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Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ skit they did when she was 17

NBC News • July 22, 2026 • general

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Courtney Stodden has publicly criticized Jason Alexander for a 2012 comedy sketch filmed when she was 17, highlighting inappropriate and exploitative content involving her as a minor.
The sketch, a parody of daytime talk shows, featured Alexander's character making lewd comments and physical contact with Stodden, who was legally a minor and claims she did not have the power to consent.
Alexander apologized for the sketch, acknowledging it was inappropriate and expressing regret for any harm caused to Stodden.
Stodden, formerly married as a minor to actor Doug Hutchison, has since become an advocate against child marriage and exploitation in the media industry.
She emphasized her focus on changing societal norms and laws to better protect children from exploitation rather than continuing to justify past abuses.

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