Jason Alexander Apologizes Courtney Stodden for Inappropriate Sketch
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 Funny or Die sketch in which he rubbed a cellphone on then-17-year-old Courtney Stodden’s breasts, acknowledging the act was inappropriate and expressing regret for any harm caused.
- Stodden responded that while she appreciates the public apology, she has not received a private one and emphasized that meaningful action, such as supporting legislation against child marriage, would be more impactful.
- Stodden shared details of the sketch on Instagram, highlighting that she was a minor without legal power to consent and describing feelings of isolation during the production, which was overseen by adults.
- She criticized the adults involved for allowing the sketch to proceed and called for stronger laws to protect children from exploitation and inappropriate treatment in the entertainment industry.
- The controversy also touches on Stodden's past marriage at age 16 to actor Doug Hutchison, underscoring her broader advocacy against child marriage and exploitation.
