Courtney Stodden Reflects on Cyberbullying's Lasting Impact in New Documentary

The ABC News documentary revisits the severe mental health toll of online abuse Stodden endured as a teenager, including harassment from Chrissy Teigen.

Courtney Stodden reveals in the documentary 'IMPACT x Nightline: Confessions of a Child Bride' that cyberbullying led her to write a suicide note as a teenager.
Stodden highlights Chrissy Teigen's public and private messages encouraging self-harm, which she describes as deeply damaging.
Teigen publicly apologized in 2021 for her past behavior, expressing shame and regret for her actions toward Stodden.
The documentary explores broader themes of cyberbullying, societal responses to child marriage, and the role of social media in amplifying harassment.
Stodden critiques the role of women in perpetuating online abuse, calling for greater solidarity and accountability.