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Adam Sandler is the 2023 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He was honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC where many of his close ...

The actor credited his family for making him doubt the naysayers: “Thank you for creating a delusional psychotic man”

Here's how Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Jennifer Aniston, and more honored Adam Sandler as he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

[Rob Schneider](https://ew.com/person/rob-schneider/) closed out the festivities by cracking that he appeared in so many Sandler movies because he has kidnapped a relative of Sandler's in Mexico. And, in what is perhaps one of the most poignant and endearing moments of his career, Schneider sang a lovely updated version of "Grow Old With You" from The Wedding Singer, dedicated to Sandler. He closed out by calling the [Oscars a group of "f---ing a--holes"](https://ew.com/awards/oscars/chris-rock-calls-oscars-f-ing-a-holes-never-nominating-adam-sandler/) for never nominating Sandler. [Ben Stiller](https://ew.com/person/ben-stiller/), [Conan O'Brien](https://ew.com/person/conan-obrien/), [David Spade](https://ew.com/person/david-spade/), and many more. [Pete Davidson](https://ew.com/person/pete-davidson/) discussed auditioning for Big Daddy back in the late '90s, and described Sandler as an encouraging presence in his life as he navigates fame. [Steve Buscemi](https://ew.com/person/steve-buscemi/) recreated his [hilarious drunken scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt9IJX0qI6o) from [The Wedding Singer](https://ew.com/creative-work/the-wedding-singer/), roasting Sandler. And in another comparison, Rock likened his [encounter with Will Smith at the 2022 Academy Awards](https://ew.com/celebrity/will-smith-tried-make-amends-chris-rock-oscars-slap/) to last year's [attack on Pelosi's husband](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/27/politics/paul-pelosi-attack-video-release/index.html), who was in attendance: "Paul Pelosi, the only guy who knew how I felt." [Chris Rock](https://ew.com/person/chris-rock/) chastised the pending arrest of Donald Trump, comparing it to Tupac selling more records, saying it will only make him more popular. [Jennifer Aniston](https://ew.com/person/jennifer-aniston/) and [Drew Barrymore](https://ew.com/person/drew-barrymore/), Sandler's two onscreen leading ladies, vied for his real-life affection in a hilariously passive aggressive and barbed bit. [Dana Carvey](https://ew.com/person/dana-carvey/) absolutely killed in his set. He recalled that he first met Sandler sitting in his SNL office back in 1991 when Sandler appeared in the doorway with a pencil sticking out of his butt. Kennedy Center ceremony mimicked the comedian and actor's penchant for gibberish and mumbling, one thing was clear: outside the laughs, Sandler is recognized for his decency, loyalty, and strong work ethic.

Adam Sandler was recently awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, D.C., according to CNN. An all-star ...

[CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/19/entertainment/adam-sandler-mark-twain-cnn/index.html). xid:fr1679670272760ijf) and [Dish](https://my.dish.com/programmingguides). [Verizon Fios](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587339&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizon.com%2Finfo%2Fchannel-lineup%2F&xcust=xid:fr1679422869594eii [Direct TV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587339&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F&xcust=xid:fr1679670272760ejg)-- five-day free trial. xid:fr1679670272759ajj), [AT&T U-verse](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587339&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Fidpassets%2Fpdfs%2Fchannel_lineups%2FUverse_Channel_Lineup.pdf&xcust=xid:fr1679422869594beb “Humor has an amazing capacity to unite people, and for more than two decades, The Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize has honored those who do it best. I look forward to sharing this evening of laughter and celebration with our viewers.” Over the last two decades, household names such as Will Ferrell, and Bill Murray have been recognized by the center. [Direct TV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587339&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F%3Fcjevent%3Dfd749a8cca5511ed8073007d0a82b82c%26source%3DECay2500000ATV00A%26wtExtndSource%3D100103764%26cjdata%3DMXxOfDB8WXww) via a trial offer. [The Kennedy Center](https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/marktwain/). [Hulu + Live TV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=126006X1587339&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Flive-tv&xcust=xid:fr1679670272760hec)-- note, some limitations depending on geographic area. An all-star lineup was there to be part of the event, which is now set to be broadcast on [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/) on Sunday, March 26, at 8 p.m.

On Sunday (March 26), Chris Rock was one of many comedians and celebrities honoring Adam Sandler as he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The Safdie boys, every word means a lot to them, every frame of the movie means a lot. [Chris Rock ](http://decider.com/tag/chris-rock)was one of many comedians and celebrities honoring [Adam Sandler](http://decider.com/tag/adam-sandler) as he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. [Hustle](http://decider.com/movie/hustle-2022). The trio are reportedly But his performance as Howard Ratner in the 2019 Safdie brothers film [Uncut Gems](http://decider.com/movie/uncut-gems) was considered a career-best for Sandler, though it largely went unnoticed by the Academy. The actor most recently received a Screen Actors Guild nomination for his 2022 Netflix movie

Adam Sandler, far right, and his wife Jackie Sandler pose with actor Ben Stiller as they arrive for the 24th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at ...

Sandler’s mother, Judy Sandler, got in a dig about her son’s penchant for wearing baggy sweat pants and T-shirts despite the billions of dollars his films have grossed. Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry and cry from laughing.” His longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy called him a “mensch.” He then went ahead and sang its “killer opening line,” which included a reference to a notorious slapstick scene in Stiller’s 1998 film “There’s Something About Mary”: “It’s time to atone / So let’s get in the zone. Years later, after their sets at a Manhattan comedy club, Sandler invited Rock to hang out with Sandler and his friends at his New York University dorm. Rock, who was among just a handful of Black kids at his Brooklyn elementary school, spoke about the one time he was invited to another kid’s house to play.

Chris Rock disses Oscars at Adam Sandler 'Mark Twain Prize' event · Anyway, Rock discussed how when he first encountered Sandler he was set up to dislike him.

See our [latest prediction champs](https://www.goldderby.com/best-prediction-scores/awards/league-data/). [the 2023 Emmy nominees through July 12](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) [Make your predictions](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) at Gold Derby now. [Adam Sandler](https://www.goldderby.com/t/adam-sandler/). Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our [famous forums](https://www.goldderby.com/forums/) where 5,000 showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz. [Hustle](https://www.goldderby.com/t/hustle/),” but other than a SAG Award nomination, he did not get much traction. Download our free and easy app for [Apple/iPhone devices](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1460576753) or [Android (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pmc.goldDerby) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. (Same goes for “That’s My Boy,” but some aren’t ready for that level of truth!) Bill Cosby was stripped of his 2009 award after his conviction for sexual assault. Sandler had breezed into the Los Angeles comedy scene and was suddenly occupying a weekend slot at a club that he worked hard to secure. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate his old buddy Rock came out and, upon seeing Paul Pelosi, referenced the bond the two shared—being physically attacked. at the John F.

Chris Rock called the Oscars 'f---ing a--holes' for never nominating Adam Sandler while honoring the comedian at the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ...

In 2020, [EW's Jessica Derschowitz argued](https://ew.com/oscars/2020/02/05/nominated-for-nothing-uncut-gems/) that the disconnect might stem from the fact that "many still associate him with the goofy man-children he's played in films like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and all those Netflix originals people apparently keep watching." The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Adam Sandler airs Sunday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. "A guy you root for because of and despite the mess he's found himself in." The star was [Chris Rock](https://ew.com/person/chris-rock) is over the [Oscars](https://ew.com/awards/oscars/) snubbing [Adam Sandler](https://ew.com/person/adam-sandler/).

Chris Rock is calling out the Academy and did you know why? Because of his dear friend Adam Sandler. For the unversed, Adam, who has given many critically ...

Adam Sandler, 56, rose to fame as the cast member on Saturday Night Live. But after being fired from the cast following a five-year stint, he went on to work in the films. During the 94th Academy Awards, Smith smacked Rock over a joke he made about his wife Jada's bald head.

Sandler received the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor earlier this month at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes those who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to 19th century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. Watch the Wicked and Frozen star's performance in the video above. [Carl Reiner](https://www.playbill.com/person/carl-reiner-vault-0000013020) (2000), [Whoopi Goldberg](https://www.playbill.com/person/whoopi-goldberg-vault-0000027924) (2001), Bob Newhart (2002), [Lily Tomlin](https://www.playbill.com/person/lily-tomlin-vault-0000019218) (2003), [Lorne Michaels](https://www.playbill.com/person/lorne-michaels-vault-0000019182) (2004), [Steve Martin](https://www.playbill.com/person/steve-martin-vault-0000027627) (2005), [Neil Simon](https://www.playbill.com/person/neil-simon-vault-0000007060) (2006), [Billy Crystal](https://www.playbill.com/person/billy-crystal-vault-0000024735) (2007), George Carlin (2008), Bill Cosby (2009; rescinded in 2018), [Tina Fey](https://www.playbill.com/person/tina-fey-vault-0000125297) (2010), [Will Ferrell](https://www.playbill.com/person/will-ferrell-vault-0000027910) (2011), Ellen DeGeneres (2012), [Carol Burnett](https://www.playbill.com/person/carol-burnett-vault-0000012972) (2013), Jay Leno (2014), Eddie Murphy (2015), Bill Murray (2016), [David Letterman](https://www.playbill.com/person/david-letterman) (2017), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (2018) Dave Chapelle (2019), and [John Stewart](https://www.playbill.com/person/john-stewart-vault-0000016315) (2022). [Idina Menzel](https://www.playbill.com/person/idina-menzel-vault-0000054551) took part in the March 19 salute to [Adam Sandler](https://www.playbill.com/person/adam-sandler-vault-0000016791) at the 24th annual Kennedy Center [Mark Twain](https://www.playbill.com/person/mark-twain-vault-0000013708) Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. [Jennifer Aniston](https://www.playbill.com/person/jennifer-aniston-vault-0000086584), Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, Luis Guzmán, [Tim Herlihy](https://www.playbill.com/person/tim-herlihy-vault-0000013938), Conan O’Brien, [Chris Rock](https://www.playbill.com/person/chris-rock-vault-0000104203), Rob Schneider, David Spade, and [Ben Stiller](https://www.playbill.com/person/ben-stiller-vault-0000072294). Menzel, who co-starred opposite Sandler in the 2019 film Uncut Gems, poked fun at the actor and writer in her guise as the "Opera Man."

Adam Sandler received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the ceremony was broadcast on CNN on March 27. Clips from the ceremony feature speeches ...

“School, sports, singing, joking — they acted like I was the best at all those things, even though other kids were way better than me.” He continued, “Everyone in this room tonight has made my life fun. [ceremony](https://www.vulture.com/article/adam-sandler-mark-twain-prize.html) held to award [Adam Sandler](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-adam-sandler-movies-ranked.html) [the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor](https://www.vulture.com/2022/12/adam-sandler-mark-twain-prize-american-humor.html) at the Kennedy Center on March 19 was a highbrow and lowbrow affair, filled with playful roasts, heartfelt sentiments, and a [100 percent authentic appearance by Kevin James](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnLDyZ5A29w&ab_channel=KevinJames). “Growing up, my parents literally did everything they could to give me crazy confidence at literally everything I did,” he said. And when it finally came time for the honoree himself to step onstage to accept the award, Sandler quickly dropped Naturally, the show opened in the most fitting way possible: with Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, Sandler’s co-star in 2019’s Uncut Gems, serenading the crowd as [Opera Man](https://www.vulture.com/2019/05/snl-adam-sandlers-opera-man-mocks-end-of-game-of-thrones.html), the character Sandler first made famous on SNL. In keeping with the legacy of the man of the hour, the

Chris Rock called out the Academy Awards for snubbing Adam Sandler's "Uncut Gems" in 2019.

[hate us](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/12/adam-sandler-stopped-reading-reviews-1234787589/)” with past poor reactions. I don’t want all that other crap.’ He said, “You won’t actually know you’re happy if you don’t feel that other stuff.’” Sandler also joked that he would go out and make a movie so “bad on purpose just to make you all pay,” citing even a “Grown Ups 4.” [follow-up film](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/adam-sandler-safdie-brothers-uncut-gems-follow-up-1234720814/) with “Uncut Gems” directors Josh and Benny Safdie. Looking back, Sandler admitted that he now learned “critics aren’t going to connect with certain stuff and what they want to see. Sandler has never been nominated for an Academy Award, though this year he had buzz for Netflix’s “Hustle,” for which he earned his first Screen Actors Guild nomination. I bombed onstage or didn’t get an audition. I was upset and probably embarrassed. I recall one time that something didn’t go right for me. But I don’t get too shook up. [Uncut Gems](https://www.indiewire.com/t/uncut-gems/).” His acclaimed past work also includes “Punch-Drunk Love,” which “TÁR” writer-director Todd Field recently [called one of the best onscreen performances ever](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/01/todd-field-adam-sandler-punch-drunk-love-all-time-best-1234795671/). [Chris Rock](https://www.indiewire.com/t/chris-rock/) is calling out the [Academy Awards](https://www.indiewire.com/t/academy-awards/) once again, but this time, it’s for snubbing his longtime pal [Adam Sandler](https://www.indiewire.com/t/adam-sandler/).

Adam Sandler's new Safdie Brothers' movie begins filming this summer and takes place in the sports memorabilia world.

The 2018 film was lauded by fans and critics, with the film, currently sitting at a 91% approval rating from critics on [Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/uncut_gems). Going further, Weintraub asked if there was a time that the team was currently planning to start filming the new project, to which Sandler replied by saying that while it isn't set in stone, the summer is currently the plan. While the details of the film are being kept under wraps, Sandler had a recent interview with Collider's own Steven Weintraub where the actor gave some insight into the new project, saying that it is expected to start filming this summer. While he wasn't able to share much, he did give us an idea of the subject matter that the film would be focusing on, saying, "I can't give you– it's in the sports memorabilia world. The sibling writing and directing duo behind the film, Josh and Benny Safdie, are looking to make their next film in the near future with Sandler attached. And I just kind of want them to decide how they want to present it."

Chris Rock called out the Oscars while making a tribute speech during his friend Adam Sandler's award ceremony for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

“Before I start, Paul Pelosi, only guy who knows how I felt,” Rock joked at the start of the speech. Good news: Sandman can stop wearing suits.” “And if they don’t want to give my man his props, we will tonight.” [an award](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5727208/awards/?ref_=tt_awd) from the USA National Board of Review as a “top ten film.” [“finest” performance](https://www.avclub.com/adam-sandler-delivers-the-performance-of-his-career-in-1840375231) in his entire career — including [The Post](https://nypost.com/2019/10/04/uncut-gems-review-the-best-movie-of-adam-sandlers-career/). [tribute speech](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yQMKHIWdKg) in honor of his friend Adam Sandler being awarded this year’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian called out the Oscars for snubbing the “Uncut Gems” star.

The dynamic duo is back and chat with MovieWeb in our exclusive interview for Murder Mystery 2.

Sandler: We've been talking Greece. Sandler: It was the neighbor dude. You both were fantastic—what a fun film! Honestly, the locations where you have filmed have been spectacular. Aniston: I mean, he disappears. Yeah, I don't know. Aniston: You did. If it had a thumping beat, Aniston would kick her shoes off— When I would dive into the bed and roll on you— I mean we did. It was like a few miles and man, that was a Paris night. Don't miss our exclusive interview with Aniston and Sandler, where they reveal what it was like working together again, their favorite moments from filming, and 'whodunnit' if the cast of Friends suddenly became suspects in a murder mystery.