Jason Alexander has apologised to Courtney Stodden for taking part in a comedy sketch that he now calls inappropriate. The apology comes years after the sketch was performed, during a time when Stodden was in the public eye for her marriage to actor Doug Hutchison. Stodden was 16 when she married Hutchison, who was 51 at the time. The relationship drew widespread attention and criticism.
Alexander, best known for playing George Costanza on the sitcom "Seinfeld," said he regrets being part of the bit. He did not give details about what the sketch involved but called it inappropriate. He said he should have known better and apologised directly to Stodden.
Stodden has spoken publicly about the difficulties she faced as a young person in the spotlight. She has described feeling exploited and has become an advocate for others in similar situations.
The apology is the latest example of celebrities revisiting past actions that may have been hurtful. Alexander's statement was made in a social media post, where he expressed remorse and said he hopes Stodden is doing well.
Neither Stodden nor Hutchison has commented on the apology so far. Hutchison and Stodden are no longer together.