# Seinfeld star Jason Alexander apologizes for inappropriate sketch with minor Courtney Stodden

Actor Jason Alexander has apologized to Courtney Stodden for filming a comedy sketch with her when she was 16, calling it inappropriate. Stodden has spoken about being sexualized as a minor in the entertainment industry. The apology adds to ongoing discussions about the treatment of young performers.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jason-alexander-courtney-stodden-inappropriate-behavior-minor-1236817958/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:13:15 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/courtney-stodden-jason-alexander-apology-seinfeld-child-marriage-1236818847/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:08:01 +0000
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz64pn37138o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:37:14 GMT
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/23/seinfelds-jason-alexander-apologizes-to-courtney-stodden-for-inappropriate-sketch-made-when-she-was-a-teenager) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:25:01 GMT