Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden Over Controversial Comedy Sketch
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jason Alexander has issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden for a 2012 comedy sketch they filmed together when Stodden was a minor, acknowledging the content was inappropriate and expressing regret for any harm caused.
- Stodden accused Alexander of inappropriate behavior during the sketch, including making suggestive comments and actions while she was 17, and criticized the adults involved for allowing the content to be produced.
- Stodden emphasized that she was legally unable to consent to the sketch as contracts were signed by adults and payments went to her then-husband, Doug Hutchison, whom she married at 16.
- Alexander, also credited as a writer on the sketch, apologized sincerely, recognizing the distress caused to Stodden.
- Stodden has since become an advocate against child marriage and has spoken publicly about exploitation she experienced as a minor.
