Should public figures be held accountable for inappropriate jokes made decades ago?
Anthony Anderson Faces Backlash Over Resurfaced Comments to Teen Lindsay Lohan
Actor and Emmy host Anthony Anderson is facing renewed scrutiny after a 2003 video resurfaced showing him making controversial remarks to then-teenager Lindsay Lohan during a talk show appearance. In the clip, Anderson jokes about liking “them young,†a comment that many viewers now see as inappropriate, especially given Lohan’s age at the time. The backlash comes amid ongoing conversations around celebrity accountability for past behavior. Anderson’s representative defended the remarks as comedic and emphasized his respect for Lohan, but acknowledged the jokes may not have aged well. This controversy has also reignited attention around past sexual assault allegations, though no charges were filed. Meanwhile, Anderson continues to appear on Fox’s *We Are Family* and recently hosted the 2025 Primetime Emmys.
Options
- Yes—standards matter now
- Depends on intent and apology
- No—it was a different time
- Only if harm was caused