'Green Mile' Actor Doug Hutchison, 51, Marries Aspiring Singer, 16

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jun 20th 2011 01:00PM

They say love is timeless but is it ageless too? Apparently it is for 'Green Mile' actor, Doug Hutchison, 51, and his 16-year-old bride. Hutchison tied the knot with nearly legal, Courtney Alexis Stodden, an aspiring country singer, on Monday in Las Vegas, according to E! Online. We're sure that Stodden had an overload of material for her diary this year -- a driver's license and a marriage license!

Hutchison, who is most known for his role as Percy Wetmore in 'The Green Mile,' has also appeared in 'Lost' and '24.' The actor and his new bride share a 35 year age difference -- a gap that the couple isn't trying to hide.

"We're aware that our vast age difference is extremely controversial," the couple said in a statement released by their spokesperson. "But we're very much in love and want to get the message out there that true love can be ageless."

According to the Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau, both marriage license applicants must be at least 18 years of age. But minors (below the age of 18) are able to obtain a license with the consent of a parent or legal guardian -- reasoning that at least one of Stodden's parents approves of their daughter's May-December marriage.

Hutchison's young wife is a former beauty pageant queen and hopes to become the next big thing out of Nashville. Marrying a much older D-list actor is certainly one way to do it -- although the couple insists that their union is based purely on genuine love.

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Monday 20 June

By kim

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add pediphile to his resume

By O'Snap

Pediphile? You mean he has an attraction to feet?

(I think you mean pedophile.)

By Jeff

For sure! He was a nut in the movie also.

By slvrdrgnwngz

I agree. An adult who is sexually attracted to children is a pedophile. How does marrying the child make a difference?

By lunatune

Nah, he just likes her feet.....

By Annamaria

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Pedophiles are attracted to kids under 12. A man being attracted to 16 year old girls doesn't make him a pedophile.

By Li'l Cooter

You know you're a redneck when...

In their defense, they were engaged for 5 years.

By Lori

O'snap, The spelling police are not present. I think we get what Kim is saying. Regardless, of spelling, why isnt the law stepping in and arresting this guy? Thats statutory rape in all states. It is just so sick. He is old enough to be her grandfather. The so called parent should be arrested as well.

By Joe

Is this guy related to Jerry Lee Lewis?

By MNR

the technical term for his preference is Ephebophilia, which is the sexual preference of teenagers generally ages 15 to 19.

By Rich

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This is actually in reply to Lori

What would they arrest him for exactly? You're allowed to get married at 16 with a parent's consent. Obviously, they've consented. Is it a creepy age difference? Absolutely. There's nothing illegal about it though.

By Ananda

Pedophile is also inaccurate. Its a much misused term, referring to someone who has sex with a prepubescent child (think pre-teen, or even single digits) In many countries 16 is an adult. In fact in the US most states allow a 16 year old to marry. I don't necessarily agree with a 51 year old marrying a 16 year old. But its perfectly legal in the eyes of the law. The man certainly can't be accurately accused of being a pedophile because of it.

By No1sname

Annamarie is right we can now upgrade him as being a pervert!

By suzabellawilliam

Pervert is correct; "true love"? get real only thing that her and her family is thinking about is if she can capitalize on her "15 minutes of fame"

By Amy

Kim I'm sure you're aware that O'Snap may be a little slow but everyone knew without his "correction" what you meant. I agree, she is a child! I wonder which one of her parents signed to allow this. Probably her Daddy who feels she's getting to old for him, little sis is looking better! Creepy!!

By Red Sam Rackham

While
I agree that this guy is a perv, he's not a pedophile since pedophiles by definition prey on children 13 or younger. Craving a teen aged 15-19 makes him an Ephebophile. But hey! At 51 he's way too old for a 16 year old. OMG! Can't he find a gal who's legal drinking age? At least Jerry Lee Lewis was only in his 20s when he married his 14 year old distant cousin. Doug, you're a sicko!

By Get real.

NEWSFLASH: He's got a lot of money and he can do whatever he wants. That's how the world works. By the way, the age of consent in Germany is 12 with permission. It used to be as young as 10 years old in some ultra-Catholic countries, but I don't know if that's still true.

By Dee

It's ok they got married. They are both retarded. Even retarded people need love. Unless, gasp, she is as pervy as he is.

By Anne

It's spelled paedophile.
Not ment to insult,just to be of help.

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