Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for Teen Sketch

Jason Alexander, an actor and writer for the 2012 Funny or Die sketch, issued an apology this week to model Courtney Stodden for an "inappropriate" skit performed when she was 17 years old. Alexander stated he was "deeply sorry for any harm or distress" caused by the sketch, which involved him rubbing a mobile phone on Stodden's breasts. He acknowledged the act was inappropriate and expressed his regret.

Courtney Stodden gained significant media attention in 2011 after marrying actor Doug Hutchison, who was 51 at the time, when Stodden was 16. The marriage was legally permissible because Stodden's parents provided consent. Stodden and Hutchison later divorced in 2020, concluding a marriage that began during Stodden's teenage years.

The apology from Alexander addresses a specific incident from over a decade ago, highlighting a moment from Stodden's youth that has resurfaced. The sketch was created by Funny or Die, a comedy production company known for its online video content. The context of Stodden's public life at the time, including her marriage and subsequent divorce, is relevant to the discussion surrounding the sketch and Alexander's apology.