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Lifetime's 'I Was a Child Bride' Reveals Stodden's Trauma

9/27/2025

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I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story premieres September 27 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
The film, part of Lifetime's Ripped From the Headlines, chronicles Stodden’s marriage to Doug Hutchison.
Stodden narrates manipulation and exploitation by family and media.
Cast includes Courtney Stodden, Holly Barrett, Doug Savant, Maggie Lawson. The film streams on Philo, DirecTV, and Sling.

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Story summary

I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story premieres September 27 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
The film, part of Lifetime's Ripped From the Headlines, chronicles Stodden’s marriage to Doug Hutchison.
Stodden narrates manipulation and exploitation by family and media.
Cast includes Courtney Stodden, Holly Barrett, Doug Savant, Maggie Lawson. The film streams on Philo, DirecTV, and Sling.