‘Seinfeld’ star Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for ‘inappropriate’ comments in 2012
jason alexander I regret taking part in the controversial sketch Courtney Stodden.
During Stodden’s high-profile marriage doug hutchison– It started when she was 16 and he was 51 – She appeared in the 2012 movie. funny or die video sketch Her ex-husband and Alexander are featured.
parody of Dr. Phil and similar talk shows, in which Alexander plays fictional life coach Donnie Clay, interviewing couples about their relationships. At one point, he took his cellphone camera to Ms. Stodden’s chest and caressed her, noting that there was no cellphone signal in her head and that she had a “full bar” in her chest.
But after Stodden, then 17, recently reflected on how the experience negatively affected her. seinfeld The alum has apologized for his role in the sketch.
“Looking back at the comedy skit that Ms. Stodden and I participated in in 2012, I completely agree that it was inappropriate and truly regret it,” he said in a statement to E! news. “But more importantly, we are deeply sorry for the harm and distress we have caused Ms. Stodden. We extend our sincere apologies to her.”
