How many years does it take for a celebrity to realize their “comedy” was actually just gross misconduct? Asking for Courtney Stodden, who just watched actor Jason Alexander finally—FINALLY—apologize for behavior that should have mortified him a decade ago.
Let’s set the scene: 2012, a Funny or Die sketch that was about as funny as a colonoscopy performed by a clown. Alexander participated in a comedy bit where he literally rubbed a phone on Stodden’s breasts. Yes, you read that correctly. And here’s the kicker—Stodden was a MINOR at the time. A literal child. But sure, Jason, let’s call it “comedy.”
After Stodden rightfully called him out in recent comments, Alexander has finally emerged from his decade-long nap to issue a public apology. “Looking back at the comedy sketch in which Ms. Stodden and I participated in 2012, I completely agree that [it was inappropriate],” he said, probably while his PR team held a gun to his head.
But here’s where it gets truly delicious: the apology reads like someone forced Alexander to write lines after getting caught red-handed. There’s absolutely no accountability for why he thought this was acceptable behavior with a minor in the first place. It’s the equivalent of saying “I’m sorry you were offended” instead of “I’m sorry I was a creep.” The difference? EVERYTHING.
Stodden, who has become increasingly vocal about her experience as a young celebrity constantly exploited by older men in the industry, deserves way more than a belated apology from someone who profited from her discomfort. This is exactly the type of behavior that Hollywood enabled for decades while calling it “edgy comedy.” Plot twist: it was never comedy. It was just predatory behavior with a laugh track.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Alexander’s apology only came AFTER being publicly called out. Not because he had some moral awakening. Not because he spent years reflecting on his actions. No—he apologized because Stodden made it impossible for him to ignore. That’s not an apology; that’s damage control, honey.
The real question we should be asking is: how many other inappropriate incidents involving minors in Hollywood are still waiting for their “apology moment”? Because we’re betting the number is absolutely terrifying.
What do you think? A) Alexander’s apology is genuine and he should be forgiven B) This is typical Hollywood damage control and accountability comes too late