Courtney Stodden Seeks Justice Beyond Jason Alexander's Apology
WHO:
NY Post - Courtney Stodden, Jason Alexander
Variety - Jason Alexander, Courtney Stodden
WHAT:
USA Today - Stodden stated, "Looking back now, I don't see comedy. I see a 17-year-old girl whose body became part of an adult joke."
USA Today - Stodden mentioned, "The contracts were signed by adults. The paycheck went to Doug. The production moved forward. I was the only child in the room. I felt so alone."
USA Today - Alexander expressed, "I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it."
USA Today - Stodden and Hutchison divorced in 2020 after a yearslong on-and-off romance.
USA Today - Stodden is currently lobbying for the California legislative bill AB-1267, which would prohibit minors from being able to obtain a marriage license or establish a domestic partnership.
USA Today - Stodden stated, "If this conversation encourages support for AB-1267 and the work Unchained At Last is doing to end child marriage, then something positive can come from something that should never have happened."
USA Today - Stodden expressed that she "appreciated" Alexander's apology "because accountability matters," but emphasized that "the most meaningful apologies lead to action."
NY Post - Stodden took to Instagram to reflect on how Alexander had touched her breasts while filming a “Funny or Die” sketch when she was 17.
TMZ - Jason Alexander made a significant donation to Courtney Stodden's favorite charity as part of his efforts to make amends.
Variety - Jason Alexander issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden for a "comedy" sketch.
Variety - The sketch involved Alexander fondling Stodden's breasts with a cell phone when she was 17 years old.
NY Post - Stodden demands more than just an apology from Alexander.
WHERE:
Variety - The sketch was filmed for a comedy segment.
WHEN:
Variety - The sketch was filmed fourteen and a half years prior to Alexander's apology.
Variety - Alexander was 52 years old at the time of the sketch.
WHY:
Variety - Stodden is seeking justice beyond the apology for the actions depicted in the sketch.
HOW:
Variety - Alexander publicly apologized for his actions in the sketch.
(UPDATED July 24, 2026 12:23 UTC)
Courtney Stodden has reflected on their past, stating, "Looking back now, I don't see comedy. I see a 17-year-old girl whose body became part of an adult joke," highlighting the isolation they felt during that time. Stodden also pointed out that while contracts were signed by adults and the paycheck went to Doug, they were the only child in the room, emphasizing their loneliness in the situation. In a related comment, Alexander expressed regret, saying, "I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it," following Stodden's divorce from Hutchison in 2020 after a tumultuous relationship.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 05:52 UTC)
Stodden is actively lobbying for California's legislative bill AB-1267, which aims to prevent minors from obtaining marriage licenses or establishing domestic partnerships. She expressed hope that the conversation around this bill will encourage support for her organization, Unchained At Last, in its mission to end child marriage, stating that something positive can emerge from past wrongs. While she appreciated Alexander's apology, Stodden emphasized that true accountability requires action beyond words.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 02:51 UTC)
Stodden recently shared a reflection on Instagram about an incident that occurred when she was 17 years old. She revealed that Alexander had touched her breasts while they were filming a "Funny or Die" sketch. This revelation has sparked conversations about boundaries and consent in the entertainment industry.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 22:22 UTC)
Jason Alexander has made a significant donation to Courtney Stodden's favorite charity as part of his efforts to make amends. This gesture comes after a period of public scrutiny for Alexander, highlighting his commitment to positive change. The donation was reported by TMZ at 22:22 UTC.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 17:26 UTC)
Jason Alexander has publicly apologized to Courtney Stodden for a controversial comedy sketch filmed fourteen and a half years ago, which involved him inappropriately fondling her breasts with a cell phone when she was just 17 years old. Stodden, however, is demanding more than just an apology, seeking justice for the actions depicted in the sketch. Alexander was 52 years old at the time of the incident, and his recent apology has sparked renewed attention on the matter.