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.’

DailyMail.com 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 Black-ish star 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

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.’

Lohan explained that there will be no guys at the apartment and added, ‘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’; seen earlier this month in New Orleans

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’

‘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.

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; seen in 2019 in L.A.

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.

The comedian was previously married to Alvina Stewart – whom he tied the knot with in 1999 and also shares two children with; former couple seen in 2019 in L.A.

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.