Anthony Anderson Opens Up About His Health On ‘Uncensored’
Anthony Anderson pulls back the curtain on his life in an upcoming episode of TV One's Uncensoredand it is shaping up to be one of his most honest conversations yet.
Premiering Thursday, February 19, the episode finds Anderson opening up about his health, his upbringing, and the real decisions that ultimately shaped his path. Known for his humor and larger-than-life presence, this sit-down shows a more reflective side of the actor — one rooted in survival, accountability, and growth.
A major focus of the episode is Anderson's ongoing journey living with type 2 diabetes, something he talks about with clarity and intent. He doesn't cover the reality of managing the condition, explaining how it forced him to rethink his lifestyle and prioritize his health in ways he hadn't before.
“I've lived with type 2 diabetes for years, and it's something I have to count on every day,” Anderson said, stressing that discipline and consistency are non-negotiable.
Op uncensored, he expands on how that diagnosis was a wake-up call, especially as a Black man navigates fame, stress, and long working days.
The episode also delves into Anderson's upbringing and the crossroads moments that could have led his life in a very different direction.
Raised in a difficult environment, he reflects honestly on the pressure to make quick money and the temptation to sell drugs – a path that many around him have chosen. Anderson appears to have consciously decided against it, understanding early on that short-term gains could cost him everything in the long run.
“I knew life wasn't for me,” he explains, crediting his family, faith and a belief in something bigger to steer him off that path.
That decision, he says, still stands as one of the most important choices he has ever made.
From there, Anderson connects those early lessons to his rise in Hollywood, touching the boundary it took to break through and remain consistent in an industry that doesn't always make room for black men to be vulnerable.
He talks about the pressures of being a lead on network television, balancing demanding schedules with personal health, and using comedy as both armor and therapy.
“Comedy saved my life in a lot of ways,” he shares, noting that laughter became a survival tool long before it became a career.
At the end of the episode, Uncensored paints a complete picture of Anthony Anderson, not only the entertainer, but the man who made hard choices, faced health challenges head-on, and continues to develop in real time. It is a conversation about responsibility, resilience, and the rewriting of narratives that are often not spoken.
Fans can catch Anthony Anderson on TV One's Uncensored when the episode premiered Thursday, February 19, at 8 p.m
This season, UNCENSORED features exclusive interviews with not only Anthony Anderson, but Blair Underwood, Keke Palmer, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Shaunie Henderson, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Kierra Sheard, Marlo Hampton, Rickey Smiley, Laz Alonso, Wood Harris, and Wendy Raquel Robinson.
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