Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden After 14 Years

Jason Alexander issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden on Wednesday, fourteen and a half years after a "comedy" sketch filmed in 2009. In the sketch, Alexander, who was 52 at the time, fondled a 17-year-old Stodden's breasts with a cell phone. Stodden stated that the incident occurred when she was underage and that Alexander had made comments about her turning 18. Stodden has been vocal about the lasting impact of the incident and has been advocating for stronger protections for minors in the entertainment industry. The apology comes after years of Stodden speaking out about the experience and its effects on her life and career. Stodden has indicated that while the apology is a step, her focus remains on broader issues of exploitation and accountability within the industry. The incident has resurfaced in public discourse as discussions around age of consent and exploitation in media continue. Alexander's apology acknowledges the harm caused by his actions during the filming of the sketch.