Anthony Anderson Opens Up About Diabetes and Past Struggles on TV One’s ‘Uncensored’

Actor Anthony Anderson is offering a deeply personal look into his life in the upcoming season premiere of TV One’s Uncensored, set to air this Thursday, February 19th. The episode will feature Anderson candidly discussing his journey with type 2 diabetes and reflecting on challenging moments from his past, including a brief consideration of selling drugs during his youth.

Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes at 30

Anderson revealed he first realized something was amiss around the age of 30, experiencing unusual fatigue and a constant thirst. “I was taking meetings all around town. I’m not feeling like my normal self. I was lethargic. I’m taking mid-day naps. I would sit on the couch, and I would fall asleep during the commercials. Things like that never happened to me before,” he shared. The turning point came one night when he consumed five gallons of water between 11:30 p.m. And 2 a.m., constantly alternating between drinking and using the restroom. “When I woke up the next morning, I realized five gallons of water was gone,” he recounted.

A Brush with a Different Path

Beyond his health struggles, Anderson also opened up about his upbringing and a time when he contemplated selling drugs to make ends meet. “To be honest, I tried selling weed. I was asked to sell crack, but I saw where it took friends and people that were in my neighborhood, either to the penitentiary or the cemetery,” he explained. He credited his parents with instilling a strong moral compass, stating, “I knew my Mom and Dad would whop my ass, not just whop my ass, but beat my ass if I were ever caught up in something like that.”

‘Uncensored’ Season 7

Uncensored season seven will also feature interviews with Keke Palmer, Blair Underwood, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Kiera Sheard, and Wood Harris, each offering intimate insights into their lives and careers. The series aims to provide a platform for these personalities to share their stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

Uncensored premieres Thursday, February 19th at 8/7 p.m. CT on TV One and is available for streaming on Philo.