The short answer
Jason Alexander, best known for playing George Costanza on 'Seinfeld,' apologized to Courtney Stodden for a 2011 comedy sketch in which he simulated a sex act on her. Stodden was 16 at the time, though she was often portrayed as older in media. Alexander said he was unaware of her age and expressed regret for participating in the sketch, which he now calls inappropriate.Why it’s trending
The apology trended after Stodden publicly called out Alexander and the sketch resurfaced amid ongoing discussions about the treatment of young women in Hollywood.
Jason Alexander has publicly apologized to Courtney Stodden for a 2011 comedy sketch in which he simulated a sex act on her when she was 16. The apology came after Stodden criticized the sketch on social media, calling it 'gross' and 'inappropriate.'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Alexander said he was 'horrified' to learn Stodden's age at the time and that he would never have participated if he had known. Stodden, now 28, has spoken about being sexualized as a minor in the entertainment industry.
The sketch was part of a comedy series called 'The Burn with Jeff Ross.' Stodden was a recurring guest on the show. Alexander appeared as a guest and performed the bit, which involved him pretending to perform oral sex on Stodden while she was tied to a chair.
This incident adds to the broader conversation about the exploitation of young stars in Hollywood. Stodden has previously spoken about being married to actor Doug Hutchison at age 16, a relationship that was widely criticized.
Timeline
- Sketch filmed
Jason Alexander appears on 'The Burn with Jeff Ross' and performs a sketch with Courtney Stodden, then 16.
- Stodden criticizes sketch
Courtney Stodden posts about the sketch on social media, calling it inappropriate.
- Alexander apologizes
Jason Alexander issues a public apology, saying he was unaware of Stodden's age and expressing regret.
Questions people ask
What did Jason Alexander apologize for?
He apologized for participating in a comedy sketch in 2011 where he simulated a sex act on Courtney Stodden, who was 16 at the time.
Did Jason Alexander know Courtney Stodden's age?
Alexander claims he did not know she was underage and says he would not have participated if he had known.
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