday's program by trying to extend an olive branch to Vella. 'I think it'd be pertinent from my point of view to start with some news that came out of this studio,' he began. 'For those of you who listened to the show yesterday, or have woken up to a story in the newspaper that refers to an inappropriate comment I made yesterday, I think I need to address that publicly to apologise. 'I did that insinuated my colleague and co-host Sharnelle here worked at Spearmint Rhino, a well-known strip club. 'Cutting straight to the point, it was not just a mistake, it was a gross and inaccurate off-hand quip. 'I promised Sharnelle that I'd never disrespect her and I did break that promise. 'Put simply, I'm really sorry.' Vella's reply was stony and very frank. 'Look, I won't let you off the hook on it. It wasn't OK,' she said. 'I appreciate your words, but we do move on.' Daily Mail Australia has approached the ABC for comment, and does not insinuate that Vella has ever worked in a strip club. Murphy, who was a highly respected footy player and two-time All-Australian, has had a bumpy start to the year in his new role, with the breakfast show's ratings dipping from a 7.9 per cent audience share to 6.3 per cent in March. Another dip to just 5.6 per cent followed in April. Earlier this year, the 42-year-old Bulldogs great was criticised by rival radio presenter Tom Elliott for being 'woke' after he used the term 'AFLM' to describe the men's top-flight Australian Rules football competition. 'Does anybody else honestly want to call the AFL the AFLM?,' Elliott said on 3AW Mornings. 'In America, you have the NBA and then the WNBA, that works fine. 'I think he [Murphy] is the only person who does this. He persists in calling the AFL the AFLM ... that is wokeness.' Back in 2023, Murphy hit out at former Bulldogs team-mate Jason Akermanis regarding a difference of opinion on whether footy stars should come out as gay. Akermanis was suspended by the Bulldogs and later delisted in 2010 after writing in a newspaper column that a player coming out as gay would be too controversial for the league, writing: 'Stay in the closet'. Murphy reflected on the controversy in an episode of ABC's 'Four Corners' podcast. He said he was 'disgusted', 'embarrassed' and 'hurt' by Akermanis's comments. Akermanis later stood by his comment, branding Murphy a 'sook' and a 'complete myth'. In the history of the Australian football league, no player has ever come out as openly gay. Murphy, meanwhile, said any player to do so would be backed by players and the AFL in an empassioned statement. 'You will be fought for and supported,' the former Bulldogs captain said.
