‘Seinfeld’ Actor Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for “Inappropriate” Sketch Filmed When She Was Underage
Jason Alexander has issued an apology to Courtney Stodden regarding a 2012 comedy sketch filmed when Stodden was a teenager.
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Jason Alexander, known for his role on Seinfeld, has apologized for participating in a Funny or Die sketch featuring Courtney Stodden. The production involved Stodden when she was 17 years old, with Alexander describing his involvement as inappropriate.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, The New York Times, and Variety emphasizes Alexander's expression of regret regarding the project. While Alexander acknowledged the inappropriateness of the situation, reports from Variety note that Stodden is currently focusing on advocacy efforts that extend beyond this specific apology.
Ongoing coverage does not yet specify whether there will be further dialogue between the parties. Interested parties are monitoring for any subsequent responses from the production entities involved or additional statements from Stodden regarding her broader objectives.
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Quick answers
What prompted the apology from Jason Alexander?
Alexander apologized for his participation in an 'inappropriate' comedy sketch filmed with Courtney Stodden when she was 17 years old.
When was the sketch originally filmed?
The sketch was filmed in 2012.
How has Courtney Stodden responded to the apology?
According to coverage from Variety, Stodden is focused on advocacy efforts that go beyond the apology provided by Alexander.
Coverage (8)
- Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ sketch made when she was a teenager The Guardian · 12h ago
- ‘Seinfeld’ Star Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for Filming ‘Inappropriate’ Sketch When She Was a Minor: ‘I Truly Regret It’ Yahoo · 13h ago
- Courtney Stodden Is Fighting for Something Bigger Than Jason Alexander’s Apology Variety · 13h ago
- Jason Alexander Apologizes for ‘Inappropriate’ Funny or Die Sketch with a 17-Year-Old Courtney Stodden People.com · 13h ago
- Jason Alexander Apologizes for 2012 Sketch With Teenage Courtney Stodden The New York Times · 13h ago
- Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ skit they did when she was 17 NBC News · 13h ago
- 'Seinfeld' Alum Jason Alexander Apologizes To Courtney Stodden For Filming "Inappropriate" Sketch When She Was Underage: "I Truly Regret It" Deadline · 13h ago
- ‘Seinfeld’ Actor Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for “Inappropriate” Sketch Filmed When She Was Underage The Hollywood Reporter · 13h ago
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