Alvina Stewart & Anthony Anderson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Anthony Anderson is currently under investigation, after a woman claimed that he assaulted her after she catered an event that he hosted, according to The Blast. The woman’s name has not been released.

Anderson has been married to his wife, Alvina Stewart, since 1995. The two split in 2015, but ended up getting back together. They are parents to two children.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Anderson Has Been Accused of Assaulting a Woman

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According to The Blast, the Black-ish actor is currently under a criminal investigation after a woman filed a police report at the Los Angeles Police Department earlier this year. The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, has made shocking claims about Anderson, accusing him of assaulting her more than a year ago. The woman says that the incident happened at an event that Anderson hosted — she was hired to cater the function.

“We’re told after the initial event, the woman met with Anderson a second time to discuss future business opportunities when the alleged assault occurred. Sources close to the situation tell us she felt comfortable enough to come forward months after the alleged incident occurred, due in part to the ‘#MeToo movement,’” The Blast reports.

“We have a crime report listing him as a suspect in a crime. It is an open investigation,” the LAPD reportedly told The Blast.

Anderson has denied the assault rumors by way of a spokesperson.

“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,” the unnamed spokesperson told The Blast.

2. Anderson & Stewart Announced Their Divorce & Then Called it off

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Back in September 2015, Stewart filed for divorce from Anderson, citing “irreconcilable differences,” according to TMZ. She listed their date of separation as April 1, 2014, and asked for spousal support.

“Yes, the divorce papers are public record and they have been separated for some time now,” Anderson’s rep told E! News.

In January 2017, Stewart and Anderson silently announced that they had gotten back together by walking their first red carpet together post-split.

“They’re totally back together,” a source told Us Weekly at the time.

It was later reported that Stewart had asked the judge to dismiss her divorce petition earlier that month.

“It’s fun. It’s been a while since we’ve been on a red carpet together, but we’re here tonight so we’re excited about it,” Anderson told Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell on the red carpet.

3. They Were High School Sweethearts & Got Married in 1999

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Anderson and Stewart started dating in high school. The two have been through thick and thin together, but have managed to hang onto their relationship.

Anderson and his wife are relatively private people, but in a 2016 interview with Essence Magazine, he opened up about his split from his wife. In that interview, he said that the “best sex” that he’d ever had was with Stewart.

“A friend once told me the first time he had sex after his divorce, it was incredible. I’d rather not get into that. My ex-wife might be reading this and be like, ‘What, motherf—? Oh, really? That’s how it was?’ We’re in a good place now,” Anderson told Essence Magazine.

“But I will admit the best sex I’ve ever had has been with my wife,” he later added.

4. They Have 2 Kids Together

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Anderson and Stewart have two grown children together. Their daughter, Kyra, is 21, and their son, Nathan, is 17.

“I grew up in Compton, Los Angeles so [when I became an actor] I overcompensated because of my background…I wanted to give [my children] everything I didn’t have. But I can’t spoil my kids. I had to say, ‘Wait a minute — am I creating a monster? I can’t keep freely giving you things.’ My kids have schoolwork, community service, and chores. We recently put together packages at the post office for soldiers overseas,” Anderson told Yahoo! Parenting in 2015.

Kyra is a student at University of San Diego. Meanwhile, Nathan seems to be following in his dad’s footsteps. He already has his own IMDb page, which lists appearances in the 2015 Richie Rich series. He was also in the “Jacked o’ Lantern” episode of Black-ish in 2015. This year, he will be joining the cast of the television series, All About The Washingtons.

5. They Support Each Other’s Fitness Goals

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Anderson was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2002. Since then, staying healthy and keeping his weight in check has become a priority in his life. In a 2013 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Anderson talked about how his wife and children inspire him to do just that.

“My wife’s become an avid gym rat, and she inspires me. My children are fit too and also help me keep going,” Anderson told the outlet. He went on to say that he joined a gym and started working out with a trainer.

“Back in L.A., I joined a gym, got a trainer and worked out three times a week lifting weights, and I kept up the treadmill as well. I weigh 222 now, that’s 46 pounds of weight loss, and my blood sugars are getting better and some of my medications have been reduced,” he said.

Last year, Anderson chatted with Parade about his diabetes journey.

“I guess the aha moment was when I realized you can’t sit back and think the medicine is going to do it alone. You have to participate. You can’t pop a pill or inject yourself with insulin and think that’s the only way to deal with this disease I have. My aha moment was saying ‘OK, if I get up and move around, I will feel that much better and my levels are even controlled more,” he told the publication.

Anthony Anderson Criminal History: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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Anthony Anderson, Emmy-nominated Black-ish actor, is currently under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department for allegedly assaulting a woman after she catered an event thrown by the actor, according to The Blast. Sources told the Blast that the woman filed a police report earlier this year, but that the incident happened over a year ago.

Anderson vehemently denies the allegations, and a representative of Anderson told Variety: “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.”

Details of the allegation weren’t given, and police would not confirm reports by The Blast and TMZ today that it was an assault claim filed by a woman.

The 2017 incident isn’t the first time Anderson has been accused of misconduct. According to Page Six, on the set of the 2004 film Hustle & Flow, he and assistant director Wayne Witherspoon were accused of sexually assaulting an extra.

Here’s what you need to know about Anderson’s criminal history:

1. Anderson Was Accused of Raping an Extra on the Set of Hustle & Flow in 2004

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Anderson was arrested in July 2004 for the alleged aggravated rape of a woman who police say was “assaulted after being lured into a production trailer on a Memphis movie set,” according to the Smoking Gun.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Anderson and Witherspoon violated the woman, a movie extra, “with their hands and took pictures of her while she was nude.” According to WMC Action News, the woman testified, admitting that she had sex with both Anderson and Witherspoon over a period of several days before the reported attack. She said those encounters also were forced but she didn’t report them.

In 2004, an affidavit of complaint filed by the victim on the set of Hustle & Flow stated that the victim was “lured inside the trailer by the co-defendant, and once inside the defendant and co-defendant began removing her clothing and began sexually assaulting her.” The complaint continues with more graphic details of the alleged assault, and can be read in its entirety here.

2. The Charges Against Anderson & Witherspoon Were Dismissed After a Judge Deemed the Case “Suspicious”

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 03: Actor/Host Anthony Anderson performs onstage during VH1’s 3rd Annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms” – Inside Show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on May 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

In October 2004, a judge called the case “suspicious” and dismissed the rape charges against both men. Memphis Judge Anthony Johnson ruled that there was no probable cause to try the case.

“This is absolutely the most suspicious case I’ve ever heard,” Judge Johnson said after dismissing the charges against Anderson and Witherspoon, according to the Entertainment Weekly.

A spokesman for Anthony Anderson issued the following statement regarding the judge’s decision to dismiss the charge that was filed against him in 2004.

“Anthony Anderson knew all along that when the truth came out, justice would be done and he would be completely exonerated of these false charges. He is, of course, both relieved and delighted by the judge’s decision to throw out what was so obviously a trumped-up case. That said, this has been a terrible ordeal for him and his family, and he is eager to put it behind him and move on with his life and career.”

3. Anderson Was Accused of Luring Another Woman to His Dressing Room in 2004, Months After the Previous Rape Allegations Were Brought to Light

INGLEWOOD, CA – APRIL 19: Anthony Anderson speaks onstage at WE Day California at The Forum on April 19, 2018 in Inglewood, California.

Shortly after the July, 2004 case involving the extra on the set of Hustle & Flow, another alleged victim stepped forward with sexual assault allegations against Anderson. According to Hollywood Street King, in September, 2004, a female extra on the set of the Warner Bros. comedy-sitcom “All About the Andersons” accused Anderson of luring her to his dressing room after filming ended.

The alleged assault reportedly led to a $900 thousand lawsuit against Anderson and Warner Bros. TV, but no further details of the case made media headlines, according to Hollywood Street King. Industry insiders suspect “a settlement was met.”

“The victim said Anderson invited her to his dressing room, where he made suggestive comments, grabbed her genital area and sexually assaulted her.”

In 2017, Anderson was once again implicated in a Hollywood sexual abuse scandal. According to Hollywood Street King,  Anderson allegedly raped an award-winning female costume designer from the crew of one of his 42 estimated number of films. It is unclear if this is the same woman who came forward this year accusing Anderson of raping her after after catering his event.

“Anthony is another of Hollywood’s best kept secrets. He’s been getting down like this for a long time.”

4. A Woman Recently Accused Anderson of Assaulting Her After Catering an Event Thrown by the Actor Last Year

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 14: Anthony Anderson of Black-ish attends Entertainment Weekly & PEOPLE New York Upfronts celebration at The Bowery Hotel on May 14, 2018 in New York City. 

The Blast reports that Anderson is once again under fire after being accused of another sexual assault. A woman came forward accusing the actor of assaulting her in 2017.

“Sources familiar with the situation tell us the alleged victim walked into the Hollywood Division of LAPD earlier this year and filed a police report with the department,” the Blast reports. “We are told the incident happened over a year ago after she met the actor while working at an event he threw.”

The Blast reports that, after the initial event, the woman met with Anderson a second time to discuss potential business opportunities in the future. It was there that he allegedly assaulted her.

Sources close to the investigation told the Blast that, although the alleged incident happened last year, the woman felt comfortable coming forward due in part to the #MeToo movement.

LAPD has confirmed to the The Blast, “We have a crime report listing him as a suspect in a crime,” and added, “It is an open investigation.” The specific details regarding the alleged assault are currently unclear.

5. Anderson Claims His First Attempt At Stand-up Comedy Was a Failure, But Continued Getting Up on Stage Anyway

SANTA MONICA, CA – JUNE 25: Anthony Anderson attends the 2018 NBA Awards Show at Barker Hangar on June 25, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. 

The actor just received his fourth straight Emmy nomination for his role as Andre Johnson in Kenya Barris’ ABC family sitcom “Black-ish.” He is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this year, according to Page Six.

Anderson has stated that his first attempt at stand-up comedy was a failure. Although the experience shook his confidence, he met his friend and fellow comedic actor Guy Torry after the show, who consoled him and encouraged him to keep getting up on stage, according to Wikipedia.

Anderson is also a comedian, writer and game show host. Aside from starring in his own sitcom “All About the Andersons,” and “Black-ish,” he starred in “The Bernie Mac Show,” during it’s fifth and final seasons. He’s also starred in a variety of movies throughout the years, including “Me, Myself & Irene,” “Kangaroo Jack,” “Transformers,” and “Scream 4.”

According to Wikipedia, “Anderson is a regular judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America. As of June 2016, he has served as host of the ABC version of the game show To Tell the Truth. In addition, he has served as guest panelist for various game shows.”