27 Times Adam Sandler Broke Other Actors On Set

At this stage of his career, Adam Sandler is undeniably an icon in the world of comedy. While he may occasionally venture into more serious roles, when people think about an Adam Sandler movie, they often imagine humorous adventures like “Billy Madison” and “Happy Gilmore.” These films are characterized by Sandler’s quirky characters, which typically involve him adopting a funny voice and embodying a lovable underdog that audiences can’t help but cheer for.

From observing these comedies, it’s evident that the actor is delightful to collaborate with, as there’s a lot of spontaneous humor in Sandler’s films, often ending up in the final version. Even without improv, the movies are hilariously over-the-top, so it’s no wonder that many of Sandler’s productions feature numerous gag reels. These clips make it evident that Sandler excels at causing his fellow actors to laugh and break character, resulting in multiple takes to perfect a single scene.

In our search through numerous hilarious mistakes, we’ve discovered instances where people couldn’t help but burst into laughter as they witnessed the Sandman performing his iconic pranks. If you can get to the end of this compilation without chuckling, then your humor sensor must be exceptionally robust, for when Adam Sandler is present, there’s seldom a dull moment. However, it seems that no blooper reel has emerged from the set of “Uncut Gems,” much to the disappointment of its fans who are eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite star’s behind-the-scenes antics.

Saturday Night Live: Gallbladder surgery

1995 saw Adam Sandler being let go as a regular cast member from “Saturday Night Live”. However, his departure was temporary, with him making periodic returns over the years. It’s clear now that letting such a creatively outstanding talent like Sandman go was a regrettable decision. Despite this, Sandler has thrived in his career, headlining numerous comedies. During the show’s 50th season, Sandler returned as his friend Chris Rock hosted. Their collaboration unfolded in the “Gallbladder Surgery” sketch, where it was humorously revealed halfway through that Sandler was the patient being operated on by the doctor and nurses.

From that moment on, Sandler dominates the skit as blood spurts everywhere, causing him to burst into laughter. His fellow actors can’t help but join in, especially Sarah Sherman, who portrays the nurse everyone dislikes for her incompetence. At one instance, she has to duck under the operating table to let the torrent of blood cover her face, and it’s evident that she’s struggling not to completely lose control.

During the sketch, both Rock and Bowen Yang share moments of laughter, but Emil Wakim steals the show with his performance. In a heartfelt moment, Sandler openly expresses his joy that Wakim, a new cast member, is receiving screen time, which visibly moves him. This scene stands out as a memorable moment from Rock’s episode, demonstrating how having Sandler make unexpected appearances significantly enhances any episode of “SNL.

50 First Dates: Sandler can’t get serious

Despite Adam Sandler not being directly in frame during a scene, his humor is infectious and causes his co-stars, such as Drew Barrymore in the movie “50 First Dates,” to break into laughter. A humorous moment between them can be seen in one instance where Barrymore’s character Lucy is speaking earnestly, but her laughter overtakes her while looking at Sandler. Though only the back of his head is visible, it seems something he said was particularly amusing, as Barrymore calls him out for chuckling during a serious moment when she expresses her need to move on from him.

50 First Dates: Adam Sandler has weird bed eyes

As a fan, I must admit that crafting romantic scenes can sometimes present challenges for numerous reasons. In the movie “50 First Dates,” Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore found themselves lying in bed fully dressed. Yet, even in this peculiar setup, Barrymore couldn’t help but burst into laughter upon encountering Sandler’s squinty eyes during their attempted bedside conversation. Her amusement deepened when he proposed a humorous alternative where he’d keep his eyes wide open to avoid appearing asleep beside her. It’s heartening to know that they managed to find joy while filming “50 First Dates,” given the somber undertones of its poignant ending.

Anger Management: Sandler forgets a line

In the movie “Anger Management,” Adam Sandler portrays a more reserved character who usually keeps his anger in check. However, he discovers that expressing anger can sometimes be beneficial. Unfortunately, during filming, there was an outtake where Sandler’s character, Dave Buznik, asks Andrew (Allen Covert), “What are you doing here?” but forgets to include Andrew’s name at the end of the sentence. This oversight caused a brief pause and both actors to laugh.

Blended: Kissing takes practice

10 years following their collaboration in “50 First Dates”, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reconnected for the 2014 film “Blended”. In a scene where their characters shared a kiss, Barrymore playfully broke the fourth wall to remark that it had been a decade since they last kissed. Sandler quipped back, expressing his familiarity with the situation while jokingly commenting that it still felt just as awkward. Their laughter ensued, hinting that despite their history together in movies like “The Wedding Singer” and “50 First Dates”, they could still find humor in each other even after all these years.

Blended: Massages also take some practice

In “Blended”, Drew Barrymore wasn’t just tickled by Adam Sandler during their kissing scenes. There was another moment where they both gave each other a massage at the same time, and Sandler joked about maintaining his soft body. This remark seemed to Barrymore as a double meaning, and when Sandler continued with the possibly suggestive comments, she erupted in what might be the biggest laugh we’ve ever heard from her.

Just Go With It: Adam Sandler can’t say ‘manipulative’

In every Adam Sandler film, you’ll find a stunning female costar, like Jennifer Aniston in “Just Go With It” from 2011. During one scene where Sandler is conversing with Aniston’s character, he attempts to label her as manipulative, but Sandler struggles to pronounce the word. The outtakes on the blooper reel show multiple takes of Sandler trying to say it, and his stumble on the second try makes Aniston giggle uncontrollably.

Just Go With It: Nicole Kidman also gets the giggles

In the film “Just Go With It,” Adam Sandler was joined by not just one but two captivating ladies, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. To win over Kidman’s character, he employed a sham romance with Aniston. Apparently, Sandler was taken aback by Kidman’s charm, necessitating multiple takes to correctly deliver the line, “You said don’t call you, and I didn’t call you.” He struggled between saying “call you” or “see you,” and Kidman, though not directly in the camera’s view, could be heard giggling.

Billy Madison: Juvenile humor

In simpler terms, it’s generally easy to make most kids in movies or TV shows laugh if they’re just asked to stay still and not look directly at the camera. However, in the movie “Billy Madison,” Adam Sandler, playing a man-child character, managed to make a group of children burst into laughter by consuming what seemed like glue (hopefully it was fake) and then spitting it back out. Regardless of personal opinions about Sandler, he certainly knows how to entertain kids effectively in this film.

Billy Madison: Distracting chewing

Not only children found Adam Sandler‘s actions in the movie “Billy Madison” amusing. In a particular scene where Billy (Sandler) is having burgers with friends Norm Macdonald and Mark Beltzman, Macdonald queries whether Sandler would rather sleep with Meg Ryan or Jack Nicholson from 1974, hinting at future collaborations between Sandler and Nicholson in “Anger Management.” In the cut-scene, Sandler takes an excessive amount of time to respond, eventually saying “Meg Ryan,” causing both him and Macdonald to laugh uproariously. Sandler attributes his slow response to Beltzman’s noisy eating.

Happy Gilmore: Ben Stiller can’t take a bribe

One fantastic example of cameos in an Adam Sandler film is when Ben Stiller portrays a malicious orderly in “Happy Gilmore.” Despite Stiller’s character’s seemingly benevolent demeanor initially, his ill intentions are later revealed. In one scene, Happy (Sandler) attempts to bribe Stiller’s orderly with a single dollar bill to ensure good care for his grandmother. However, Stiller’s orderly declines the offer. In the original take, it was Sandler who cracked first, but on subsequent takes, it was Stiller who struggled to maintain composure and deliver his lines. It seems that Sandler’s laughter is simply contagious!

Happy Gilmore: Adam Sandler gets a special surprise

As a gamer, I recall a scene from “Happy Gilmore” where Chubbs (Carl Weathers) bestows upon Happy a hockey-stick-like putter, considering Happy’s initial success on ice rinks. In an unplanned moment, when Weathers hands over the gift to Sandler, it seems he underestimated the height just a bit, making Sandler squirm. Sandler’s amused response made Weathers chuckle, and I suspect he was more mindful during the following take as he handed over that unique club.

Happy Gilmore: Happy gets angry

In an interesting contrast, Happy Gilmore frequently loses his temper. This constant shouting might have pushed Adam Sandler and his fellow actors to their limits occasionally. At a certain point, Happy is seated next to Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), and they learn that Happy will be suspended from golf for a month. They were expected to rise simultaneously and exclaim, “Suspended!?” Sandler couldn’t help but burst into laughter due to the quick transition from 0 to 100, and McDonald joined him in chuckles shortly after.

Bedtime Stories: Tongue-tied

Bedtime Stories” is an Adam Sandler film that’s not always top of mind, in which he portrays a handy man whose bedtime tales magically become real for his niece and nephew. It’s quite an eccentric movie, as demonstrated by a scene where Skeeter (Sandler) attempts to speak with a swollen tongue, necessitating his friend Mickey (Russell Brand) to interpret for him. The blooper reel discloses that Sandler used a fake tongue during filming, and at one point it slipped out, causing Brand to break into laughter.

Grown Ups: Sandler disses Paul Blart

The movie “Grown Ups” appears to be a fun gathering of Adam Sandler and his long-time pals, such as Chris Rock, Kevin James, and Rob Schneider. Whether you’re a fan of the film or not, it’s clear they enjoyed filming it immensely and frequently shared jokes on set. During one take during the funeral scene, Sandler delivered a eulogy but broke character to mock Kevin James by pretending to punch him in his most iconic role as Paul Blart from “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

Grown Ups: Too sad

In the movie “Grown Ups,” Adam Sandler often portrays himself in a humorous yet unfiltered manner, which explains why he occasionally says things that are inappropriate. There’s also an outtake where Kevin James discusses the dilemma of either silencing his dog permanently or putting it down. Given the sensitive nature of the topic, Sandler offers some feedback on James’ remark. Fortunately, James fumbles over his line, so they would likely have to reshoot anyway.

Grown Ups: Reminding Rob Schneider about his cue

There’s no need to fret; Kevin James wasn’t the sole target of Adam Sandler‘s jibes during “Grown Ups” filming. At a certain point, the main cast, including Rob Schneider, were all gathered together. He was supposed to advance but seems to have forgotten or moved too slowly for Sandler’s taste. The entire crew found Sandler’s remark hilarious because if the scene was going to be ruined anyway, they might as well make the best of it by adding more humor.

Grown Ups: Adam Sandler’s insult gets to everybody

In some people’s opinion, joking or teasing among friends can indicate a strong relationship. If this is true, then Adam Sandler must have a deep bond with his “Grown Ups” co-stars, since he also made a jest at Chris Rock’s character that questioned his masculinity. From watching the “Grown Ups” outtakes, it seems that the movie might only serve as an opportunity for Sandler and his pals to spend some time together at a lake house for a while.

Jack and Jill: Don’t stumble around the Sandman

The film ‘Jack and Jill,’ starring Adam Sandler, is often listed as one of his worst movies (and one of the poorest films overall). Despite its poor quality, it seems the cast and crew enjoyed making it, as shown in a blooper where Tim Meadows’ character accidentally says ‘may’ instead of ‘way’ while trying to say, ‘I like that way more than I should.’ Such mistakes aren’t tolerated around Sandman.

Jack and Jill: Nick Swardson doesn’t believe in sisters

In the production of “Jack and Jill,” it wasn’t just Tim Meadows who struggled with his lines; Adam Sandler and Nick Swardson also experienced some difficulty. During a scene, they engage in conversation, leading Sandler’s character to ask, “Do you have a sister?” Upon hearing “No” from Swardson, Sandler implies that he doesn’t find the concept of sisters credible, which causes Swardson to burst into laughter. On several occasions, Swardson’s amusement got the better of him, causing him to giggle and mess up his lines. This suggests that at least one person on set found the dialogue in “Jack and Jill” amusing.

Jack and Jill: Jet lag

When considering someone imitating Adam Sandler, you likely visualize an individual adopting a rather goofy tone and peculiar vocal inflections that are uncommon for regular speech. Although Sandler has largely abandoned this speaking style in his more recent films, he resurrects it in the outtakes of “Jack and Jill,” which left Katie Holmes in stitches when he said, “But she has jet lag,” in an oddly peculiar way.

That’s My Boy: Sandler gets raunchy

Adam Sandler‘s comedies are usually rated PG-13, as seen in movies like “Billy Madison,” which may contain some adult language and suggestive content, but they still need to be toned down. However, the 2012 film “That’s My Boy” marked a departure from this trend, being the first R-rated comedy produced under Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison Productions. This shift likely resulted in more explicit dialogues that might have caused the actors to laugh uncontrollably during filming, such as one of Sandler’s costars after a joke about his character’s genitals.

That’s My Boy: Andy Samberg is trying so hard not to laugh

One effective method for an actor to falter is by striving excessively to remain composed when it’s evident they are trying hard not to laugh. This is demonstrated in the “That’s My Boy” blooper reel, where Adam Sandler‘s character describes something disgusting in taste. Andy Samberg is positioned nearer the camera, and as the description continues, Samberg can no longer hide his grin. Sandler finds satisfaction in this instance.

That’s My Boy: What’s Sandler saying?

When Adam Sandler slips into his goofy persona, it becomes challenging to understand him clearly. His pronunciation isn’t always precise, and in “That’s My Boy,” he’s speaking so quickly that we often struggle to follow along. Even before he finishes a sentence, Leighton Meester and Andy Samberg are already cracking up, unable to keep up with the stream of humorous babble flowing from him.

The Ridiculous 6: Sandler’s Horse Goes the Wrong Way

To set the record straight, it was actually the horse ridden by Adam Sandler that caused the blooper in “The Ridiculous 6.” Wilson’s line delivery was interrupted when the horse wandered off. It’s plausible that the horse lost interest in the scene, which mirrors many viewers’ feelings while watching “The Ridiculous 6” on Netflix.

You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah: Adele Dazeem cracks a smile

In a different phrasing: “Adam Sandler‘s Bat Mitzvah Movie Role is Mainly for His Daughter Sunny, Yet He Still Manages to Steal the Show With His Co-Stars. Despite having less screen time, Sandler’s humor and antics were contagious, often leaving his fellow actors in fits of laughter. In one scene, Sandler’s character reminisces about his bar mitzvah while Idina Menzel, playing his wife, listens attentively. Later, Menzel breaks the fourth wall, smiling directly at the camera before bursting into laughter, with Sandler joining her shortly after.

Funny People: Seth Rogen can’t handle Sandler

The film “Funny People” occupies a unique zone where it’s both humorous and emotionally draining at times. Often, it manages to be both simultaneously, such as during the scene between Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen discussing hypothetical car crash deaths. Although the subject matter is somber, Sandler’s character adds a dose of dry humor that makes Rogen chuckle uncontrollably even when he shouldn’t. For any comedy enthusiast, hearing both Rogen and Sandler laugh together should be as delightful as music to the ears.

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2025-03-24 21:32