Courtney Stodden, a former reality television personality, has publicly criticized Jason Alexander over a 2012 comedy sketch that involved a sexualized act with a minor.
The sketch featured Alexander repeatedly rubbing a phone across Stodden's breasts while commenting about “signal,” and later suggesting future sexual advances once she reached adulthood.
Stodden, now 31, explained that she was 17 at the time and lacked legal authority to consent; she said her then-husband signed the contracts and received payment.
She described feeling isolated during production, noting that she was the only child present and felt alone in the situation.
Stodden questioned why adults deemed the content acceptable and emphasized the need for stronger legal protections for minors in entertainment.
Alexander issued an apology, acknowledging the sketch was inappropriate and expressing regret for any harm caused.
His statement offered a sincere apology to Stodden and expressed remorse for the distress the sketch caused.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of underage participants in media productions.
