Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for 'Inappropriate' 2012 Sketch — 14 Years Later
by L. Mendoza
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Jason Alexander publicly apologized to Courtney Stodden for an 'inappropriate' 2012 comedy sketch.
The Seinfeld star touched the then-17-year-old in the bit · Stodden is now an anti-child-marriage activist
Seinfeld star Jason Alexander issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden in early August 2026 for his role in a 2012 Funny or Die sketch in which he touched the then-17-year-old inappropriately. The apology came 14 years after the video aired, as Stodden's activism to ban child marriage in the US has put her story back in the spotlight.
A 14-year-old comedy bit is making headlines again — and this time, it comes with an apology. Jason Alexander, best known as George Costanza on Seinfeld, publicly apologized to Courtney Stodden for his role in a 2012 Funny or Die sketch featuring her then-husband, actor Doug Hutchison. In the video, Alexander touches the then-17-year-old's chest — a moment he now calls "inappropriate."
What Happened in the 2012 Sketch
The Funny or Die video was filmed at a time when Stodden, married at 16 to Hutchison (then in his 40s), was already the subject of intense tabloid coverage. In the sketch, Alexander — playing along with the "joke" — made physical contact with the teenager. The video circulated widely at the time, but it resurfaced in 2026 as part of a larger reckoning over how the media and Hollywood treated Stodden as a minor.
The Apology
Alexander's statement, published in early August 2026, acknowledged the sketch was inappropriate and expressed remorse. He has not apologized to Stodden publicly before, making this a significant moment for fans of the show and observers of the entertainment industry's accountability era.
The apology was years overdue — and it landed as Courtney Stodden's advocacy work reached its peak.
Who Is Courtney Stodden Today?
Now in her early 30s, Courtney Stodden has become one of the most vocal child marriage abolition activists in the United States. In August 2026, they were featured in national coverage pushing state legislators to ban child marriage nationwide. Stodden has publicly discussed the trauma of being married at 16, the role of their parents' consent, and the years of tabloid scrutiny that followed.
- 🎬 2011: Married Doug Hutchison at age 16 with parental consent — headline news worldwide
- 🎭 2012: The Funny or Die sketch with Jason Alexander aired
- 💬 2013-2021: Publicly discussed the toll of the marriage and media coverage
- ⚖️ 2025-2026: Leading advocate for banning child marriage in the US
Why This Is Trending Now
Three factors pushed this story back into the spotlight:
- 📢 Stodden's activism on child marriage bans is generating national press (ABC News, August 9, 2026)
- 🔄 The 2012 video resurfaced across social platforms, prompting fresh outrage
- 🎭 Alexander's apology made it a redemption-arc story that dominates feeds
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