United Kingdom, July 23 -- Jason Alexander has issued a public apology after Courtney Stodden criticised a 2012 comedy sketch in which she appeared as a minor.

Prompting renewed scrutiny of the actor best known for playing George Costanza in Seinfeld, Jason, 66, addressed the controversy in a statement to Page Six following remarks made by Courtney, 31, about the "Funny or Die" sketch titled The Don Clay Show with Courtney Stodden.

The clip, filmed in 2012, featured Jason alongside Courtney and her then husband Doug Hutchison, now 66.

Courtney said she was 17 at the time of filming and has since used her platform to advocate for stronger protections for minors in the entertainment industry, including support for California's proposed A...