Jason Alexander’s Apology

Jason Alexander, known for his iconic role as George Costanza in the hit TV show ‘Seinfeld’, has issued a public apology to Courtney Stodden for their involvement in a comedy sketch that many have deemed highly inappropriate.

The incident dates back to 2012 when Stodden was just 17 years old. The sketch, which was filmed for the comedy website Funny or Die, has resurfaced in recent days as Stodden advocates for the passage of a bill that would ban child marriage in California.

Stodden, who was married to Doug Hutchinson at the age of 16, has spoken out about the emotional distress caused by the sketch. In an Instagram post, she described the experience, stating, ‘The older I get, the more impossible this is to understand. During this comedy sketch, Jason Alexander repeatedly rubbed his phone across my breasts while saying there was ‘no signal’ in my head but ‘plenty of signal’ in my chest.’

She continued, ‘Later in the sketch, he joked that when I turned 18 he’d like to take me behind the couch and ‘have his way’ with me.’ The situation has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning why the adults involved in the sketch deemed it acceptable to involve a minor in such a way.

Stodden emphasized that she was not in a position to give consent at the time, as she was still a minor. She stated, ‘Legally, I couldn’t make those decisions for myself. That’s the point. I can’t change what happened to me but I can ask myself: How did so many adults look at a minor and decide this was acceptable?’

Jason Alexander has since issued a public apology, stating, ‘Looking back at the comedy sketch in which Ms. Stodden and I participated in 2012, I completely agree that it was inappropriate and I truly regret it.’ He added, ‘But more importantly, I am deeply sorry for any harm or distress it has caused Ms. Stodden. I offer her my sincerest apologies.’

Stodden’s advocacy for the passage of the bill to ban child marriage in California is a crucial step in addressing the issue of child exploitation. As she noted, ‘Children deserve laws that protect them. They shouldn’t have to become adults before realizing the law should have protected them all along.’

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of consent and the need for greater awareness and education on the issue of child exploitation.

Stodden’s courage in speaking out about her experience has sparked a much-needed conversation about the importance of protecting children from exploitation and abuse.

Key Points:

• Jason Alexander has apologized for his involvement in a comedy sketch with Courtney Stodden in 2012.
• The sketch has been deemed highly inappropriate, with Alexander rubbing his phone across Stodden’s breasts and making jokes about taking her behind the couch.
• Stodden was just 17 years old at the time and was not in a position to give consent.
• The incident has sparked widespread outrage and has brought attention to the issue of child exploitation.
• Stodden is advocating for the passage of a bill to ban child marriage in California, highlighting the need for greater awareness and education on the issue.