Lohan refers to 'first coloured president'

Lindsay Lohan referred to US President-elect Barack Obama as the country’s “first coloured president”, using the outdated and derogatory term in a TV interview.

Describing her experience on election day on the show 'Access Hollywood', the actress said: “It was really exciting. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s our first coloured president.”

A spokeswoman for Lohan was not immediately available for comment.

Interviewer Maria Menounos did not question the 22-year-old star on her use of the term, which dates back to the period when blacks were legally discriminated against.

Access Hollywood also did not cite her remark in its online story, but did post an “extended interview” video on its website which included the remark.

Lohan wrote on her blog about her support of Mr Obama during the presidential campaign.