Jennifer Aniston presents Adam Sandler with the People's Icon Award at the 2024 People's Choice Awards - LSB - Life Storys Biography (2024)

Adam Sandler He received the highest honor at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards celebrating his remarkable comedy and film career. Jennifer Aniston He was there to do him the honor.

The 57-year-old actor received the People’s Icon Award at the ceremony held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday, February 18.

“Being friends with him has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” Aniston said. “I’m proud to honor him tonight and I’ll be happy to continue honoring him for decades and decades to come because he deserves all the love in the world, okay? Come on, he’s the Sandman!”

When Sandler took the stage, he thanked the Morning Show star. “First of all, Aniston, I love you so much, and I know you don’t like doing things like this. Are you okay?” Asked.

“I’m just feeling nervous!” Aniston replied, assuring him that she was fine.

“That would be a little insulting,” Sandler said. “I know you have to prepare a speech for a big night like this. I had one ready. So when my agent called me and told me I’d won the People’s Choice Icon Award, I was driving around and talking to him on speaker phone and I was also eating Frosted Flakes. And I didn’t hear — I guess I… I misunderstood him. I thought he said, “Congratulations, Adam, you’ve won the award.” the people Sexiest Man Alive Magazine. So anyway, I wrote a letter for it.

Sandler stopped by and claimed he wasn’t surprised to receive the honor. “I have to admit there are three words that come to my mind right now: about wasted time,” he joked. “For decades, Adam Sandler has been waiting patiently on the sexy bench with his legs wide open, radiating sensuality, finger-licking desire and a little man bulge, tastefully displayed for his or her pleasure. But now that this award has finally been bestowed upon me, it will sit proudly On my table where you will witness many gymnastic feats gently performed on my beloved Hell’s Wife Jacquilina.

While he spent most of his time on stage fully committed to the part, Sandler wanted to close with a heartfelt message to his loved ones. “I want to say something real tonight to everyone. Thank you to all the people who work so hard in the movies — Aniston, you’re one of them.” My friends for being a big part of everything we do. My family always makes me feel loved. …My daughters, Sadie and Sunshine, not a minute goes by that I don’t think about you and how much I love you and how wonderful I think you are. You are my best friends. And my dear wife Jackie, you are my partner for life. He loved every car ride and every kiss we had. Forever and ever, my girl.

Stars including Rachel Ziegler, America Ferrera And the Gray’s Anatomy The cast was among the stars seen cracking up during Sandler’s speech.

In January, NBC, Peaco*ck, E! It was announced that Sandler had received the award. “Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us ever since he started Saturday Night Live “More than 30 years ago” Jane Neal, an executive vice president at NBCUniversal Entertainment said in a statement at the time. “From Billy Madison to Mr. Deeds, his unforgettable characters have stood the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. We’re excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”

The People’s Choice Awards have been selecting people’s icons since 2018, with… Melissa McCarthy Get the inaugural honor. Since then, winners have included Aniston in 2019, Jennifer Lopez In 2020, Halle Berry In 2021 and Ryan Reynolds In 2022.

Sandler was on hand in November 2019 to present Aniston, 55, with the People’s Icon Award. In his speech, he presented his message Murder mystery The actress and friend described her as “an amazing, caring model with a big heart,” adding, “She’s exactly who everyone thinks she is.”

Sunday wasn’t the first time Sandler has been honored by the People’s Choice Awards.

Of his nine previous awards, four were for Favorite Actor in an Animated Comedy from 2012 to 2015. He also won Favorite Actor in an Animated Comedy for Big daddy In 2000, the favorite on-screen match with Drew Barrymore to 50 first dates in 2005, Favorite Comedy Star in 2009, Favorite Comedy Star in 2011 and Favorite Comedy Movie Star of 2022 for Accelerates. This year he was nominated for Comedy Movie Star of the Year You’re not invited to my coming-of-age party.

Most recently, Sandler made waves at awards season for his 2019 roles Uncut gemstones And 2022 AcceleratesAlthough he stressed that collecting accolades was never his intention.

“I didn’t go to California when I was young to get the Oscars,” he explained. CBS Sunday Morning In November 2022. “I don’t expect it. I don’t sit down and watch my performance and say, “Man, I’m attracted.” How the hell did you do that? I’m just proud of that. If any of these things happen, that would be great. If not, everything will still be fine.”