Adam Sandler is sharing the funny story about how he was once recognized by Bruce Springsteen. Well, sort of.
20.05.2022 - 16:17 / etcanada.com
The parents of some of this year’s graduating students might be second-guessing their choices after this Adam Sandler speech.
On Thursday, the “Uncut Gems” star saved the commencement address at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and took the opportunity sell some hard truths with a dose of laughter.
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Addressing the parents of the art school’s Class of 2022 directly, Sandler said, “Parents, listen to me, you guys really messed up. You might be supporting these kids for a very long time. They are not leaving the nest any time soon.”
He continued, “This is a tough business they chose, but there’s still time to talk them out of it. I’m trying to talk my kids out of showbiz, and they know f**king Adam Sandler.”
The comedian also shouted out director Martin Scorsese, who was in the audience for the commencement.
“Moms and dads, if you ever want to make love alone in your house again,” Sandler said, offering the advice: “Somehow slip your kid’s headshot to Martin Scorsese before this event ends. He’ll love it, I promise. He’s probably gonna take the back exit out of here, so make sure you get there before he does.
He added, “And do not take no for an answer! That’s how [Leonard DiCaprio’s] mom did it.”
Sandler also joked elsewhere about the career prospects for the graduating art students.
“Some will get to their goals quickly, some might take a bit to get there,” he said. “Some will change goals and say, ‘F**k it, I’m gonna be an agent.'”
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Sandler also roasted the students, imaging the thoughts going
Adam Sandler is sharing the funny story about how he was once recognized by Bruce Springsteen. Well, sort of.
Adam Sandler is opening up about a bizzare incident that left him with an eye wound, after what he described as a “pathetic” accident in bed.The Hollywood star appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and detailed the accident during the interview, revealing that it took place in a hotel bed and he “was bleeding terribly.”“This is something I have to discuss, right?” He said pointing to the injury on his face, “I was in bed, in the middle of the night and, you know how they tuck in your sheets at the bottom, some people? Somebody tucked in the sheets too much and I had my phone in the middle of the bed.”He continued, “I kicked my feet up to untuck it, the phone went flying, hit me in the head,” explaining that he “refused to acknowledge it,“ because he was too tired.“I felt blood. I said, ‘There’s something going on but I gotta sleep.’ Kept sleeping and woke up.” Co-host of the TV show George Stephanopoulos commented on Sandler’s accident, ”That is the most elaborate black-eye story I’ve ever heard.“ “There is nothing cool about this thing,” the actor laughed, “It looks so cool.
insists the shiner he debuted on “Good Morning America” Monday wasn’t the result of a fist fight. But I still gotta wonder: Did A.O.
Adam Sandler has explained how a nighttime incident left him “bleeding terribly” in bed.The actor was appearing on Monday’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his new film Hustle. However, before he could talk about it, Fallon questioned him about the visible cut under his eye.“I had an accident, everybody,” said Sandler.
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Adam Sandler always has a story to tell. The 55-year-old comedian stopped by on Monday and went into hilarious detail of how an incident in bed left him with a brutal eye wound.“I had an accident, everybody,” Sandler said after Fallon pointed out his black eye and scab. “Everything's all right, but I wish it was a good story — it's pathetic.”The star went on to explain that the hotel bed he was sleeping in was made too tightly, and at 4 a.m., he couldn't figure out why he was so uncomfortable.
Adam Sandler worried fans when he appeared on Good Morning America sporting a nasty-looking black eye. READ: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe during powerful GMA assignment from UkraineThe actor explained how he sustained the injury – and it might not be what you’re expecting. "I was in bed, in the middle of the night and, you know how they tuck in your sheets at the bottom, some people? Somebody tucked in the sheets too much and I had my phone in the middle of the bed.
Adam Sandler had himself a little accident prior to popping up on GMA this morning!
Adam Sandler is opening up about just how he injured himself during his interview on Good Morning America on Monday (June 6).
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Adam Sandler looked a little worse for wear while appearing on "Good Morning America" on Monday morning. However, his shiner wasn't the result of a fight or anything "cool."The actor laughed off his appearance, asking, "This is something I have to discuss, right?"A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)While pointing to his facial wound, Adam acknowledged that is eye looked "odd."The "Hustle" star detailed that he was laying in bed with his cell phone next to him.
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Uncut Gems actor has now revealed said request for his and Aniston's smooch in the upcoming Murder Mystery 2. The Sandlers have produced multiple projects together, including the first Murder Mystery, so the Mrs. sees quite a bit of her hubby's on-set work.
Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah play husband and wife in the upcoming Netflix basketball movie “Hustle”, and each made separate appearances on”Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote the project.
Ashley Hume Adam Sandler, LeBron James and Queen Latifah were met with deafening cheers from hundreds of fans who lined the streets around Westwood’s Regency Village Theatre at the “Hustle” world premiere on Wednesday night.James produced the Jeremiah Zagar-directed Netflix sports drama which stars Sandler as Stanley “Sugarman” Beren, a washed-up basketball scout who sees a chance for a career comeback when he discovers a phenomenally talented street ball player in Spain.Spanish professional basketball player and Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangomez made his acting debut in the film, taking on the role of Beren’s protégée, Bo Cruz. The cast also featured numerous past and current NBA stars including Kenny Smith, Trae Young, Kyle Lowry, Anthony Edwards and Seth Curry, among others.
Adam Sandler is having a hard time believing just how long ago two of his most beloved comedies hit theaters, and cemented his career as a bona fide box office star.Sandler recently sat down with ET's Kevin Frazier, where he was joined by his co-star Queen Latifah, while promoting the new Netflix basketball dramedy, and he reeled at the news that next year would mark the 25th anniversary for the release of both and «I didn't know that, that hurts. It makes me sick,» Sandler joked.Even after all this time, however, he still has vivid, fond memories of being on set, and said he «enjoyed hanging out» with his co-stars.«Kathy Bates just texted me yesterday,» Sandler shared.
Fans of the Sandman know it’s often feast or famine when the comedic superstar steps away from his traditional juvenile humor. The highs are high, and the lows are low.