Courtney Stodden is an American media personality and model who gained significant attention at the age of 16 when she married Doug Hutchison, an actor 35 years her senior. Stodden's controversial marriage and provocative appearances in the media brought her international recognition and sparked debates about child marriage and the sexualization of young women.
Born on August 29, 1994, in Tacoma, Washington, Stodden began pursuing a career in entertainment at a young age.