A young Adam Sandler in 1998.Photo:Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.
Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.
So many artists helped define the 1990s, butAdam Sandlerdefinitely sits high on that list.The actor and comedian has been working in the industry since the late 1980s, though the ’90s delivered some of his incredibly memorable bits fromSNL,not to mention a string of blockbuster movies includingHappy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The WaterboyandBilly Madison.Here, check out some oh-so-’90s throwbacks of a young Adam Sandler promoting some of his biggest projects (so far!).
So many artists helped define the 1990s, butAdam Sandlerdefinitely sits high on that list.
The actor and comedian has been working in the industry since the late 1980s, though the ’90s delivered some of his incredibly memorable bits fromSNL,not to mention a string of blockbuster movies includingHappy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, The WaterboyandBilly Madison.
Here, check out some oh-so-’90s throwbacks of a young Adam Sandler promoting some of his biggest projects (so far!).
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That Rocks
A young Adam Sandler.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
02of 15Guitar HeroA young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Margaret C. Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyOn a 1996 episode ofThe Tonight Show,Adam Sandlerbrought along his trusty guitar for a performance.
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Guitar Hero
A young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Margaret C. Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Margaret C. Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
On a 1996 episode ofThe Tonight Show,Adam Sandlerbrought along his trusty guitar for a performance.
03of 15Smooth RideA young Adam Sandler.SGranitz/WireImageAppropriately,Adam Sandlerdrove a golf cart to the 1996 premiere ofHappy Gilmore.
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Smooth Ride
A young Adam Sandler.SGranitz/WireImage
SGranitz/WireImage
Appropriately,Adam Sandlerdrove a golf cart to the 1996 premiere ofHappy Gilmore.
04of 15Perfect PairingA young Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyIn one of the most ’90s moments ever,Adam SandlerandThe Wedding SingercostarDrew Barrymoredonated items from their film to Planet Hollywood in New York City in 1998.
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Perfect Pairing
A young Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
In one of the most ’90s moments ever,Adam SandlerandThe Wedding SingercostarDrew Barrymoredonated items from their film to Planet Hollywood in New York City in 1998.
05of 15Desk JobA young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo BankIn one of his first years onSNL,Adam Sandlerhit the “Weekend Update” desk as a smiling Dennis Miller looked on.
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Desk Job
A young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Alan Singer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
In one of his first years onSNL,Adam Sandlerhit the “Weekend Update” desk as a smiling Dennis Miller looked on.
06of 15Suit YourselvesA young Adam Sandler and Cole Sprouse.Arnaldo Magnani/GettyAt the 1998 premiere ofBig Daddy,Adam Sandlertwinned with his pint-size costar, a youngCole Sprouse.
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Suit Yourselves
A young Adam Sandler and Cole Sprouse.Arnaldo Magnani/Getty
Arnaldo Magnani/Getty
At the 1998 premiere ofBig Daddy,Adam Sandlertwinned with his pint-size costar, a youngCole Sprouse.
07of 15In BloomA young Adam Sandler.Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.Adam Sandlerwas smelling the flowers at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills in January of 1998.
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In Bloom
A young Adam Sandler.Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.
Adam Sandlerwas smelling the flowers at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills in January of 1998.
08of 15Triple ThreatA young Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell and Mike Myers.Theo Wargo/WireImageWere we ever so young?Adam Sandler,Will FerrellandMike Myerslooked ageless backstage at Madison Square Garden in October of 2001 for The Concert for New York City.
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Triple Threat
A young Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell and Mike Myers.Theo Wargo/WireImage
Theo Wargo/WireImage
Were we ever so young?Adam Sandler,Will FerrellandMike Myerslooked ageless backstage at Madison Square Garden in October of 2001 for The Concert for New York City.
09of 15Sing ThingA young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyIn his years onSNL,Adam Sandleroften integrated song, like in this “Weekend Update"Mother’s Day sketch.
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Sing Thing
A young Adam Sandler on ‘SNL’.Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
In his years onSNL,Adam Sandleroften integrated song, like in this “Weekend Update"Mother’s Day sketch.
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Four of a Kind
A young Adam Sandler with Chris Farley, Chris Rock and David Spade.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
11of 15To a TA young Adam Sandler.Jim Spellman/WireImageAdam Sandlershowed his FDNY pride for the 2002 premiere ofMr. Deedsin New York City.
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To a T
A young Adam Sandler.Jim Spellman/WireImage
Jim Spellman/WireImage
Adam Sandlershowed his FDNY pride for the 2002 premiere ofMr. Deedsin New York City.
12of 15Tux TimeA young Adam Sandler.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe actor tuxed up in 2002 for the 15th Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in L.A.
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Tux Time
The actor tuxed up in 2002 for the 15th Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in L.A.
13of 15They DoAdam Sandler and wife Jackie on their wedding day.Nick Gossen/Courtesy of AdamSandler.com/GettyIt’s not a movie still!Adam Sandlerand wifeJackielooked picture-perfect on their June 2003 wedding day in Malibu.
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They Do
Adam Sandler and wife Jackie on their wedding day.Nick Gossen/Courtesy of AdamSandler.com/Getty
Nick Gossen/Courtesy of AdamSandler.com/Getty
It’s not a movie still!Adam Sandlerand wifeJackielooked picture-perfect on their June 2003 wedding day in Malibu.
14of 15Flower PowerA young Adam Sandler.SGranitz/WireImageThe star brought the vibes for the 2004 L.A. premiere of his rom-com,50 First Dates.
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Flower Power
The star brought the vibes for the 2004 L.A. premiere of his rom-com,50 First Dates.
15of 15Total BallerA young Adam Sandler.John Ricard/FilmMagicAdam Sandlersported his signature style on a visit to BET’s106 & Parkwith pal Chris Rock (not pictured) in 2005.
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Total Baller
A young Adam Sandler.John Ricard/FilmMagic
John Ricard/FilmMagic
Adam Sandlersported his signature style on a visit to BET’s106 & Parkwith pal Chris Rock (not pictured) in 2005.
source: people.com
