Jason Alexander Donates $15,000 After Apology Over 2012 Sketch

Jason Alexander Donates $15,000 After Apology Over 2012 Sketch

The Daily Beast reported that actor Jason Alexander donated $15,000 to the anti-child-marriage nonprofit Unchained At Last after publicly apologizing to Courtney Stodden for a 2012 comedy sketch that depicted her as a minor, and Page Six said Stodden thanked him for the contribution. The donation was presented as part of his effort to make amends.

Variety reported Alexander’s statement of regret, which followed The Daily Beast’s account of Stodden’s claim that Alexander had touched her inappropriately during the sketch when she was 17. The Independent noted that Stodden urged him to back a California bill banning child marriage.

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July 26, 2026
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Courtney Stodden thanks Jason Alexander for $15,000 donation after apologizing for 2012 sketch
Courtney Stodden thanks Jason Alexander for $15,000 donation after apologizing for 2012 sketch

Page Six • 26 Jul 00:37

Actress Courtney Stodden praised Jason Alexander's $15,000 contribution to the anti-child-marriage nonprofit Unchained At Last, following his public apology for a 2012 comedy sketch she described as inappropriate.

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July 24, 2026
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Jason Alexander donates $15,000 to anti-forced-marriage charity after controversy over 2012 sketch
Jason Alexander donates $15,000 to anti-forced-marriage charity after controversy over 2012 sketch

New York Daily News • 24 Jul 23:22

The actor gave $15,000 to Unchained At Last following criticism of a 2012 comedy video featuring Courtney Stodden, who said the clip exploited her as a minor.

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Jason Alexander donates $15,000 after apologizing to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch
Jason Alexander donates $15,000 after apologizing to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch

The Daily Beast • 24 Jul 19:04

The Seinfeld actor confirmed a $15,000 contribution to a child-marriage advocacy group following his public apology to Courtney Stodden for a 2012 comedy sketch that depicted her as a minor.

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Jason Alexander donates $15,000 after resurfaced sketch with Courtney Stodden
Jason Alexander donates $15,000 after resurfaced sketch with Courtney Stodden

Page Six • 24 Jul 00:17

The actor gave $15,000 to a child-marriage charity following criticism of a 2012 comedy sketch filmed when Courtney Stodden was a minor.

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July 23, 2026
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Courtney Stodden urges Jason Alexander to back California child-marriage ban after his apology
Courtney Stodden urges Jason Alexander to back California child-marriage ban after his apology

Yahoo News Canada • 23 Jul 15:08

Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 sketch that featured a 17-year-old Courtney Stodden, and she is now urging him to support legislation ending child marriage in California.

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Courtney Stodden urges Jason Alexander to back California child-marriage ban after apology
Courtney Stodden urges Jason Alexander to back California child-marriage ban after apology

The Independent • 23 Jul 15:08

Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 sketch involving a minor, and Courtney Stodden called on him to support legislation ending child marriage in California.

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July 22, 2026
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Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 Funny or Die sketch involving then-teen Courtney Stodden
Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 Funny or Die sketch involving then-teen Courtney Stodden

The New York Times • 22 Jul 21:47

The former "Seinfeld" star issued a public apology for a 2012 comedy sketch that featured a 17-year-old Courtney Stodden in a sexually suggestive scene, and the actress called for further action on child-marriage legislation.

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Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch featuring then-minor Courtney Stodden
Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch featuring then-minor Courtney Stodden

Deadline • 22 Jul 20:25

The Seinfeld actor said the 2012 comedy sketch with Courtney Stodden was inappropriate and expressed regret, while Stodden highlighted the incident while advocating for a California child-marriage ban.

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Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch involving teenage Courtney Stodden
Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch involving teenage Courtney Stodden

NBC News • 22 Jul 20:08

The actor expressed regret over a 2012 comedy sketch that featured Stodden when she was 17, after the media personality highlighted the segment as inappropriate.

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Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch involving minor
Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch involving minor

The Hollywood Reporter • 22 Jul 19:31

The actor expressed regret for a 2012 Funny or Die sketch in which he touched Stodden, then 17, and Stodden called for further accountability.

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Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch involving minor Courtney Stodden
Jason Alexander apologizes for 2012 sketch involving minor Courtney Stodden

Rolling Stone • 22 Jul 15:56

The Seinfeld actor said he regrets participating in a 2012 comedy sketch that featured then-17-year-old Courtney Stodden and offered an apology for any distress caused.

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Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden over 2012 sketch
Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden over 2012 sketch

Variety • 22 Jul 13:13

Actor Jason Alexander issued a statement apologizing to Courtney Stodden for a 2012 comedy sketch that she says was inappropriate when she was a minor.

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Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch
Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for 2012 sketch

TMZ • 22 Jul 00:10

The actor expressed regret and offered a formal apology after Courtney Stodden accused him of inappropriate behavior in a comedy sketch filmed when she was a minor.

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July 21, 2026
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Courtney Stodden and Jason Alexander Apologize for 2012 Sketch Involving Minor
Courtney Stodden and Jason Alexander Apologize for 2012 Sketch Involving Minor

New York Daily News • 21 Jul 22:43

Courtney Stodden, now 31, said a comedy sketch filmed when she was 17 made her uncomfortable, and Jason Alexander expressed regret and apologized for his role.

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Jason Alexander Accused of Inappropriate Conduct on 2012 Sketch Involving Minor
Jason Alexander Accused of Inappropriate Conduct on 2012 Sketch Involving Minor

The Daily Beast • 21 Jul 18:20

Actress Courtney Stodden alleges that the Seinfeld star touched her inappropriately during a 2012 Funny or Die sketch when she was 17, linking the incident to her advocacy for a California bill banning child marriage.

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