01of 16Congrats GradAdam Sandler/TwitterIn May 2020, Sandler posted a throwback photo from his high school graduation, sharing some wisdom with the class of 2020.The actor and comedian wrote, “Hellooooo high school and college class of 2020. Holy cow. Way to go. You did it. You are officially smart. You worked hard and you deserve the respect. Sorry it’s a rough time to be graduating, but you know what I did the night of my high school graduation? I sat at home with my parents and we all just stared at each other just like you’re doing now. Then the fun began. Love you all. Congratulations. Enjoy it and get ready to go save the world. We need you.“He signed the note, “Love, The Sandman”
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Congrats Grad
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In May 2020, Sandler posted a throwback photo from his high school graduation, sharing some wisdom with the class of 2020.
The actor and comedian wrote, “Hellooooo high school and college class of 2020. Holy cow. Way to go. You did it. You are officially smart. You worked hard and you deserve the respect. Sorry it’s a rough time to be graduating, but you know what I did the night of my high school graduation? I sat at home with my parents and we all just stared at each other just like you’re doing now. Then the fun began. Love you all. Congratulations. Enjoy it and get ready to go save the world. We need you.”
He signed the note, “Love, The Sandman”
02of 16A Stand-Up GuyWilliam LaForce Jr./NY Daily News Archive via GettyBefore making it big onSaturday Night Live, Sandler was a stand-up comic. In 1987, he did a set at the N.Y.C. club The Comic Strip.
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A Stand-Up Guy
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Before making it big onSaturday Night Live, Sandler was a stand-up comic. In 1987, he did a set at the N.Y.C. club The Comic Strip.
03of 16Live From New YorkRon Galella/WireImageHe joinedSaturday Night Livein 1990 as a writer, and was a cast member from 1991 to 1995.
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Live From New York
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He joinedSaturday Night Livein 1990 as a writer, and was a cast member from 1991 to 1995.
04of 16Showing OffRaymond Bonar/NBCU Photo BankSandler wasn’t afraid to strut his stuff on an episode ofSaturday Night Livein 1991. He created plenty of memorable characters while on the show, likeOpera ManandPepper Boy.
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Showing Off
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Sandler wasn’t afraid to strut his stuff on an episode ofSaturday Night Livein 1991. He created plenty of memorable characters while on the show, likeOpera ManandPepper Boy.
05of 16Strumming at Our Heart StringsAlan Singer/NBC/GettyWe can’t imagine why Sandler was fired from the show — a fact hepointed out when he hosted in 2019.I mean, who wouldn’t want young Adam Sandler on your television every Saturday night, singing hilarious tunes in their general direction?
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Strumming at Our Heart Strings
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We can’t imagine why Sandler was fired from the show — a fact hepointed out when he hosted in 2019.
I mean, who wouldn’t want young Adam Sandler on your television every Saturday night, singing hilarious tunes in their general direction?
06of 16Sing Out, SandmanNorman Ng/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty ISandler, known for his impressions and characters, also used his vocal abilities,penning funny songsfor the show (and then writing andperforming even more throughout his career).
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Sing Out, Sandman
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Sandler, known for his impressions and characters, also used his vocal abilities,penning funny songsfor the show (and then writing andperforming even more throughout his career).
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Shock and Awe
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08of 16Dynamic TrioRichard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via GettySandler was close with castmates David Spade and the late Chris Farley. Who could forget these threeplaying the Gap Girls?
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Dynamic Trio
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Sandler was close with castmates David Spade and the late Chris Farley. Who could forget these threeplaying the Gap Girls?
09of 16Best BudsBei/REX/ShutterstockFarley died in December 1997, but Sandler continued topay tribute to himfor years to come, evenperforming a song about himwhile hostingSNLin 2019.
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Best Buds
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Farley died in December 1997, but Sandler continued topay tribute to himfor years to come, evenperforming a song about himwhile hostingSNLin 2019.
10of 16The Great DebateAdam Sandler inBilly Madison(1995).Universal PicturesIn 1995, Sandler starred inBilly Madisonand, TBH, because of this movie, we are still debating whether shampoo or conditioner is better.
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The Great Debate
Adam Sandler inBilly Madison(1995).Universal Pictures
In 1995, Sandler starred inBilly Madisonand, TBH, because of this movie, we are still debating whether shampoo or conditioner is better.
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Happy as Can Be
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12of 16I Wanna Grow Old With YouDrew Barrymore and Adam Sandler inThe Wedding Singer(1998).Everett CollectionIn 1998, Sandler starred alongside Drew Barrymore inThe Wedding Singer, where he played an engaged wedding singer who falls in love with a bride-to-be.
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I Wanna Grow Old With You
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler inThe Wedding Singer(1998).Everett Collection
In 1998, Sandler starred alongside Drew Barrymore inThe Wedding Singer, where he played an engaged wedding singer who falls in love with a bride-to-be.
13of 16Together ForeverRon Galella, Ltd./WireImageThe Wedding Singerwould be the first of three films the pair would star in together — and Drew isdying to do another!
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Together Forever
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The Wedding Singerwould be the first of three films the pair would star in together — and Drew isdying to do another!
14of 16His Forever GirlAdam Sandler/InstagramSandler posted a sweet throwback of him with wife Jackie on Instagram in honor of the first time they met. The pair married in 2003.Sandler captioned the photo, “22 years ago today we locked eyes and fell deep. Look forward to the next 22, young lady. Love you my forever girl.”
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His Forever Girl
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Sandler posted a sweet throwback of him with wife Jackie on Instagram in honor of the first time they met. The pair married in 2003.
Sandler captioned the photo, “22 years ago today we locked eyes and fell deep. Look forward to the next 22, young lady. Love you my forever girl.”
15of 16Fictional FatherBrenda Chase/Online USA, Inc./ GettyWe spy the Sprouse twins, Dylan and Cole! The brothers starred alongside Sandler in the 1999 movieBig Daddy.
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Fictional Father
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We spy the Sprouse twins, Dylan and Cole! The brothers starred alongside Sandler in the 1999 movieBig Daddy.
16of 16Slime Time LiveKMazur/WireImageSandler subjected himself to a big ol' sliming courtesy of the 2002 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
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Slime Time Live
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Sandler subjected himself to a big ol' sliming courtesy of the 2002 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
source: people.com
