Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
Actor Jason Alexander has issued a formal apology to reality star Courtney Stodden for an inappropriate 2012 comedy sketch. Stodden, who was 17 at the time, criticized the sketch for sexualizing her as a minor and making her feel isolated in a professional environment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing cultural shifts regarding the treatment of minors in media and the accountability of public figures for past behavior.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Stodden said he "truly regrets" the 2012 Funny or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden
US actor Jason Alexander has apologised to reality star Courtney Stodden for an "inappropriate" comedy sketch they appeared in together when she was 17.
The Seinfeld star appeared in a Funny or Die sketch with Stodden in 2012, which parodied daytime talk shows such as Dr Phil.
The sketch saw Alexander rubbing a mobile phone on Stodden's breasts because it was the only area with "plenty of signal".
After Stodden reposted and questioned the clip earlier this week, Alexander said he was "deeply sorry" and offered her his "sincerest apologies".
Writing on Instagram, , external Stodden said: "The older I get, the more impossible this is to understand.
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