Just like Us, Anthony Anderson still has to go through customs when traveling internationally — but not so just like Us, the Black-ish alum has been recognized by some of Hollywood’s greats.
“The last person who had no idea who I was was a customs agent in Spain,” Anderson, 54, reveals in his Just Like Us feature in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now. “Celebrities who have shocked me by knowing who I am are Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sylvester Stallone.”
Anderson plays the first gentleman to Viola Davis’ president of the United States in Prime Video’s action-thriller G20 (streaming now), but we wanted to know what the actor and comedian’s life is like when he isn’t surrounded by Secret Service.
Keep scrolling to find out how just like Us Anderson is:
When was the last time you did laundry?
I do laundry every Sunday.
What was the last thing that you waited in line for?
My prescription at CVS.
What’s the last thing you ordered online?
A hookah. Spring and summer are fast approaching, and I’m getting everything ready for my backyard shenanigans.
What’s the one task that you keep putting off?
Furnishing my home. I’m a bachelor, and I have the necessities: big-screen TVs, a bed, a couch, a dining room table and a fully-stocked bar and wine cellar.
What’s your Uber rating?
My Uber rating is a 4.86.
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Have you ever been to Costco?
I’m an executive member at Costco. My favorite items to get there are toilet paper and paper towels because I can buy enough for at least three months.
Who was the last famous person you asked to have a selfie with?
The last celebrity I asked to take a selfie with was Jake Gyllenhaal after his performance of Othello on Broadway.
What time do you wake up and go to sleep every day/night? How many hours of sleep do you need?
I’m a night owl. I go to sleep late and wake up early. I may go to bed at 1:00-2:00 a.m. and wake up between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. I average about five hours of sleep a night.
What was your first job and do you remember how much you were paid?
My first job was a summer camp counselor at Lueders park in Compton where I grew up and my pay was five dollars an hour.
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How does that compare to your very first job in the entertainment industry?
My first job in the industry was background work, and after it was all said and done, considering the hours that I worked, it equated to the same amount I made as a camp counselor: five dollars an hour.
What’s one bad habit you’re currently trying to break?
Procrastination.
What trend are you most sick of and why?
I have no idea what trends are happening.
When was the last time you got a ticket while driving? What was it for?
It’s been about five years since my last ticket and it was for looking at my phone while at a red light. I was told I was being cited for texting while driving.
What’s your favorite song to sing in the shower?
“What You Won’t Do for Love” by Bobby Caldwell. My shower acoustics are amazing! I sound better than the record.
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How competitive are you when it comes to playing games? What’s your game of choice?
I’m competitive by nature. Golf, spades and dominos are my games of choice.
When was the last time you were denied access to a party?
I haven’t been refused access to a party in a long time mainly because they realize that I AM the party!
What’s your family nickname?
ANTNEY.
What do you do that drives your partner/friends/family crazy?
I would have to say that I talk a lot of trash.
Who was the last person who had no idea who you were?
A customs agent in Spain. Celebrities who have shocked me by knowing who I am are Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sylvester Stallone.
